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

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$26
+0.33% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — -2.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$30.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$25
Analysts covering
19
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
+3.7%
1M
−0.0%
YTD
+9.3%
1Y
−2.6%
From 52W high
−7.1%
From 52W low
+23.0%
$21
$28
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 22 Aug 2026
71 / 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
91
Value
89
Volatility
84
Revisions
60
Growth
50
Momentum
47
Quality
27
Size
8

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

Quality (27): 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 $40Median $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 says19 analysts
1 Buy14 Hold4 Sell
Low $19Median $25High $40

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −2.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$25 → $26
6 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$23 → $24
6 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$24 → $25
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$20 → $22
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$21 → $22
15 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
8 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
3 June 2026BernsteinDowngradeUnderperform—
8 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
7 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2026BTIGInitiatesNeutral—
9 Apr 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform—
7 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—

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 24 Aug 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. returned −2.6% against +19.6% 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
−0.3%
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 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.5×

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 38% 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 37% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.3%

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 $30.3B and an enterprise value of $46.8B.

  • 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: 12.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.25%, 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 24 Aug 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.$30.3B
71
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$21.3B
55
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$14.9B
51
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$13.3B
88
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$13.1B
61
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.4B
94
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.7B
38

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

Kraft Heinz: Early Signs Of Turnaround Gaining Traction And Reasonable Valuation

Seeking Alpha · 20 Aug 2026positive

Kraft Heinz is positioned for a turnaround, driven by increased investment in key brands and early market share improvements. The company's 2026 earnings will be pressured by higher spending, with volumes and earnings expected to rebound in 2027, while Emerging Markets posted 8.5% organic sales growth with long-term expansion potential.

Why it matters — A KHC watcher would care because the item highlights early signs of a strategic turnaround, near-term earnings pressure from brand investment, and growth prospects in emerging markets.

Can Kraft Heinz's Away From Home Expansion Support Long-Term Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 19 Aug 2026positive

Kraft Heinz is expanding its Away From Home business beyond ketchup, targeting new customers, restaurants and venues as part of its effort to achieve more sustained sales growth.

Why it matters — A KHC watcher would care because growth in the Away From Home channel could help diversify the company's revenue beyond its traditional retail ketchup business.

Jim Cramer Says One Group of Stocks is ‘So Hated' Right Now. Is it Time to Buy?

24/7 Wall Street · 17 Aug 2026neutral

CNBC's Jim Cramer commented on X that drug stocks are "so out of sync" with food stocks, noting that food stocks are not as hated as drug stocks right now. The remark highlights a perceived divergence in market sentiment between the two sectors.

Why it matters — For KHC watchers, Cramer's observation signals that food stocks like Kraft Heinz may be viewed more favorably than drug stocks in the current market sentiment.

Prediction: 3 Dividend Stocks That Will Cut Their Payouts Within the Next 3 Years

The Motley Fool · 11 Aug 2026negative

A Motley Fool article predicts that Kraft Heinz, along with Western Union and Nike, will cut their dividend payouts within the next three years. The article notes these companies face challenges that may not be easy to fix and that their financial results could worsen in the coming years.

Why it matters — KHC watchers would care because the article directly forecasts a dividend cut for Kraft Heinz, a company many investors hold for its payout.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KHC stock

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

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $19 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KHC stock a buy right now?

Of the 19 analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co., 1 rate it a Buy, 14 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KHC?

As at 22 Aug 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. ranks 71 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 19 analysts implies -2.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 71 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 $40 over the next 12 months.

How has KHC stock performed over the past year?

The Kraft Heinz Co. returned -2.6% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Kraft Heinz Co. do?

The Kraft Heinz Company is a major packaged food and beverage business that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of household-name products. Its offerings span condiments, sauces, cheese, meals, meat products, snacks, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers across North America and international markets.

What is the latest news on KHC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 20 Aug 2026): "Kraft Heinz: Early Signs Of Turnaround Gaining Traction And Reasonable Valuation". Kraft Heinz is positioned for a turnaround, driven by increased investment in key brands and early market share improvements. The company's 2026 earnings will be pressured by higher spending, with volumes and earnings expected to rebound in 2027, while Emerging Markets posted 8.5% organic sales growth with long-term expansion potential.

Company

About The Kraft Heinz Co.

The Kraft Heinz Company is a major packaged food and beverage business that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of household-name products. Its offerings span condiments, sauces, cheese, meals, meat products, snacks, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers across North America and international markets. The company operates through its North America and International segments, using established brands to address everyday consumer demand for pantry staples, convenience foods, and branded grocery items. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Kraft Heinz Company plays a significant role in the global consumer staples sector by supplying widely distributed food products through supermarkets, restaurants, and other commercial channels.

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