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UTZ Stock Chart & Stats
$14.25
-$0.02(-0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$14.25
-$0.02(-0.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.78 - $14.33
Previous Close$14.07
Volume2.45M
Average Volume (3M)1.79M
Market Cap
$2.06B
Enterprise Value$2.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.33
Shares Outstanding88,613,210
10 Day Avg. Volume1,453,256
30 Day Avg. Volume1,794,154
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-11.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio96.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.56
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.98Price Target Upside-1.93% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthRevenue growth of 35.2% indicates strong top-line momentum and suggests Utz is expanding sales across its branded snack portfolio. Sustained growth can improve scale, support retailer relationships, and provide a platform for rebuilding profitability over the next several quarters.
Improved Balance SheetThe sharply lower debt burden and low debt-to-equity ratio strengthen financial flexibility compared with prior periods. A less leveraged balance sheet can reduce financing pressure, support investment in the snack portfolio, and improve resilience while margins recover.
Definitive Cash AcquisitionThe definitive agreement creates a major structural change in ownership and provides a specified cash consideration, subject to closing conditions. Intersnack ownership may also give Utz access to broader resources, innovation capabilities, and a global operating platform.
Bears Say
Severe Margin CompressionThe substantial decline in gross and EBITDA margins shows that recent revenue growth has not translated into comparable earnings quality. Persistently weaker margins could limit reinvestment, reduce operating resilience, and delay a durable recovery in shareholder returns.
Current Net LossA current net loss and negative return on equity indicate that Utz is not presently converting its asset base and sales growth into sustainable shareholder profitability. The company must restore earnings consistency before its improved leverage can fully translate into stronger financial performance.
Merger Execution ConditionsAlthough the merger agreement improves outcome visibility, completion remains dependent on shareholder votes, antitrust review, and other closing conditions. Any delay or failure would leave Utz operating with its recent earnings and margin challenges while removing the expected ownership transition.
UTZ Brands News
UTZ FAQ
What was UTZ Brands’s price range in the past 12 months?
UTZ Brands lowest stock price was $6.78 and its highest was $14.33 in the past 12 months.
What is UTZ Brands’s market cap?
UTZ Brands’s market cap is $2.06B.
When is UTZ Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
UTZ Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were UTZ Brands’s earnings last quarter?
UTZ Brands released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.185 by $0.005.
Is UTZ Brands overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts UTZ Brands’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does UTZ Brands pay dividends?
UTZ Brands pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.063 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.77%. See more information on UTZ Brands dividends here
What is UTZ Brands’s EPS estimate?
UTZ Brands’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does UTZ Brands have?
UTZ Brands has 88,613,210 shares outstanding.
What happened to UTZ Brands’s price movement after its last earnings report?
UTZ Brands reported an EPS of $0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.185. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.071%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UTZ Brands?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTZ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
UTZ Brands Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$13.98 (-1.93% Downside)
$13.98 (-1.93% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTZ Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 105.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.18%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
UTZ Brands
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.98
▼(-1.93% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
17.10% Insiders
22.06% Mutual Funds
22.57% Other Institutional Investors
23.42% Public Companies and
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