MZTIConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering The Marzetti Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +38.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Marzetti 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
Quality (96): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (12): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MZTI, 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 +38.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $160 → $140 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Feb 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
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. MZTI 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 24 Aug 2026, The Marzetti Co. returned −37.2% against +19.6% 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 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 72% 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 Marzetti Co. has a market value of $3.1B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter shrank 1.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $169.8M, a 8.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.17.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $224.8M, after $67.6M of capital spending.
The Marzetti Co. spent $26.6M on share buybacks and $107.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.5×; forward P/E: 15.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.58%, paying out 61% of earnings.
The Marzetti Co. employs 3,700 people — $515K of revenue per employee.
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A Seeking Alpha report on August 2026 Dividend Kings notes these stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, with dividend growth accelerating and several names appearing both undervalued and offering strong long-term return potential.
Why it matters — MZTI watchers would care because the report contextualizes the broader dividend-investing environment in which a dividend-focused company like Marzetti operates.
An August dividend stock list on Seeking Alpha features MZTI among five Buy-rated picks (PRGO, MZTI, NEE, TROW, VICI), citing significant discounts to fair value, expected dividend growth, and total return potential. MZTI is highlighted for deep undervaluation and robust dividend growth.
Why it matters — MZTI watchers would note the stock's inclusion as a top-rated dividend pick with strong growth and valuation characteristics cited by the analyst.
The Marzetti Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 8, 2026. The dividend maintains the higher level set nine months ago, which marked the company's 63rd consecutive year of increased regular cash dividends.
Why it matters — A MZTI watcher would care because the company continues its streak of increased regular cash dividends, now at 63 consecutive years, underscoring its long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders.
A Seeking Alpha article highlights The Marzetti Company (MZTI), noting its 3.45% yield, management ownership of nearly 30% of shares, a strong balance sheet, and 63 consecutive years of dividend increases. Recent setbacks were attributed to acquisition-related SG&A costs and difficult comparable results.
Why it matters — MZTI watchers would note the coverage of the company's long dividend-payment track record and insider ownership as key elements of its investment profile.
The Marzetti Company announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results before market open on August 25, 2026, and will host a conference call webcast at 10:00 am ET that day to review the results.
Why it matters — MZTI watchers will gain access to the company's full-year and quarterly financial performance and management's commentary during the webcast.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering The Marzetti Co. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $125 to $204. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering The Marzetti Co., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Marzetti Co. 65 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.
As at 22 Aug 2026, The Marzetti Co. ranks 65 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 Quality (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +38.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Marzetti Co. 65 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Marzetti Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MZTI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $125 to $204 over the next 12 months.
The Marzetti Co. returned -37.2% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Marzetti Company is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, specializing in the production and distribution of premium specialty food products. It offers a diverse portfolio including refrigerated dips, dressings, sauces, and frozen pasta, catering to consumers seeking convenient and flavorful meal solutions.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 Aug 2026): "Best Dividend Kings: August 2026". A Seeking Alpha report on August 2026 Dividend Kings notes these stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, with dividend growth accelerating and several names appearing both undervalued and offering strong long-term return potential.
The Marzetti Company is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, specializing in the production and distribution of premium specialty food products. It offers a diverse portfolio including refrigerated dips, dressings, sauces, and frozen pasta, catering to consumers seeking convenient and flavorful meal solutions. The company focuses on high-quality ingredients and innovative recipes to deliver trusted brands that enhance everyday dining experiences. Its product lines serve retail grocery channels, foodservice operators, and club stores, emphasizing shelf-stable and fresh prepared foods that appeal to a broad customer base. The Marzetti Company plays a key role in the consumer packaged goods sector by providing value-added products that combine taste, convenience, and variety, supporting modern lifestyles through widespread availability in supermarkets and specialty outlets. Headquartered in the United States, it maintains a strong presence in the competitive food manufacturing market with an emphasis on quality and consumer preferences.
CEO Mr. David A. Ciesinski · 3,700 employees · United States · https://www.marzetticompany.com
