The price of Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) shares last traded on Wall Street rose 1.17% to $35.52.
Based on available information, 23 analysts follow Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC). The consensus rating among analysts is ‘Overweight’. As we calculate the median target price by taking the range between a high of $45.00 and a low of $33.00, we find $37.00. Given the previous closing price of $35.11, this indicates a potential upside of 5.38 percent. KHC stock price is now 7.56% away from the 50-day moving average and -1.49% away from the 200-day moving average. The market capitalization of the company currently stands at $43.57B.
Among analysts, 13 rate the stock a hold while 8 rate it a buy. Brokers who have rated the stock have averaged $37.73 as their price target over the next twelve months.
With the price target maintained at $40, Bernstein recently Upgraded its rating from Mkt Perform to Outperform for Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ: KHC).
In other news, La Lande Rashida, EVP, Global GC & CSCAO sold 13,238 shares of the company’s stock on Nov 24. The stock was sold for $463,338 at an average price of $35.00. Upon completion of the transaction, the EVP, Global GC & CSCAO now directly owns 153,494 shares in the company, valued at $5.45 million. An SEC document containing details of the transaction can be found on the SEC’s website. On Aug 17, VP, Global Controller (PAO) Garlati Vince sold 22,969 shares of the business’s stock. A total of $770,948 was realized by selling the stock at an average price of $33.56. This leaves the insider owning 74,832 shares of the company worth $2.66 million. Insiders disposed of 1,092,325 shares of company stock worth roughly $38.8 million over the past 1 year. A total of 9.50% of the company’s stock is owned by insiders.
A candlestick chart of Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ: KHC) showed a price of $35.05 on Friday morning. During the past 12 months, Kraft Heinz Co has had a low of $30.68 and a high of $42.80. As of last week, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.00, and a quick ratio of 0.52. According to the stock market information, the enterprise value for the company is $62.39B, which is based on a 14.67 price-to-earnings ratio, a 2.85 price-to-earnings-growth ratio, and a beta of 0.72. The fifty day moving average price for KHC is $33.04 and a two-hundred day moving average price translates $36.03 for the stock.
The latest earnings results from Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ: KHC) was released for Sep, 2023. According to the Packaged Foods Company, earnings per share came in at $0.72, beating analysts’ expectations of $0.66 by 0.06. This compares to $0.35 EPS in the same period last year. The net profit margin was 11.00% and return on equity was 6.13% for KHC. The company reported revenue of $6.57 billion for the quarter, compared to $6.5 billion a year earlier. Comparatively to last year’s same quarter, the company’s quarterly revenue rose 1.0 percent. For the current quarter, analysts expect KHC to generate $7B in revenue.
Kraft Heinz Co(KHC) Company Profile
The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products. The company also offers spices and other seasonings. 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 online through 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 Kraft Heinz Company was founded in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
