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KHC Stock Forecast: The Kraft Heinz Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$24
−1.21% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +2.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$29.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
74 / 100
Median analyst target
$25
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$6.3B−1.4% y/y
Operating income$921.0M
Net income−$5.5B
Free cash flow$893.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
−0.0%
YTD
+5.7%
1Y
−0.1%
From 52W high
−10.2%
From 52W low
+18.9%
$21
$27
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KHC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Kraft Heinz Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
74 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
94
Issuance
92
Value
87
Volatility
87
Revisions
62
Momentum
56
Growth
51
Quality
28
Size
8

Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (28): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KHC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KHC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KHCHigh $41Median $25Low $19

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
2 Buy14 Hold4 Sell
Low $19Median $25High $41

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$25 → $26
6 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
6 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$23 → $24
6 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$24 → $25
6 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$20 → $22
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$25 → $27
23 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
23 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$22 → $23
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$24 → $25
15 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
15 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$21 → $22
8 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
3 June 2026BernsteinDowngradeUnderperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KHC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KHC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. returned −0.1% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KHC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KHCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KHC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

The Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.3×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.4%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
−13.6%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−8.8%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.5%

Higher than 86% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • The Kraft Heinz Co. has a market value of $29.0B and an enterprise value of $45.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $24.9B. The latest quarter shrank 1.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$3.4B, a −13.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.86.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.8B, after $805.0M of capital spending.

  • The Kraft Heinz Co. spent $28.0M on share buybacks and $1.9B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.2B.

  • Trailing P/E: 13.0×; forward P/E: 11.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.55%, paying out 73% of earnings.

  • The Kraft Heinz Co. employs 35,000 people — $711K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KHC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Co.$29.0B
74
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$19.4B
63
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$13.1B
98
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$13.1B
57
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$11.5B
53
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.3B
94
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$7.8B
35

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Kraft Heinz Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KHC news & analysis

These 6 Massive Dividend Yields May Be Too Good to Be True

24/7 Wall Street · 19 Sept 2026negative

24/7 Wall Street examines six stocks with very high dividend yields, warning that an outsized payout can indicate either a compelling buy or a struggling company. It cautions that investors need to look past the dividend itself to assess the underlying cash flow, debt load, and share price decline.

Why it matters — The piece highlights the risk that a large dividend yield—such as Kraft Heinz's—may signal underlying financial weakness rather than value, relevant for KHC shareholders evaluating the safety of the company's payout.

Buffett Successor Planned to Sell Kraft Heinz Stake, But Didn't: Is Ketchup Maker's Turnaround Working?

Benzinga · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, took over at the start of 2026. While he initially said he would sell the Kraft Heinz stake, the company remains a prominent holding in Berkshire's portfolio.

Why it matters — The decision by Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO to retain the Kraft Heinz stake signals ongoing support for the company from a major long-term shareholder despite earlier indications it might be sold.

Two Beaten-Down Food Stocks Pay 6.5% Yields. Which Dividend Is Safer?

24/7 Wall Street · 16 Sept 2026negative

A 24/7 Wall Street article compares the 6.5% dividend yields of General Mills and Kraft Heinz, noting that one of the two companies has already cut its dividend and wrote down billions in brand value for a second consecutive year. The piece discusses which of the two beaten-down food stocks offers the safer dividend.

Why it matters — KHC watchers would care because the article highlights the company's prior dividend cut and repeated brand write-downs as it assesses the reliability of its current high yield.

Warren Buffett, Donald Trump Bet on Same 17 Stocks — Some Might Surprise You

Benzinga · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Warren Buffett and Donald Trump have been reported to hold positions in the same 17 stocks. President Trump has disclosed over 20,000 stock trades over the past year, spanning a wide range of sectors, though the White House says he has no knowledge of them.

Why it matters — A KHC watcher would care because Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett is a significant long-term shareholder in Kraft Heinz, and any overlap or insight into prominent investors' positioning could be relevant context for the company's stock.

Kraft Heinz unveils new Philadelphia cream cheese flavors to win back shoppers

Fox Business · 15 Sept 2026positive

Kraft Heinz partnered with Mike's Hot Honey to launch Philadelphia Mike's Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese, available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. The new flavor is part of an effort to win back shoppers.

Why it matters — For KHC watchers, the collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey and the Walmart exclusive rollout signal the company's efforts to reinvigorate its Philadelphia brand and attract consumers through new product innovation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KHC stock

What is the KHC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $19 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KHC stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co., 2 rate it a Buy, 14 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 74 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KHC?

As at 19 Sept 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. ranks 74 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (94 of 100).

Will KHC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +2.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 74 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KHC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Kraft Heinz Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KHC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $19 to $41 over the next 12 months.

How has KHC stock performed over the past year?

The Kraft Heinz Co. returned -0.1% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Kraft Heinz Co. do?

The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company that manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of everyday grocery products. The company’s core offerings include condiments, sauces, dressings, spreads, cheese, frozen meals, snacks, desserts, beverages, coffee, and meats, serving consumers through widely recognized household brands.

What is the latest news on KHC?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 19 Sept 2026): "These 6 Massive Dividend Yields May Be Too Good to Be True". 24/7 Wall Street examines six stocks with very high dividend yields, warning that an outsized payout can indicate either a compelling buy or a struggling company. It cautions that investors need to look past the dividend itself to assess the underlying cash flow, debt load, and share price decline.

Company

About The Kraft Heinz Co.

The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company that manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of everyday grocery products. The company’s core offerings include condiments, sauces, dressings, spreads, cheese, frozen meals, snacks, desserts, beverages, coffee, and meats, serving consumers through widely recognized household brands. Its products are sold across North America and international markets, giving it a significant role in packaged foods and household staples. The Kraft Heinz Company focuses on high-volume, branded food categories that are widely distributed through retail, foodservice, and other consumer channels. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates as an important participant in the global consumer staples sector, supplying products that are central to daily meal preparation and convenience-focused consumption.

CEO Mr. Steven A. Cahillane · 35,000 employees · United States · https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com