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$124.25 - $190.96
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)319.12K
Market Cap
$3.57B
Enterprise Value$3.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$201.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$77.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.15
Next Earnings
May 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.20
Shares Outstanding27,423,000
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 Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$164.33Price Target Upside-1.71% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a large equity base give Marzetti durable financial flexibility. This reduces interest burden, preserves capacity for capex, dividends, opportunistic buybacks and acquisitions, and improves resilience across demand cycles without relying on external funding.
Revenue And Profitability GrowthSharp trailing revenue growth alongside healthy gross and net margins indicates strong brand demand and scalable operations. Sustained top-line expansion with mid-single-digit-plus margins supports reinvestment, margin tailwinds and continued shareholder returns over multiple quarters.
Cash Generation And Shareholder ReturnsRobust operating cash flow and strong conversion of earnings into free cash flow underpin a 63-year dividend increase streak and opportunistic buybacks. High-quality cash generation provides durable funding for capex, working-capital needs and strategic investments without immediate financing.
Bears Say
Acquisition & Integration RiskA $400M cash-and-debt acquisition materially increases execution and capital-deployment risk. Integration of a fast-growing brand and migration from co-packing to in-house capacity can take quarters, delaying projected synergies and temporarily raising leverage and working-capital demands.
Operating Margin CompressionOperating margins remain below historical peaks despite revenue gains, signaling structural pressure from mix, SG&A or commodity costs. Persistent margin compression would limit earnings leverage, constrain reinvestment capacity and make EPS sensitive to cost and pricing execution.
Volatile Free Cash FlowWhile current cash conversion is solid, historical FCF volatility — including a negative year — suggests working-capital and timing swings can impair funding predictability. That variability raises the chance of relying on external financing during large deals or capex cycles.
Marzetti Company News
MZTI FAQ
What was Marzetti Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marzetti Company lowest stock price was $124.25 and its highest was $190.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Marzetti Company’s market cap?
Marzetti Company’s market cap is $3.57B.
When is Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2026 which is in 3 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 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 1.57.
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
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Marzetti Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$164.33 (-1.71% Downside)
$164.33 (-1.71% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MZTI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 84.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.82%
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
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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
$164.33
▼(-1.71% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
27.63% Insiders
16.41% Mutual Funds
2.51% Other Institutional Investors
26.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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