The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Stock Price & Analysis
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) closed at USD 25.09 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 6.77% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.5; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 23.68–25.12 on volume of 19,548,928 shares. Market capitalization is $29.75B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.04–28.09 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (KHC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $24.9B, net income -$3.40B (-13.6% margin), free cash flow $3.82B (SEC filings).
- 9 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KHC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 2 added, 3 reduced, 3 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale) (20 analysts), mean target USD 24.69 (range 19–41).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -11.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.42, revenue estimate $6.09B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KHC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.0B | $26.5B | $26.6B | $25.8B | $24.9B | $24.9B |
| Gross profit | $8.68B | $8.12B | $8.93B | $8.97B | $8.31B | — |
| Operating income | $3.46B | $3.63B | $4.57B | $1.68B | -$4.67B | -$3.18B |
| Net income | $1.01B | $2.36B | $2.85B | $2.74B | -$5.85B | -$3.40B |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.82 | $1.91 | $2.31 | $2.26 | -$4.93 | — |
| Free cash flow | $4.46B | $1.55B | $2.96B | $3.16B | $3.66B | $3.82B |
| Gross margin | 33.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 34.7% | 33.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 13.3% | 13.7% | 17.2% | 6.5% | -18.7% | -12.8% |
| Net margin | 3.9% | 8.9% | 10.7% | 10.6% | -23.4% | -13.6% |
| Revenue growth | -0.5% | +1.7% | +0.6% | -3.0% | -3.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $3.44B | $1.04B | $1.40B | $1.33B | $3.67B | — |
| Total debt | $21.8B | $20.1B | $20.0B | $19.9B | $21.2B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (KHC)
P/S 1.2x · EV/Sales 1.8x · P/FCF 7.8x · P/B 0.8x · FCF yield 12.83% · Earnings yield -11.41% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 6.37% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.09% · Net debt $14.9B · EV $44.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 13.6x, Dec 2023 16.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KHC)
9 of 80 tracked investors hold KHC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Watsa | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 12.80% | $338M | Added +171.6% |
| Mason Hawkins | Southeastern Asset Management | 4.45% | $85.2M | Reduced -8.6% |
| Hillman Capital | Hillman Capital Management | 3.36% | $4.6M | Reduced -2.3% |
| Warren Buffett | Berkshire Hathaway | 2.57% | $7.69B | Unchanged |
| Francis Chou | Chou Associates | 0.76% | $1.6M | Unchanged |
| Bruce Berkowitz | Fairholme Capital | 0.32% | $4.8M | Added +92.1% |
| Bill Gates | Gates Foundation Trust | 0.17% | $58.4M | Unchanged |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.04% | $4.2M | Reduced -43.5% |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.02% | $2.2M | New position |
Analysts (KHC)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale), 20 analysts; mean target USD 24.69 (low 19, high 41).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Underweight | $24 → $23 |
| 2026-10-16 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $26 → $25 |
| 2026-10-05 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $25 → $23 |
| 2026-09-24 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Outperform | $32 |
| 2026-09-22 | TD Cowen | Reiterated | Hold | $22 |
| 2026-09-17 | RBC Capital | Initiated | Outperform | $32 |
| 2026-09-14 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | In-Line | $24 → $23 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $25 → $26 |
| 2026-08-06 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $20 → $22 |
| 2026-08-06 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $25 → $27 |
| 2026-08-06 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $24 → $25 |
| 2026-08-06 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $23 → $24 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KHC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.5% | -11.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +5.5% | -2.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.9% | 22.9% |
| Max drawdown | -19.7% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -40.7% (May 2022→Mar 2026) |
KHC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.42 | $0.47 | -9.1% | $6.09B | 15 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.49 | $0.49 | +0.4% | $6.27B | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.05 | $2.06 | -0.7% | $24.63B | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.08 | $2.10 | -1.0% | $24.68B | 20 |
KHC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±5.8% (±$1.46) by Nov 6, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±3.5%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 29.3% | ±3.5% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 35.8% | ±5.8% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 34.6% | ±6.8% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.9% | ±7.7% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 33.0% | ±8.9% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 30.7% | ±8.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.4% | ±9.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 28.5% | ±11.0% |
30-day implied volatility 32.2% vs 29.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.09. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 25.09 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.77% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.5 |
| Open | USD 23.72 |
| Day Range | USD 23.68 – 25.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.04 – 28.09 |
| Volume | 19,548,928 shares |
| Market Cap | $29.75B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KHC)
Nexqual's technical model rates KHC "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.28 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 24.16) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KHC)
Wall Street analysts rate KHC "Hold" based on 20 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 24.69 (range USD 19–41), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 20 |
| Mean Target | USD 24.69 |
| High Target | USD 41 |
| Low Target | USD 19 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 14 / 4 |
Earnings (KHC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.42 |
| Revenue Estimate | $6.09B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.56 vs est 0.53 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.5 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.61 vs est 0.58 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KHC)
| Total Revenue | $24.90B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.40% |
| Gross Margin | +33.50% |
| Operating Margin | +15.49% |
| Profit Margin | -13.64% |
| ROE | -8.76% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 |
| Current Ratio | 1.06 |
| Total Cash | $2.68B |
| Total Debt | $19.00B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $3.82B (15.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KHC)
Nexqual rates The Kraft Heinz Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 33%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $2.68B cash and investments vs $17.6B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $3.82B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -9%, ROA 3.6% |
Ownership (KHC)
| Insider Ownership | +27.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +66.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.19B |
| Float | 855.98M |
| Short % of Float | +10.80% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (KHC)
The Kraft Heinz Company is led by Andre Maciel, Executive VP & Global CFO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Executive VP & Global CFO | Andre Maciel |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (KHC)
Notable institutional backers of The Kraft Heinz Company include Berkshire Hathaway, Invesco, UBS Group AG, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway | 27.46% |
| Invesco | 4.11% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.47% |
| Nordea Investment Management AB | 1.4% |
| Fidelity | 0.93% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.07% |
| BlackRock | 6.44% |
| State Street | 3.91% |
| Geode Capital | 2.61% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| JBS | JBS N.V. | USD 12.37 | ▼ 0.8% |
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| SJM | The J.M. Smucker Company | USD 133.39 | ▲ 4.37% |
| MKC-V | McCormick & Company, Incorporat | USD 49.22 | ▲ 4.19% |
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | USD 21.36 | ▲ 4.5% |
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