Utz Brands Inc ( (UTZ) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Utz Brands Inc presented to its investors.
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Utz Brands, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of branded salty snacks, operates in the U.S. staples sector, known for its diverse portfolio of popular snack brands like Utz®, On The Border®, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®. The company recently reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a modest increase in net sales and strategic expansion plans.
In the third quarter of 2025, Utz Brands reported a 3.4% increase in net sales, reaching $377.8 million, with branded salty snacks seeing a notable 5.8% growth. Despite a decline in gross profit margin, the adjusted gross profit margin expanded by 210 basis points, driven by productivity savings. The company also announced plans to expand its presence in California, acquiring distribution assets to enhance market penetration in the state’s $4.1 billion salty snack market.
Key financial metrics revealed a decrease in net income to a loss of $20.2 million, while adjusted net income saw a 13.2% increase to $33.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 11.7% to $60.3 million, indicating improved operational efficiencies. The company also raised its organic net sales growth guidance for 2025 to approximately 3%, reflecting stronger revenue trends and confidence in its brand portfolio.
Looking ahead, Utz Brands remains focused on expanding its geographic footprint and strengthening its core brands. The company aims to leverage operational efficiencies to deliver sustained growth and shareholder value, with a strategic emphasis on free cash flow and deleveraging efforts as it concludes its multi-year capital expenditure investments.