Utz Brands Inc (UTZ)
NYSE:UTZ
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UTZ Stock Chart & Stats
$7.57
-$0.63(-4.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.57
-$0.63(-4.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.78 - $14.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume810.88K
Average Volume (3M)2.03M
Market Cap
$1.02B
Enterprise Value$623.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$73.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$49.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.17
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.10
Shares Outstanding88,537,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,658,039
30 Day Avg. Volume2,031,172
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-11.86
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio96.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.61Price Target Upside53.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Flow And Capital SpendingExiting a heavy capital spending phase improves financial flexibility and should support a recovery in free cash flow, strengthening the company's ability to fund operations and reduce reliance on external financing.
Profitability ResilienceAdjusted EBITDA guidance remained unchanged despite lower sales, indicating underlying profitability held up and providing a buffer while revenue recovers.
Retail Distribution And Geographic ExpansionAcquisition of distribution routes in California and expanded placement at major retailers position the company to gain share and drive sales growth in a large, underpenetrated market.
Bears Say
Conservative Margin AssumptionsManagement's conservative margin assumptions disappointed investors and could cap upside if margin improvement proves slower than the market expects.
Demand And Operational VolatilityTemporary reduction in SNAP benefits and an isolated warehouse inventory destocking reduced reported sales, highlighting vulnerability to policy shifts and operational disruptions.
Leverage And Margin Expansion RiskA still highly leveraged balance sheet combined with slower-than-expected margin expansion increases financial risk and sensitivity to demand shocks.
UTZ Brands News
UTZ FAQ
What was Utz Brands Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Utz Brands Inc lowest stock price was $6.78 and its highest was $14.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Utz Brands Inc’s market cap?
Utz Brands Inc’s market cap is $1.02B.
When is Utz Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Utz Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Utz Brands Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Utz Brands Inc released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.139 by $0.011.
Is Utz Brands Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Utz Brands Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Utz Brands Inc pay dividends?
Utz Brands Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.063 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.51%. See more information on Utz Brands Inc dividends here
What is Utz Brands Inc’s EPS estimate?
Utz Brands Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Utz Brands Inc have?
Utz Brands Inc has 88,537,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Utz Brands Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Utz Brands Inc reported an EPS of $0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.139. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.932%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Utz Brands Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTZ
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UTZ Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.61 (53.38% Upside)
$11.61 (53.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTZ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-46.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Utz Brands Inc
Utz Brands, Inc. operates as a leading producer and marketer within the snack food industry. The company provides a diverse selection of savory snacks, including various types of potato chips (such as kettle and tortilla varieties), pretzels, cheese-based snacks, veggie snacks, pork rinds, party mixes, salsa and queso dips, and ready-to-eat popcorn. These products are sold under an extensive portfolio of well-known labels, including Utz, Zapp's, ON THE BORDER, Golden Flake, Good Health, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian, TGIF, and TORTIYAHS!, among others. Utz distributes its merchandise through a variety of channels, reaching retailers like grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club warehouses, convenience outlets, and pharmacies. This distribution is achieved using direct shipments, third-party distributors, and its own direct store delivery (DSD) networks. The company was established in 1921 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
UTZ Company Deck
UTZ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reflects a constructive operational and strategic outlook: management reiterated full-year guidance, highlighted strong marketing investment, distribution gains (+7% TDPs), household penetration improvement (+~1 point), product innovation momentum (Boulder Canyon, Tallow, Utz Protein), and input-cost coverage/focused productivity (~4%). Challenges remain — near-term April softness, competitor promotional activity (particularly in mass), and packaging/resin inflation exposure — but executives described them as manageable with multiple mitigation levers (hedges, productivity, RGM, pricing actions). Overall, positive progress on growth initiatives and margin-protection actions outweigh the early-year noise and targeted competitive pressure.View all UTZ earnings summariesUTZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.61
▲(53.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
17.71% Insiders
20.69% Mutual Funds
24.63% Other Institutional Investors
22.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors