Marzetti Company (MZTI)
NASDAQ:MZTI
MZTI Stock Chart & Stats
$167.19
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Market closed
$167.19
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$136.72 - $193.40
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)277.12K
Market Cap
$3.92B
Enterprise Value$3.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$201.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$77.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.23
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.20
Shares Outstanding27,423,000
10 Day Avg. Volume360,536
30 Day Avg. Volume277,115
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$176.00Price Target Upside5.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility: the company can fund acquisitions, capex, dividends and opportunistic buybacks without stressing liquidity. This reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk and supports stability through industry cycles.
Strong Revenue & MarginsSharp trailing revenue growth combined with healthy gross and net margins signals sustained demand and effective pricing. This mix supports scalable earnings and reinvestment capacity, underpinning medium-term EPS growth even as management invests in productivity and product development.
Brand Strength & Market ShareMeaningful share gains across core SKUs indicate durable competitive advantage and shelf dominance. Strong brand positions reduce customer churn, enable premium pricing, and improve retailer leverage, supporting consistent volume and margin durability across retail and foodservice channels.
Bears Say
Operating Margin CompressionOperating profitability remains materially below prior peaks, suggesting structural cost pressures, mix shifts, or investment-driven dilution. Until operating margin recovers, revenue growth will translate less efficiently into operating cash flow and returns on capital.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityWhile current cash conversion is strong, historical FCF swings reduce predictability for capital allocation. Volatile FCF (driven by working capital and timing) makes sustained buybacks, large M&A or rapid capex scaling more execution-sensitive during slower demand periods.
Acquisition Financing & Integration RiskDeploying ~$400M for Bachan's and increasing debt capacity materially alters capital structure and raises near-term leverage and funding risk. Integration of co-packed manufacturing and migration to in-house capacity poses execution risks that could delay projected synergies and margin accretion.
Marzetti Company News
MZTI FAQ
What was Marzetti Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marzetti Company lowest stock price was $136.72 and its highest was $193.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Marzetti Company’s market cap?
Marzetti Company’s market cap is $3.92B.
When is Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Marzetti Company’s earnings last quarter?
Marzetti Company released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported $2.2 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.226 by -$0.026.
Is Marzetti Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marzetti Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 1.57.
How many shares outstanding does Marzetti Company have?
Marzetti Company has 27,423,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marzetti Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marzetti Company reported an EPS of $2.2 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.226. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.688%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Marzetti Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$176.00 (5.27% Upside)
$176.00 (5.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MZTI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 84.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.18%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights solid execution: record gross profit, margin expansion (40–80 bps), EPS growth of 20.8%, strong brand performance and market share gains, healthy cash generation, an increased dividend, opportunistic buybacks, and a strategic $400M acquisition (Bachan's) expected to be accretive. Offsetting items include modest revenue/volume pressures in retail and foodservice versus tough comps, temporary non-core TSA sales that will roll off, modest SG&A increases, restructuring/impairment charges, and integration/capital deployment risks tied to the acquisition. On balance, the company portrayed a constructive growth and margin-improvement story with manageable near-term headwinds and clear strategies to offset costs and leverage scale.View all MZTI earnings summariesMZTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$176.00
▲(5.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
27.63% Insiders
16.32% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
29.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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