Kraft Heinz
Makes branded condiments, meals, snacks, beverages, cheese, coffee and meats for retail and foodservice.
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Profile
Sells condiments, sauces, meals, snacks, beverages, cheese, coffee and meats through retail and foodservice channels worldwide. Heinz-led Taste Elevation is the largest product platform, North America generates most sales, and performance depends on brand investment, retailer shelf space and food-input costs.
Produces branded condiments, sauces, meals, snacks, desserts, beverages, cheese, coffee and meats for retail and foodservice customers worldwide. Eight consumer platforms—Taste Elevation, Easy Ready Meals, Substantial Snacking, Desserts, Hydration, Cheese, Coffee and Meats—organize a portfolio led by Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Lunchables and Oscar Mayer.
Operations are organized into North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, and Emerging Markets, with North America generating most sales. Established brands, broad distribution and centralized procurement support shelf presence and supply-chain execution.
Results depend on retailer relationships, brand investment, changing food preferences, agricultural and packaging costs, and compliance with food-safety, labeling and advertising rules. Walmart is the largest customer. Work on a previously announced separation into two public companies remains paused.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +5.3% · Average volume (30d) 14.5M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Barclays | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $25 | $26 | |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Evercore ISI | Target | $23 | $24 | ||
| Jul 23, 2026 | Evercore ISI | Target | $42 | $23 | ||
| Jul 8, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $34 | $25 | |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterate | Neutral | $23 | $24 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.54 | $0.56 | +3.5% | $6.18B | $6.26B | +1.4% | −3.42% |
| May 6, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.50 | $0.58 | +15.8% | $5.89B | $6.05B | +2.7% | +2.47% |
| Feb 11, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.61 | $0.67 | +9.8% | $6.37B | $6.35B | −0.3% | −2.68% |
| Oct 29, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.58 | $0.61 | +4.6% | $6.25B | $6.24B | −0.3% | +0.82% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.00B | $6.35B | $6.24B | $6.35B | $6.05B | $6.26B | |
| Gross profit | $2.06B | $2.18B | $1.99B | $2.07B | $2.08B | $2.03B | |
| Operating income | $1.20B | −$7.97B | $1.03B | $1.08B | $1.08B | −$6.43B | |
| Net income | $712.0M | −$7.82B | $615.0M | $651.0M | $798.0M | −$5.46B | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.60 | −$6.57 | $0.52 | $0.55 | $0.67 | −$4.60 | |
| Gross margin | 34.4% | 34.4% | 31.9% | 32.6% | 34.4% | 32.4% | |
| Operating margin | 19.9% | -125.5% | 16.4% | 17.1% | 17.8% | -102.7% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $26.04B · FY22 $26.49B · FY23 $26.64B · FY24 $25.85B · FY25 $24.94B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 27, 2026Cash & short-term investments $2.68B · Total debt $19.00B · Total assets $73.07B · Shareholders' equity $36.01B
Dividends
Raised for 6 straight years. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 5 | Jun 26 | $0.40 | |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6 | Mar 27 | $0.40 | |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28 | Dec 26 | $0.40 | |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29 | Sep 26 | $0.40 | |
| May 30, 2025 | May 30 | Jun 27 | $0.40 | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7 | Mar 28 | $0.40 | |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29 | Dec 27 | $0.40 | |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30 | Sep 27 | $0.40 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 1.19B · Float 1.18B · 99.6% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 325.63M | 27.46% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 76.37M | 6.44% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 54.94M | 4.63% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 48.70M | 4.11% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 46.38M | 3.91% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Diana Frost | officer: Glbl Chief Growth Officer | −18,502 | $23.05 |
| May 12, 2026 | Steven A. Cahillane | director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | +213,106 | $23.46 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Cory Onell | officer: Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr | −4,991 | $24.34 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Cory Onell | officer: Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr | −9,045 | $24.61 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Miguel Patricio | director, officer: Executive Chair | −125,000 | $24.84 |
Peers
- Conagra Brands
Hunt's, frozen meals, and meat snacks across the US grocery shelf.
- Unilever (ADR)
Hellmann's and Knorr rival Heinz across condiments and cooking aids.
- McCormick & Company
Frank's, French's, and spice lines contest KHC's Taste Elevation.
- Campbell's
Prego, Rao's, and Pace rival Heinz sauces; Pepperidge Farm vs KHC snacks.
- General Mills
Old El Paso, Annie's mac, Progresso, and grain snacks vs KHC platforms.
- J.M. Smucker
Folgers rivals Maxwell House in coffee; Hostess adds snacking overlap.
- Hormel Foods
Black Label, Applegate, Jennie-O, and Planters vs Oscar Mayer and KHC.
- Mondelez International
Oreo, Ritz, and global snack scale from the same Kraft heritage as KHC.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Heinz | $25.72 | +0.13% | $30.47B | — | 12.9 | 1.2 | −1.4% |
| Conagra Brands | $16.05 | −0.22% | $7.70B | — | 10.7 | 0.7 | +3.6% |
| Unilever (ADR) | $63.77 | −2.01% | $140.18B | 21.7 | — | 2.6 | −17.9% |
| McCormick & Company | $55.34 | +0.07% | $14.88B | 9.2 | 17.9 | 2.0 | +16.7% |
| Campbell's | $23.49 | +0.43% | $6.98B | 11.5 | 12.5 | 0.7 | −4.4% |
| General Mills | $41.13 | −1.02% | $22.18B | — | 13.7 | 1.2 | +1.2% |
| J.M. Smucker | $132.34 | −0.00% | $14.14B | 61.8 | 13.0 | 1.5 | +5.0% |
| Hormel Foods | $21.55 | −0.07% | $11.86B | 34.2 | 13.8 | 1.0 | −2.4% |
| Mondelez International | $62.76 | +0.66% | $79.59B | 23.0 | 19.3 | 2.0 | +4.1% |
| Median | 22.3 | 13.7 | 1.4 | +2.4% |












