Marzetti Company (MZTI)
NASDAQ:MZTI
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MZTI Stock Chart & Stats
$167.19
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Market closed
$167.19
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$110.31 - $190.96
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)319.12K
Market Cap
$3.15B
Enterprise Value$2.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$218.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$37.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta0.11
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
1.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.39
Shares Outstanding27,422,000
10 Day Avg. Volume326,772
30 Day Avg. Volume319,118
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.28
Price to Book (P/B)4.75
Price to Sales (P/S)2.49
P/FCF Ratio23.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$144.33Price Target Upside-13.67% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Conservative Balance SheetVery low debt-to-equity and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility to fund growth, sustain dividends, and absorb shocks. This durable capital structure supports M&A and cyclical headwinds while preserving optionality for capex and working-capital needs over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionHigh operating cash flow and near‑par free‑cash‑flow conversion to earnings indicate quality earnings and internal funding capacity. Durable cash generation underpins the long track record of dividends, funds capex and integration spend, and reduces reliance on external funding through business cycles.
Sustained Gross-margin ImprovementConsistent margin expansion driven by procurement, manufacturing and productivity initiatives reflects structural operational leverage. Durable margin improvement enhances resilience to commodity inflation and supports profitability even if top-line growth is uneven, aiding long-term cash flow generation.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue DeclineA ~31% TTM revenue decline materially weakens scale economics and raises questions about demand, pricing, or portfolio divestitures. Sustained top-line contraction can erode fixed-cost absorption, limit growth investments, and test margin gains if not reversed within a few quarters.
Retail Volume Weakness And Channel FrictionsDeclining retail volumes and club-channel rotations signal structural distribution and merchandising challenges. Persistent channel frictions reduce core brand velocity and require sustained trade, marketing, or format fixes, which can pressure margins and slow recovery of Retail segment sales.
Acquisition Financing And Near-term Integration CostsFinancing the $400M Bachan's deal increases leverage and introduces integration and marketing spend. Bachan's operating margins are initially below Marzetti's, implying near-term margin dilution and higher interest and SG&A burdens until scale and cross‑sell benefits materialize over multiple quarters.
Marzetti Company News
MZTI FAQ
What was Marzetti Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marzetti Company lowest stock price was $110.31 and its highest was $190.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Marzetti Company’s market cap?
Marzetti Company’s market cap is $3.15B.
When is Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Marzetti Company’s earnings last quarter?
Marzetti Company released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.568 by -$0.138.
Is Marzetti Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marzetti Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Marzetti Company pay dividends?
Marzetti Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.35%. See more information on Marzetti Company dividends here
What is Marzetti Company’s EPS estimate?
Marzetti Company’s EPS estimate is 1.42.
How many shares outstanding does Marzetti Company have?
Marzetti Company has 27,422,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marzetti Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marzetti Company reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.568. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.561%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marzetti Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MZTI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Marzetti Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$144.33 (-13.67% Downside)
$144.33 (-13.67% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MZTI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 84.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Marzetti Company
Manufactures and markets specialty food products (garlic breads, rolls, dressings, dips, pasta, croutons), serving retail and foodservice channels in the U.S.
MZTI Company Deck
MZTI Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced positive strategic execution and margin progress against modest top-line pressure and near-term cost/investment headwinds. Highlights include the successful $400M acquisition of fast-growing Bachan's (with >25% recent sales growth), record quarterly gross profit of $107.2M and continued gross margin expansion (11th consecutive quarter), strong brand share gains across several categories, healthy operating cash flow and a conservative capital/debt profile pre-acquisition. Lowlights were a 1% decline in consolidated net sales (Retail down 3.2% and volume down 5.6%), higher SG&A (+9.5%) driven by investments and acquisition costs, a 9.4% decline in EPS to $1.35, and channel/distribution issues (club rotation and merchandising adjustments) that pressured retail velocities. Overall, management emphasized cost savings, supply-chain productivity, targeted investment for growth, and confidence in Bachan's long-term potential while acknowledging near-term revenue and expense challenges.View all MZTI earnings summariesMZTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$144.33
▼(-13.67% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
27.62% Insiders
16.80% Mutual Funds
10.43% Other Institutional Investors
17.56% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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