Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.13 +0.97 (+3.22%)

Closing price 02/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$31.09 -0.04 (-0.13%)

As of 02/21/2025 07:57 PM Eastern

Kraft Heinz - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
12

Buy
0

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 12 have given a hold rating for KHC.

Consensus Price Target

$30.86
-0.88% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kraft Heinz, the average price target is $30.86. The highest price target for KHC is $35.00, while the lowest price target for KHC is $28.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.88% from the current price of $31.13.

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KHC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$30.86	$35.23	$36.55	$40.57
Forecasted Upside	-0.88% Downside	21.19% Upside	14.89% Upside	12.54% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

KHC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KHC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Kraft Heinz Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Kraft Heinz	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.86	2.49	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.88% Downside	42.10% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KHC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/14/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Lazar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$33.00 ➝ $29.00	-1.05%
2/13/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	L. Jordan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$32.00 ➝ $28.00	-2.93%
2/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Ken Goldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$32.00 ➝ $31.00	+6.84%
2/13/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lavery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$35.00 ➝ $31.00	+7.47%
2/13/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$31.00 ➝ $30.00	+4.87%
2/13/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$32.00 ➝ $31.00	+8.81%
2/13/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$34.00 ➝ $28.00	-2.17%
2/13/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bryan Spillane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Underperform	$36.00 ➝ $30.00	+4.82%
2/10/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Baumgartner Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $31.00	+5.80%
1/29/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Dickerson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$34.00 ➝ $30.00	+1.15%
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1/16/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Cody Ross Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $31.00	+6.99%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$34.00 ➝ $32.00	+8.36%
1/7/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ In-Line	$38.00 ➝ $35.00	+16.47%
10/31/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$39.00 ➝ $35.00	+3.77%
11/14/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$40.00	+20.34%
11/2/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$39.00 ➝ $36.00	+7.43%
9/22/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$38.00	+10.18%

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Should I Buy Kraft Heinz Stock? KHC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Kraft Heinz pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kraft Heinz
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Kraft Heinz Company:

The Kraft Heinz Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.78, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.60 and a yield of 5.53%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
With a market capitalization of approximately $34.97 billion, The Kraft Heinz Company is a significant player in the food and beverage industry, suggesting stability and resilience in its operations.
The stock is currently priced at $28.92, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
Institutional investors hold 78.17% of the stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.

Kraft Heinz
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Kraft Heinz Company for these reasons:

The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 144.14%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns in profit. This could raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividend payments.
Recent price target reductions by analysts, including a downgrade from UBS Group to $31.00 and from Goldman Sachs to $28.00, suggest a bearish outlook on the stock's performance.
The stock has experienced a decline of 1.1%, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the market.
With a P/E ratio of 26.05, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Analysts have rated the stock with three sell ratings and twelve hold ratings, reflecting a cautious sentiment among market experts regarding its future performance.

KHC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kraft Heinz is $30.86, with a high forecast of $35.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 12 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" KHC shares.
: According to analysts, Kraft Heinz's stock has a predicted downside of -0.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Kraft Heinz's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: Kraft Heinz has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kraft Heinz less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Kraft Heinz is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KHC compares to other companies.

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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target