The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Stock Price & Analysis
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) closed at USD 109.12 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 0.66% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 108.4; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 108.75–110.3 on volume of 323,272 shares. Market capitalization is $2.98B, with a 52-week range of USD 97–176.26 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
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Key facts (MZTI)
- Valuation: P/E 15.4x (avg 25.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 10.1x, net debt $174M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 142.6 (range 103–185).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -28.3% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -28.2% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.37, revenue estimate $484M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-03
- Dividend: USD 4 a year (yield 3.69%), paid quarterly; latest ex-dividend date 2026-09-08; annual dividends grew 5.8% a year 2022–2025.
- Short interest: 26.73% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 4.6 days to cover.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (MZTI)
P/E 15.4x · P/S 1.5x · EV/EBITDA 10.1x · EV/Sales 1.6x · P/FCF 14.4x · P/B 2.8x · FCF yield 6.97% · Earnings yield 6.48% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.68% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.23% · Net debt $174M · EV $3.13B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jun 2026 16.3x, Jun 2025 28.4x, Jun 2024 32.7x.
Analysts (MZTI)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 142.6 (low 103, high 185).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Stephens & Co. | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $140 → $135 |
| 2026-08-26 | DA Davidson | Target lowered | Neutral | $168 → $130 |
| 2026-08-26 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterated | Equal-Weight | $140 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MZTI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -28.3% | -28.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -28.4% | -6.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.9% | 30.0% |
| Max drawdown | -41.5% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -50.8% (May 2023→Oct 2026) |
Dividends (MZTI)
Annual dividend rate USD 4.00 per share, yield 3.69% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 4.00 in 4 payments (quarterly).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Sep 8, 2026; payment date: Sep 30, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: raised 5.3% to USD 1.00 per payment from USD 0.95, starting with the Dec 5, 2025 ex-dividend date.
Payout ratio 57% of earnings · 5-year average yield 2.07% · annual dividends grew 5.8% a year from 2022 to 2025.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | USD 1.00 |
| 2026-06-05 | USD 1.00 |
| 2026-03-06 | USD 1.00 |
| 2025-12-05 | USD 1.00 |
| 2025-09-08 | USD 0.95 |
| 2025-06-06 | USD 0.95 |
| 2025-03-07 | USD 0.95 |
| 2024-12-05 | USD 0.95 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 3.25 · 2023 USD 3.45 · 2024 USD 3.65 · 2025 USD 3.85.
Short interest (MZTI)
2,037,361 shares sold short, 26.73% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 2,526,472 shares (-19.4%). Days to cover: 4.6 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
MZTI earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.46 | $1.40 | Beat +4.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.57 | Miss −15.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $2.20 | $2.23 | Miss −1.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $1.74 | $1.70 | Beat +2.4% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
MZTI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.37 | $1.78 | -22.9% | $484.0M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.22 | $2.33 | -4.5% | $533.4M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jun 2027) | $6.69 | $7.20 | -7.0% | $2.00B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jun 2028) | $7.23 | $7.40 | -2.3% | $2.05B | 5 |
MZTI options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.6% (±$8.25) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 38.2% | ±7.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 35.1% | ±10.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 141 | 31.3% | ±15.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 231 | 31.3% | ±19.7% |
30-day implied volatility 33% vs 27.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 4. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 109.12 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.66% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 108.4 |
| Open | USD 110.3 |
| Day Range | USD 108.75 – 110.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 97 – 176.26 |
| Volume | 323,272 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.98B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (MZTI)
Nexqual's technical model rates MZTI "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.3 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 105.17) |
| MACD | 1.56 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MZTI)
Wall Street analysts rate MZTI "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 142.6 (range USD 103–185), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 142.6 |
| High Target | USD 185 |
| Low Target | USD 103 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (MZTI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.37 |
| Revenue Estimate | $484.04M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.46 vs est 1.4 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.33 vs est 1.57 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.2 vs est 2.23 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.74 vs est 1.7 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MZTI)
| Total Revenue | $1.93B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.20% |
| Gross Margin | +24.73% |
| Operating Margin | +10.90% |
| Profit Margin | +9.93% |
| ROE | +18.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.24 |
| Current Ratio | 1.56 |
| Total Cash | $25.10M |
| Total Debt | $253.78M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Jun 2026, SEC 10-K) | $206.14M (10.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MZTI)
Nexqual rates The Marzetti Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 25%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $25M cash vs $254M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $206M (FY ended Jun 2026, 10-K), 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 10.3% |
Ownership (MZTI)
| Insider Ownership | +29.32% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.21% |
| Shares Outstanding | 27.29M |
| Float | 19.51M |
| Short % of Float | +26.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Leadership (MZTI)
The Marzetti Company is led by David A. Ciesinski, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | David A. Ciesinski |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | John B. Gerlach |
| Vice President of Corporate Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer | Dale N. Ganobsik |
Major Backers & Investors (MZTI)
Notable institutional backers of The Marzetti Company include AQR Capital Management, LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 4.66% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 3.66% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.04% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 3% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.56% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.05% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.29% |
| State Street | 3.84% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.62% |
| Geode Capital | 2.61% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
From The Marzetti Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-08-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Total net sales attributed to Chick-fil-A, including the Retail sales resulting from the exclusive license agreement and the Foodservice sales, totaled 30%, 29% and 28% of consolidated net sales for 2026, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to federal, state and local government regulations that could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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