KHC - The Kraft Heinz Company

Stock Details

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), a prominent company in the manufacturing sector within the canned, frozen & preservd fruit, veg & food specialties industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $26.13. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $25.07 and $34.37. This places the current price at 76.0% of its 52-week high and 4.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 17,145,994. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US5007541064.

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Forward P/E

10.73

PEG Ratio

1.03

Reasonably valued

Price to Book

0.80

EV/EBITDA

13.07

EPS (TTM)

-$4.46

Price to Sales

1.31

Beta

0.20

Less volatile than market

How is KHC valued relative to its earnings and growth?

Valuation data is not available for this stock.

What is KHC's risk profile compared to the market?

With a beta of 0.20, The Kraft Heinz Company is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 0.80 indicates the stock trades below its accounting value, which could signal value or distress.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

-20.80%

Operating Margin

20.70%

Return on Equity

-11.60%

Return on Assets

3.90%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-1.90%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-10.60%

How profitable and efficient is KHC's business model?

The Kraft Heinz Company achieves a profit margin of -20.80%, meaning it retains $-20.80 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 20.70% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at -11.60% and ROA at 3.90%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.

What are KHC's recent growth trends?

The Kraft Heinz Company's revenue declined by 1.90% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 10.60% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against CANNED, FROZEN & PRESERVD FRUIT, VEG & FOOD SPECIALTIES industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.60

Dividend Yield

5.87%

Ex-Dividend Date

8/29/2025

Dividend Date

9/26/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from KHC?

The Kraft Heinz Company offers a dividend yield of 5.87%, paying $1.60 per share annually. This high yield exceeds 4%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 average of 1.5-2% and most investment-grade bonds. For income-focused investors, this represents an attractive cash flow opportunity, though high yields sometimes signal market concerns about sustainability. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 8/29/2025.

How reliable is KHC's dividend for long-term investors?

The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - The Kraft Heinz Company pays $1.60 per share in dividends against earnings of -$4.46 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of -35.87%. This conservative payout below 30% indicates excellent dividend safety with substantial room for future increases. The company retains most earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/26/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

1.18B

Book Value/Share

$34.93

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is KHC's market capitalization and position?

The Kraft Heinz Company has a market capitalization of $33.11B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 1.18B shares outstanding, the company's ownership is widely distributed. As a participant in the CANNED, FROZEN & PRESERVD FRUIT, VEG & FOOD SPECIALTIES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.

How does KHC's price compare to its book value?

The Kraft Heinz Company's book value per share is $34.93, while the current stock price is $26.13, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.75. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$30.29

15.92% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

How reliable are analyst predictions for KHC?

21 analysts cover KHC with 10% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $30.29 implies 15.9% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.

What is the Wall Street consensus on KHC?

Current analyst recommendations:02 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Sep 1, 2025, 05:25 AM

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Stock