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UTZ Stock Forecast: UTZ Brands, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$14
+0.35% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering UTZ Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — +0.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$14
Analysts covering
10
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.6%
1M
+71.3%
YTD
+38.9%
1Y
+6.8%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+110.2%
$7
$14
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

UTZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
40 / 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
70
Volatility
54
Momentum
53
Quality
49
Revisions
49
Growth
49
Issuance
40
Value
39
Size
36

Accruals (70): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Value (39): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (36): 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 UTZ Brands, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

UTZ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UTZ, 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
$6$8$10$12$14$16Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26UTZHigh $15Median $14Low $14

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 says10 analysts
1 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $14Median $14High $15

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +0.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 July 2026Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral$10 → $14
22 July 2026DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral$15 → $14
21 July 2026BarclaysDowngradeEqual-Weight$14
21 July 2026Stephens & Co.DowngradeEqual-Weight—
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$8.50 → $8.00
15 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
14 Apr 2026BTIGInitiatesBuy—
7 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
13 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
14 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
13 Jan 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
13 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
21 Nov 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
31 Oct 2025TD CowenMaintainsHold—
31 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
8 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 June 2025BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
2 May 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2025DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy—

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

UTZ 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
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

UTZ Brands, Inc. (UTZ) 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
830.0×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
29.0×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.6%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2.6%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
25.4%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.8%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.6%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−1.2%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.3%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 41% of US dividend payers

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

Peers

UTZ 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
UTZUTZ Brands, Inc.$1.3B
40
NOMDNomad Foods Ltd.$1.7B
55
CENTACentral Garden & Pet Co.$2.4B
97
BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.$1.5B
48
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.5B
66
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.$1.5B
52
FRPTFreshpet, Inc.$2.9B
42
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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. UTZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest UTZ news & analysis

Unhappy With The $14.25 Per Share Buyout Price? Contact Kaskela Law to Discuss Your Legal Rights and Options with Respect to the Buyout - UTZ

PRNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026negative

Law firm Kaskela Law is investigating whether the $14.25 per share cash buyout price agreed by Utz Brands with Intersnack Group on July 21, 2026 is sufficient, to determine if Utz stockholders could obtain a higher price for their shares.

Why it matters — A UTZ watcher would care because this investigation could contest the agreed acquisition price and potentially affect what shareholders receive for their UTZ stock.

UTZ Investigation Notice: Utz Brands Hit with Investigation over $14.25 per Share Merger – Shareholders Urged to Contact BFA Law

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026negative

Securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced it is investigating the take-private merger of Utz Brands, Inc. at $14.25 per share, under which the founding Rice and Lissette families will hold 50% of the post-merger company. The firm is urging current shareholders of Utz to obtain additional information about the investigation.

Why it matters — A shareholder-focused investigation into the terms of the merger could signal scrutiny of whether the deal's valuation and structure fairly compensate Utz investors.

Utz Cheese Balls Brought the Crunch to Beer Bowl 2026 in Support of the Eagles Autism Foundation

Business Wire · 31 July 2026positive

Utz was an official sponsor of Beer Bowl 2026, a charity event hosted by Jason and Kylie Kelce benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The sponsorship featured the "Million Cheese Ball Challenge" and other fan activations.

Why it matters — The event associates the Utz brand with a high-profile charity initiative and celebrity involvement, potentially boosting brand visibility and goodwill.

$UTZ Securities: Think the $14.25 per share Offer for Utz Brands is Low? BFA Law Reminds Current Shareholders to Contact the Firm

GlobeNewsWire · 31 July 2026negative

Securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced an investigation into the take-private merger of Utz Brands, where the founding Rice and Lissette families will own 50% of the post-merger company under a $14.25 per share offer.

Why it matters — The investigation raises potential concerns about the fairness of the merger terms and the $14.25 per share offer for current UTZ shareholders.

UTZ INVESTIGATION: Utz Brands Investigation into $14.25 per share Offer is Ongoing – Contact BFA Law if You Hold Shares

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced it is investigating the take-private merger of Utz Brands, Inc., in which the founding Rice and Lissette families will own 50% of the post-merger company. The law firm is looking into the $14.25 per share offer and is encouraging current shareholders to contact them.

Why it matters — A securities law firm investigation into the take-private merger could signal potential issues with the deal's terms or process, which may affect shareholder outcomes.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UTZ stock

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

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.

Is UTZ stock a buy right now?

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. 40 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 UTZ?

As at 1 Aug 2026, UTZ Brands, Inc. ranks 40 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 (70 of 100).

Will UTZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +0.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks UTZ Brands, Inc. 40 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 UTZ stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has UTZ stock performed over the past year?

UTZ Brands, Inc. returned +6.8% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does UTZ Brands, Inc. do?

Utz Brands, Inc. is a U.S.

What is the latest news on UTZ?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 3 Aug 2026): "Unhappy With The $14.25 Per Share Buyout Price? Contact Kaskela Law to Discuss Your Legal Rights and Options with Respect to the Buyout - UTZ". Law firm Kaskela Law is investigating whether the $14.25 per share cash buyout price agreed by Utz Brands with Intersnack Group on July 21, 2026 is sufficient, to determine if Utz stockholders could obtain a higher price for their shares.

Company

About UTZ Brands, Inc.

Utz Brands, Inc. is a U.S. consumer-packaged goods company specializing in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of branded snack foods. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania and founded in 1921, Utz Brands focuses on salty and other savory snacks that cater to everyday snacking occasions. Its product portfolio includes potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pork skins, veggie snacks, pub and party mixes, ready-to-eat popcorn, snack mixes, and salsa and dips. The company markets these products under a broad family of brands such as Utz, Zapp’s, On The Border Chips & Dips, Golden Flake, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim’s Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, Vitner’s, Good Health, and others, giving it a significant presence across the U.S. snack aisle. Utz Brands serves a wide range of retail channels, including grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience and drug stores, discount and hard-discount retailers, specialty outlets, and e-commerce platforms, making it an important player in the packaged snack foods segment of the consumer staples market.

CEO Mr. Howard A. Friedman · 3,100 employees · United States · https://www.utzsnacks.com