KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) presents a mixed investment profile. Fundamentally, it offers a stable business model with a strong dividend yield. However, growth prospects appear moderate, and recent performance shows some volatility. Technical indicators suggest a potential near-term consolidation. Suitable for income-focused investors seeking stability rather than aggressive growth.
KHC operates in the defensive consumer staples sector, which offers stability but limited exposure to high-growth thematic trends like AI or renewable energy. Emerging trends in plant-based foods and sustainable sourcing could offer some upside, but these are not dominant drivers for the company currently.
KHC demonstrates solid profitability and a healthy balance sheet, supported by consistent free cash flow and a high dividend yield. While revenue growth is modest, the company's operational efficiency and cost management are notable strengths. Valuation metrics suggest it is reasonably priced for its stability.
The stock price is exhibiting mixed signals. While it has shown some positive performance over the last month, longer-term performance indicates a slight downturn. Technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook, with some oscillators pointing towards caution.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Consumer Staples Stability | 75 |
| Plant-Based & Health Foods | 50 |
| Sustainable Sourcing & ESG | 30 |
| Digital Transformation & E-commerce | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 90 |
| Dividends | 95 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 60 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Short-Term Performance | 70 |
| Long-Term Performance | 40 |
| Volume Trends | 65 |
| Support/Resistance | 55 |
Consistent EPS Surprises
The company has consistently exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the last several quarters, with positive surprises ranging from 1.44% to 13.91%.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 13.14 is relatively low, especially when compared to historical industry averages, suggesting potential undervaluation.
Slowing Revenue Growth
Annual revenue has shown a declining trend from 2022 to 2024, indicating potential market saturation or increased competition impacting top-line growth.
Mixed Technical Indicators
While some short-term indicators show a 'Buy' or 'Neutral' action, several key moving averages (e.g., EMA 200, SMA 200) are showing 'Sell' signals on longer timeframes, suggesting potential resistance.
May 2025
30
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
27
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.65
A: $0.64
L: $0.61
H: 6.36B
A: 6.26B
L: 6.14B
The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in North America and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Pudliszki, and Plasmon brands. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; convenience, value, and club stores; pharmacies and drug stores; mass merchants; foodservice distributors; institutions, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and c various e-commerce platforms and retailers. The company was formerly known as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation and changed its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
31.28 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for KHC have a max estimate of 53.34 and a min estimate of 26.00.