Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.030-2.090 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.060. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Kraft Heinz Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of KHC opened at $26.64 on Wednesday. Kraft Heinz has a fifty-two week low of $21.03 and a fifty-two week high of $28.10. The company has a market capitalization of $31.59 billion, a PE ratio of -5.48 and a beta of 0.08. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $24.59 and a two-hundred day moving average of $23.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 1.20.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.13 billion. Kraft Heinz had a positive return on equity of 7.26% and a negative net margin of 23.05%.The business’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.69 earnings per share. Kraft Heinz has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.090 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Kraft Heinz will post 2.07 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on KHC shares. Evercore set a $23.00 price target on Kraft Heinz in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Kraft Heinz from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. BTIG Research started coverage on shares of Kraft Heinz in a research report on Monday, April 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $22.00 target price on shares of Kraft Heinz in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Kraft Heinz from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $23.19.

Insider Activity at Kraft Heinz

In related news, insider Diana Frost sold 18,502 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.05, for a total transaction of $426,471.10. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 102,667 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,366,474.35. The trade was a 15.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Kraft Heinz News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kraft Heinz this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kraft Heinz reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.56 per share, above the $0.53 analyst consensus, while revenue of $6.26 billion exceeded estimates of $6.13 billion. Kraft Heinz: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its annual forecasts following progress under CEO Steve Cahillane’s turnaround strategy. Management cited solid performance in U.S. Retail, Global Away From Home and Emerging Markets, along with improving brand share trends. Kraft Heinz raises annual forecasts following CEO’s turnaround push
• Positive Sentiment: Kraft Heinz declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable September 25 to shareholders of record on September 4. The announcement reinforces the stock’s income appeal. Kraft Heinz Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s comments suggest consumer-facing brands are gaining traction, but investors will likely focus on whether the turnaround can produce sustained sales growth and support the upgraded outlook. Kraft Heinz Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Organic sales disappointed in the quarter, reflecting ongoing pressure from softer food demand, inflation-sensitive consumers and unfavorable Easter timing. This weakness may limit enthusiasm despite the earnings and guidance beats. Kraft Heinz falls after organic sales disappoint in Q2

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Graney & King LLC lifted its position in shares of Kraft Heinz by 20.5% during the fourth quarter. Graney & King LLC now owns 2,560 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 435 shares in the last quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP grew its holdings in Kraft Heinz by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP now owns 52,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,281,000 after purchasing an additional 578 shares in the last quarter. American Alpha Advisors LLC increased its stake in Kraft Heinz by 7.8% during the 4th quarter. American Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 8,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $215,000 after buying an additional 643 shares during the period. Vident Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Kraft Heinz by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 74,862 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,949,000 after buying an additional 675 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in Kraft Heinz by 23.1% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 3,961 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,000 after buying an additional 742 shares in the last quarter. 78.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Kraft Heinz Company Profile

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is a global food and beverage company formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company. The combination created one of the largest packaged-food companies in the world, built around well-known consumer brands. The merger was supported by major investors and established a multi-national platform for branded food products.

Kraft Heinz develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of branded packaged foods and condiments.