UTZConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering UTZ Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — -0.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores UTZ Brands, Inc. 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
Momentum (78): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Growth (33): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UTZ, 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 −0.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | $10 → $14 |
| 22 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Neutral | $15 → $14 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $14 |
| 21 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $8.50 → $8.00 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 June 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 May 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Buy | — |
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. UTZ 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, UTZ Brands, Inc. returned +20.1% 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 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 77% 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.
UTZ Brands, Inc. has a market value of $2.1B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 1.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$41.9M, a −2.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.33.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $51.1M.
UTZ Brands, Inc. spent $22.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 830.0×; forward P/E: 17.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.76%, paying out 2460% of earnings.
UTZ Brands, Inc. employs 3,100 people — $469K of revenue per employee.
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Utz Brands announced that Michael “Mike” W. Rice, Chairman Emeritus and a leader of the company for over fifty years, died on October 10 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family.
Why it matters — Rice had a long leadership history at Utz and was connected to the family of the company’s founders.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC says it is investigating the proposed sale of Utz Brands to Intersnack Group, including whether the $14.25-per-share cash consideration and the sale process are adequate.
Why it matters — The investigation concerns the terms and process of the proposed transaction, which may matter to Utz shareholders assessing the deal.
Utz Brands will showcase new innovations and popular snacks from across its portfolio at the 2026 NACS Show, held Oct. 7–9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The lineup spans classic and regional flavors, protein-forward snacks, and better-for-you options.
Why it matters — The showcase highlights products and brands Utz is presenting to convenience-store industry attendees.
Utz Brands (UTZ) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade could drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — UTZ watchers would care because the rating upgrade signals improved earnings expectations for the company, which could influence its stock performance.
Brodsky & Smith has issued a shareholder update reminding investors of investigations it is conducting into several companies, including Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE – UTZ), along with Capital Bancorp, Lifecore Biomedical, and MISTRAS Group. The firm invites shareholders of these companies to contact it regarding the investigations.
Why it matters — A law firm announcing an investigation into Utz Brands signals potential shareholder concern regarding the company's practices, which could warrant attention from UTZ investors.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering UTZ Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $14, with estimates ranging from $14 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering UTZ Brands, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks UTZ Brands, Inc. 50 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, UTZ Brands, Inc. ranks 50 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 Momentum (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -0.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks UTZ Brands, Inc. 50 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 UTZ Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UTZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $15 over the next 12 months.
UTZ Brands, Inc. returned +20.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Utz Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Utz Brands, a U.S.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 14 Oct 2026): "Utz Brands Announces Passing of Michael W. Rice, Chairman Emeritus". Utz Brands announced that Michael “Mike” W. Rice, Chairman Emeritus and a leader of the company for over fifty years, died on October 10 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family.
Utz Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Utz Brands, a U.S. consumer staples company focused on branded snack foods. Utz Brands manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide portfolio of salty and savory snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese snacks, pork skins, popcorn, and snack mixes. Its product lineup is sold under well-known brands such as Utz, Zapp’s, Golden Flake, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian, ON THE BORDER Chips & Dips, and TORTIYAHS!, serving grocery, mass retail, club, convenience, and foodservice channels. The company operates in the packaged foods segment, where it participates in everyday snacking occasions and private-label alternatives through a mix of regional heritage brands and broader national distribution. Utz Brands is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and its Class A Common Stock is used by investors to track the performance of this snack-focused business in the public equity market.
CEO Mr. Howard A. Friedman · 3,100 employees · United States · https://www.utzsnacks.com
