KHCConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +7.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (95): The share price has been relatively steady.
Quality (23): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KHC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 17 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $25 → $26 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $23 → $24 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $24 → $25 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $20 → $22 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $25 → $27 |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $22 → $23 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $24 → $25 |
| 15 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. returned −4.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 78% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $26.6B and an enterprise value of $43.1B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 13.0×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 7.13%, paying out 73% of earnings.
The Kraft Heinz Co. employs 35,000 people — $711K of revenue per employee.
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $22.70 in the latest trading session, up 1.2% from the previous day. The headline notes the stock advanced while the broader market declined.
Why it matters — KHC watchers may note the stock’s session gain relative to the market decline.
Kraft Heinz is ramping up a $700 million investment programme amid worsening U.S. retail demand. Jefferies expects North American retail sales to decline sequentially in the third quarter, citing weaker consumption and the reversal of an inventory benefit, and retained its hold rating while lowering its price target to $21.
Why it matters — The expected sales decline and substantial turnaround spending are key developments for investors monitoring KHC’s North American business.
The article examines five popular income stocks, highlighting warning signs in their coverage ratios, leverage levels, and share-price histories that yield-focused investors may overlook before dividend cuts. Its headline focuses on two mortgage REITs with yields above 16% and declining share prices.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not identify KHC as one of the stocks discussed, so it offers no direct company-specific information for KHC watchers.
The article compares Kraft Heinz’s turnaround, centered on deep value and high free cash flow generation, with Coca-Cola’s profitable global beverage system and consistent growth.
Why it matters — KHC watchers may find the comparison relevant to understanding the company’s turnaround priorities alongside a contrasting consumer-goods business.
Kraft Natural Cheese is introducing Pocket Parm™, a miniature grated cheese product that clips onto a bag. Available in limited quantities this October, it will offer an early taste of three new flavors ahead of their full-size nationwide debut in January 2027.
Why it matters — The launch highlights a portable product format and previews new Kraft grated cheese flavors for consumers.
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.
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 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 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 Volatility (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +7.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 74 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
The Kraft Heinz Co. returned -4.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Kraft Heinz (KHC) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors". Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $22.70 in the latest trading session, up 1.2% from the previous day. The headline notes the stock advanced while the broader market declined.
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
