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Marzetti Company (MZTI) Stock Price & Analysis

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MZTI Stock Chart & Stats

$108.50-$3.60(-3.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$100$105$110$115Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$108.22 - $114.80
52-Week Range
$97.00 - $176.26
Previous Close
$112.10
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
400.74K
Market Cap
$3.05B
Enterprise Value
$2.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$17.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$230.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.1
Beta
0.21
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.06
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 08, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.69%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improving Profitability

Marzetti has demonstrated meaningful multi-year margin expansion across net, EBIT, EBITDA, and gross profit measures. This suggests stronger pricing, mix, or operating execution, creating a more profitable base that can support reinvestment and earnings resilience over the next several quarters.

Brand And Market-Share Momentum

Growth in key branded products is accompanied by higher distribution, velocity, or market share, indicating consumer traction rather than only price-driven expansion. These brands strengthen Marzetti's category position and provide durable platforms for incremental retail growth.

Growth Pipeline And Outlook

The reiterated growth outlook is supported by multiple identifiable contributors across Retail and Foodservice, including Bachan's expansion, Chick-fil-A distribution, licensing, and new product launches. A diversified pipeline improves the potential for sustained growth beyond a single brand or customer.

Bears Say

Underlying Sales Weakness

The sharp TTM revenue contraction and continuing low-single-digit base-business decline raise questions about the durability of recent margin gains. Even if the outbreak-related disruption fades, ongoing softness in core demand could limit operating leverage and make the growth plan more dependent on acquisitions and launches.

Cost And Margin Pressure

Elevated diesel, transportation, and facility-related costs are pressuring gross profit and delaying margin improvement. Pricing and savings programs may offset much of the burden, but the need for continued mitigation reduces near-term earnings visibility and tests whether expanded margins can be sustained.

Weaker Cash Conversion

Although operating cash flow is generally positive, free cash flow has converted below net income across several periods and deteriorated sharply on a TTM basis. Weaker conversion can constrain internally funded investment, debt reduction, and shareholder distributions if it persists through the next few quarters.

Marzetti Company News

MZTI FAQ

What was Marzetti Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marzetti Company lowest stock price was $97.00 and its highest was $176.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Marzetti Company’s market cap?
Marzetti Company’s market cap is $3.05B.
When is Marzetti Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marzetti Company’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 90 days.
How were Marzetti Company’s earnings last quarter?
Marzetti Company released its earnings results on Nov 03, 2026. The company reported $1.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.373 by -$0.233.
Is Marzetti Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marzetti Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Marzetti Company pay dividends?
Marzetti Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.69%. See more information on Marzetti Company dividends here
What is Marzetti Company’s EPS estimate?
Marzetti Company’s EPS estimate is 2.06.
How many shares outstanding does Marzetti Company have?
Marzetti Company has 27,242,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marzetti Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marzetti Company reported an EPS of $1.14 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.373. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.947%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marzetti Company?
Hedge funds hold Marzetti Company shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Marzetti Company is 71,885,759 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 114.4K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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