UTZ Brands ( (UTZ) ) has issued an announcement.
On May 1, 2025, Utz Brands reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, showing a 1.6% increase in net sales to $352.1 million and a significant 137.5% rise in net income to $5.7 million compared to the previous year. The company achieved a 2.9% growth in organic net sales, with branded salty snacks seeing a 4.9% increase. Despite a decline in gross profit margin, adjusted gross profit margin expanded by 100bps, driven by productivity savings. Utz reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, expecting continued growth in branded salty snacks and adjusted EBITDA, while anticipating modest impact from tariff volatility due to domestic sourcing of input costs.
Spark’s Take on UTZ Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, UTZ is a Neutral.
UTZ Brands receives a balanced score driven by solid financial performance and strategic initiatives, countered by high valuation concerns and technical indicators suggesting caution. While growth prospects and positive corporate events are encouraging, market valuation and lack of momentum limit the overall attractiveness.
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More about UTZ Brands
Utz Brands, Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, offering a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands such as Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®. With a strong family heritage spanning over a century, Utz is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and distributes its products nationally through various channels including grocery, mass merchandisers, and convenience stores.
YTD Price Performance: -14.70%
Average Trading Volume: 1,176,284
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $1.88B
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