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Kraft Heinz Co (KHC)
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 05, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.53
Last Year’s EPS
0.69
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 17 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed cautious optimism: the company reported clear early signs of operational and share improvement (notably strong March share metrics, product launches, and disciplined productivity) and is leaning into targeted marketing and a $600M investment plan. However, meaningful near-term headwinds remain—SNAP benefit reductions (~100 bps), Q2 revenue guidance of -3% to -5%, commodity and resin inflation risk (resins hedged only through mid-Q3), Indonesia and away-from-home pressures, and an expected H2 cash flow impact from stepped-up investment. Given the balance of encouraging execution progress and persistent macro/structural challenges, the net tone is balanced.
Company Guidance
The company maintained full-year guidance while calling out specific near-term metrics: Q2 organic revenue is now expected to be down 3% to 5% (partly due to an Easter timing shift) and SNAP is forecast to be a ~100 basis‑point headwind starting in Q2; management had initially assumed roughly 4% inflation for the year (they had contemplated pricing to capture ~20% of that inflation), energy is hedged for the year and resins hedged through mid‑Q3 with resin-driven cost pressure likely to show up in Q3, and the firm is running productivity north of 4% of COGS in Q1 as a key offset; marketing was up 37% in Q1 and is budgeted at least 5.5% of revenue for the year (at least a ~20% YoY increase overall), the $600 million of incremental investment remains largely “dry powder,” and management is keeping a conservative gross‑margin outlook (acknowledging ~40–50 bps of nonrecurring Q1 upside but still expecting a 25–75 bps headwind for the year); market‑share trends improved (categories holding/gaining share rose from 21% last year to 35% in Q1 and 58% in March, Taste Elevation hold/gain rose from 24% to 81%/87%), Indonesia was a ~70 bps Q1 headwind, YTD mix‑adjusted market‑share loss improved to ~30 bps (from -90 bps early last year, exiting last year at -50 to -60 bps), free cash flow remains strong though cash conversion may moderate in H2 as investments ramp and management plans debt paydowns (including maturities in Q2 and roughly $1.9 billion maturing next year).
Market Share and Category Momentum
Notable share improvement: percent of categories where the company held or gained share rose from 21% last year to 35% year-to-date and 58% in March. Taste Elevation pockets improved from 24% holding/gaining share last year to 81% year-to-date and 87% in March. Market share loss narrowed materially (from a -90 bps start to -30 bps year-to-date), reflecting ~60 bps of improvement versus the beginning of the prior year.
Stronger-than-Expected Q1 and Maintained Guidance
Q1 came in better than expectations with management maintaining full-year guidance despite the stronger start; executives attribute the performance to focused execution, product investments and distribution gains.
Step-Up in Marketing and Strategic Investment Dry Powder
Marketing spend increased ~37% year-over-year in Q1; company expects marketing at least 5.5% of revenue for the year and at least a ~20% increase year-over-year. Management has a $600 million investment plan, with the majority described as 'dry powder' being deployed through the rest of the year.
New Product Launches and Portfolio Moves
Key commercial initiatives: Power Mac & Cheese launch with strong sell-in (35,000 accounts), Capri Sun Hydrate elevated to 'Win Big', Lunchables renovation launching next month, and Philadelphia Lactose Free planned for the back half—demonstrating targeted investment in high-opportunity brands and categories.
Productivity and Pricing Toolkit
Productivity performance was strong in Q1 (above 4% of COGS). Guidance assumed pricing would cover about 20% of inflation with productivity absorbing the remainder; management identifies productivity as first defense against input-cost inflation.
Strong Cash Position and Active Debt Management
Exited the quarter with strong cash on hand and maintained free cash flow outlook. Management plans to pay down debt in Q2, is considering prepaying a portion of $1.9 billion maturing next year, and expects to manage the debt tower to reduce interest expense.
Simplified Operating Model and Leadership Addition
Organizational changes aimed at simplification and stronger commercial accountability: new North America leadership (Nicolas Munoz) and additional hires in sales and marketing to drive growth and execution.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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KHC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Aug 05, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.53 / -
0.69
May 06, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.50 / 0.58
0.62-6.45% (-0.04)
Feb 11, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.61 / 0.67
0.84-20.24% (-0.17)
Sep 27, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.58 / 0.61
0.75-18.67% (-0.14)
Jul 30, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.64 / 0.69
0.78-11.54% (-0.09)
Apr 29, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.60 / 0.62
0.69-10.14% (-0.07)
Feb 12, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.78 / 0.84
0.787.69% (+0.06)
Oct 30, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.74 / 0.75
0.724.17% (+0.03)
Jul 31, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.73 / 0.78
0.79-1.27% (-0.01)
May 01, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.69 / 0.69
0.681.47% (<+0.01)
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KHC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 06, 2026
$22.54$23.07+2.35%
Feb 11, 2026
$24.49$24.58+0.36%
Jul 30, 2025
$27.25$27.18-0.25%
Apr 29, 2025
$27.08$27.14+0.21%
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