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UTZ Brands (UTZ)
NYSE:UTZ
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.14Last Year’s EPS
0.16Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced concrete growth initiatives (distribution gains, California expansion, strong innovation pipeline, productivity, and a $100M free cash flow target) against notable near-term headwinds (inflation, modest EBITDA expansion at midpoint, elevated leverage, D&A and SNAP disruption). Management presented a confident commercial plan but chose conservative guidance and emphasized flexibility to manage risks, resulting in a cautiously optimistic tone.Company Guidance
Top-Line Growth Delivered in 2025
Utz reported ~2.4% organic sales growth in the most recent year, outperforming a category that was down ~50 basis points (0.5%). Management highlighted positive category inflection in Q4 and into January.
Distribution and Geographic Expansion
Management expects positive distribution gains in 2026, driven by continued expansion into white-space geographies. Expansion geographies represent ~45% of the business and have been growing ~5-8% year-over-year. California expansion begins shelving in coming weeks (management noted current California share ~1.9%).
Innovation Pipeline and New Product Launches
New innovation (protein pretzels/puffs with ~8-10g protein, Boulder Canyon beef tallow and other premium-oil SKUs) are expected to launch beginning in Q2 and be margin-accretive, drive trial and expand household penetration.
Productivity Performance
Management called out strong productivity gains (analysts referenced ~ $40M COGS productivity) that are being used to mitigate inflationary pressure and fund reinvestment and growth initiatives.
Revenue Management and Pricing Capabilities
Company invested in revenue management and price-pack architecture; 2025 included ~1 percentage point of price investment early in the year with improving price toward year-end. Management expects more balanced contributions between price and volume in 2026.
Capital Allocation and Cash Targets
Management reiterated a free cash flow goal of ~$100 million and a plan to deleverage ~0.3–0.4x per year toward a long-term leverage target of 2.5–3.0x.
Confidence in Commercial Plan and Marketing
Management expressed high conviction in the commercial plan for 2026 (geographic growth, distribution, innovation and marketing) and indicated marketing/consumer spend will be up (similar percentage basis to prior year) to support trial and household acquisition.
UTZ Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
UTZ Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | $11.13 | $9.00 | -19.14% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $11.88 | $10.38 | -12.63% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $13.78 | $12.89 | -6.46% |
May 01, 2025 | $13.08 | $11.95 | -8.64% |
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FAQ
When does UTZ Brands (UTZ) report earnings?
UTZ Brands (UTZ) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is UTZ Brands (UTZ) earnings time?
UTZ Brands (UTZ) earnings time is at May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is UTZ EPS forecast?
UTZ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.14.