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

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$26
+2.21% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering The Kraft Heinz Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $24 — -9.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$31.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
$24
Analysts covering
19
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.8%
1M
+4.1%
YTD
+12.5%
1Y
+2.7%
From 52W high
−4.3%
From 52W low
+26.6%
$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 1 Aug 2026
76 / 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
95
Value
89
Issuance
86
Volatility
83
Revisions
83
Momentum
55
Quality
30
Growth
23
Size
7

Accruals (95): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

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 $24Low $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.

What Wall Street says19 analysts
1 Buy14 Hold4 Sell
Low $19Median $24High $40

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −9.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$22 → $23
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—
8 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
7 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2026BTIGInitiatesNeutral—
9 Apr 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform—
7 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
25 Mar 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
23 Mar 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
12 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
12 Feb 2026JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—
21 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
21 Jan 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

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

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
+1.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
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
1.3×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.3×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.8%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.1%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Gross margin
36.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.7%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Net margin
−23.0%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−12.6%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.1%

Higher than 85% of US dividend payers

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

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.$31.3B
76
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$19.1B
51
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$13.8B
54
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$13.7B
49
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$12.7B
88
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$9.6B
90
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.3B
75
Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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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News

Latest KHC news & analysis

Kraft Heinz to Report Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026negative

Kraft Heinz expects to report weaker second-quarter sales and earnings due to inflation, softening food demand, and the timing of Easter, which offset the benefits of continued growth investments.

Why it matters — The anticipated decline signals that macroeconomic headwinds and shifting consumer demand are still pressuring KHC's near-term financial performance despite its ongoing strategic efforts.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026positive

Kraft Heinz shares rose 1.17% in the latest session to close at $27.62, a move that outpaced a declining broader market.

Why it matters — The stock's gain on a down-market day signals relative strength that KHC watchers may find noteworthy.

Kraft Heinz earnings in focus as investors look for signs of sustained demand improvement

Proactive Investors · 29 July 2026neutral

Kraft Heinz is set to report second-quarter earnings before the market opens on August 5, with investors expected to focus on whether improving market share trends are translating into more durable demand. UBS forecasts adjusted earnings per share of $0.52, one cent below the Visible Alpha and FactSet consensus estimate.

Why it matters — KHC watchers will be looking to the company's upcoming earnings report for clues on whether recent market share gains reflect a lasting improvement in consumer demand.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that Kraft Heinz has the right combination of key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report.

Why it matters — KHC watchers would care because an earnings beat could signal stronger-than-expected financial performance for the company.

Why Kraft Heinz (KHC) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Zacks Investment Research · 28 July 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research report highlights that Kraft Heinz has a strong history of surpassing earnings expectations and appears positioned to beat estimates again in its upcoming quarterly report.

Why it matters — KHC watchers would care because the company's track record of earnings surprises and current positioning could signal continued financial performance above market expectations.

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 $24, 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. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KHC?

As at 1 Aug 2026, The Kraft Heinz Co. ranks 76 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 (95 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 -9.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kraft Heinz Co. 76 out of 100 as at 1 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 +2.7% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Kraft Heinz Co. do?

The Kraft Heinz Company manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of food and beverage products across North America and internationally. The company operates through two main geographical segments, offering iconic brands including Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Capri Sun, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, and Jell-O.

What is the latest news on KHC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Kraft Heinz to Report Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?". Kraft Heinz expects to report weaker second-quarter sales and earnings due to inflation, softening food demand, and the timing of Easter, which offset the benefits of continued growth investments.

Company

About The Kraft Heinz Co.

The Kraft Heinz Company manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of food and beverage products across North America and internationally. The company operates through two main geographical segments, offering iconic brands including Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Capri Sun, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, and Jell-O. Its product categories span condiments and sauces, cheese and frozen meals, meal kits and frozen snacks, beverages, coffee, and ready-to-eat meats. The company distributes its products through retail channels, which comprise the majority of sales, as well as foodservice operations. With products sold in more than 190 countries and territories, Kraft Heinz serves consumers, businesses, and foodservice operators globally. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and formed through the 2015 merger of Kraft and Heinz, the company stands as one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers, balancing established consumer brands with evolving market preferences.

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