Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$30.52 +0.42 (+1.40%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
4

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for KHC.

Consensus Price Target

$36.55
19.74% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kraft Heinz, the average price target is $36.55. The highest price target for KHC is $41.00, while the lowest price target for KHC is $32.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.74% from the current price of $30.52.

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KHC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$36.55	$36.55	$37.45	$40.60
Forecasted Upside	19.74% Upside	14.89% Upside	8.00% Upside	11.66% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.27	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.74% Upside	46.16% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
11/19/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$40.00 ➝ $35.00	+12.65%
11/1/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	+4.60%
10/31/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+13.57%
10/31/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$43.00 ➝ $41.00	+20.69%
10/31/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Jordan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$34.00 ➝ $32.00	-5.13%
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%
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10/25/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+8.48%
8/1/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$34.00 ➝ $35.00	-0.31%
7/31/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+9.34%
7/31/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$42.00 ➝ $38.00	+12.29%
7/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$42.00 ➝ $38.00	+19.05%
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%
9/13/2023	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$35.00	+4.29%
2/16/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform	$36.00 ➝ $38.00	-5.00%
2/16/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $40.00

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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 Tuesday, December 17, 2024. 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 a quarterly EPS of $0.75, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.74, indicating strong earnings performance that may attract investors.
The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.60 and a yield of 5.16%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Despite a slight decline in revenue year-over-year, the company’s net margin of 5.24% and return on equity of 7.46% suggest efficient management and profitability, which are positive indicators for potential investors.
The current stock price is $30.81, which is near its one-year low of $30.40, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Analysts have mixed but generally positive ratings on the stock, with an average target price of $36.55, suggesting potential upside for investors who buy at current levels.

Kraft Heinz
Bear Case

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

The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.8% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth and could concern investors about future performance.
The payout ratio is currently at 144.14%, suggesting that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
Recent price target reductions by several analysts, including Citigroup and Piper Sandler, indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance, which may deter potential investors.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 45,000 shares by an executive vice president, could signal a lack of confidence in the company’s future prospects from those within the organization.
The stock is heavily owned by institutional investors (78.17%), which can lead to volatility if these investors decide to sell off their positions, impacting the stock price negatively.

KHC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kraft Heinz is $36.55, with a high forecast of $41.00 and a low forecast of $32.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" KHC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KHC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Kraft Heinz's stock has a predicted upside of 19.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Kraft Heinz's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Kraft Heinz has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Stifel Nicolaus, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kraft Heinz less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Kraft Heinz is 2.27 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how KHC compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:KHC) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target