Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemUtz Brands (NYSE:UTZ – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.771-0.795 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.770. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Utz Brands Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:UTZ traded up $0.61 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $8.30. The stock had a trading volume of 2,717,302 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,800,209. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.19 billion, a PE ratio of 830.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.82. Utz Brands has a 52 week low of $7.11 and a 52 week high of $14.67. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $7.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $9.51.
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.01. Utz Brands had a return on equity of 8.57% and a net margin of 0.06%.The business had revenue of $361.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $361.77 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.16 EPS. Utz Brands’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. Utz Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.771-0.795 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Utz Brands will post 0.77 earnings per share for the current year.
Utz Brands Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 13th were issued a dividend of $0.063 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 13th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Utz Brands’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2,500.00%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Utz Brands from $12.00 to $10.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. BTIG Research began coverage on Utz Brands in a research report on Monday, April 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $10.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Utz Brands in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $15.00 price objective on shares of Utz Brands in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Utz Brands from $10.00 to $8.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $12.06.
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Trending Headlines about Utz Brands
Here are the key news stories impacting Utz Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS slightly beat consensus (reported $0.15 vs. $0.14 est.) and revenue held essentially in line with expectations — a small beat that reduced near‑term earnings uncertainty. Utz Brands (UTZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Company reported organic net sales up 2.6% (branded salty snacks +5.2%) and cited ~200bps gross margin expansion — data points that support improved profitability and validate execution on cost/mix. Utz Brands Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full Year Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance was reaffirmed at $0.771–$0.795, essentially matching or slightly exceeding consensus, which reduces forecast risk and likely helped buyer sentiment. Utz Brands Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full Year Guidance
- Neutral Sentiment: Some analyst commentary highlights the stock’s depressed level and potential upside over the next 12 months, but this is forward‑looking and contrasts with near‑term operational risks. Should You Buy Utz Brands (UTZ) At All-Time Low?
- Negative Sentiment: Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips due to possible Salmonella in a third‑party seasoning supplier — a reputational and potential financial headwind (recall costs, lost shelf, and increased QC/supplier oversight). Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips
- Negative Sentiment: Widespread media coverage of the recall (detailed product lists and UPCs) increases short‑term reputational risk and could pressure sales in affected SKUs until the issue is resolved. Utz Potato Chips Recalled Over Salmonella Risk—Here’s What Products Have Been Pulled
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Utz Brands
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Utz Brands in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Utz Brands by 431.5% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 3,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 2,714 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its holdings in Utz Brands by 76.1% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 3,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 1,623 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd grew its stake in Utz Brands by 134.0% in the fourth quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 6,125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 3,507 shares during the period. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in Utz Brands in the fourth quarter valued at about $111,000. 95.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Utz Brands Company Profile
Utz Brands, Inc is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, offering a wide range of products including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, popcorn and tortilla chips. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the company markets its snacks under several well-known brands and serves grocery, mass merchandise, club, convenience and online retailers throughout the United States.
Founded in 1921 by Bill and Salie Utz as a small country store operation, the business expanded gradually through direct delivery to local customers and sales to regional grocers.