Utz Brands, Inc.

Utz Brands, Inc.

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$7.11

+0.57%
Consumer DefensivePackaged Foods

Utz Brands, Inc. operates as a snack food manufacturing company. It offers a range of salty snacks, including potato chips, kettle chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, veggie snacks, pork skins, pub/party mixes, salsa and queso, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks under the Utz, Zapp's, ON THE BORDER, Golden Flake, Good Health, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian, TGIF, TORTIYAHS!, and other brand names. The company distributes its products to grocery, mass, club, convenience, drug, and other retailers though direct shipments, distributors, and direct store delivery routes. Utz Brands, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$629.50M
EPS0.0092
P/E Ratio772.83
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Utz Brands, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that UTZ stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.43, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.00 to a high of 15.00.

Lowest Target
10.00
40.65%
Consensus Target
12.43
74.82%
Highest Target
15.00
110.97%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.43, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.00 to a high of 15.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+74.8%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

40.2% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.44B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.50B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.49B - 1.51B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.0%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
800.00K
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
68.17M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
67.29M - 69.04M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8420.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.01
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.78
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.77 - $0.79
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8341.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
98.50M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
196.48M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
195.96M - 197.79M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+99.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
180.90M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
258.92M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
258.24M - 260.66M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+43.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
348.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
444.66M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
443.48M - 447.65M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Utz Brands, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $24.71M and sold $78K worth of UTZ shares, resulting in $24.63M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

1.4K

13.62K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+14K

+$14K

6-9 Months

Bought

255.3K

2.58M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+2.6M

+$2.58M

9-12 Months

Bought

1.9M

22.11M

Sold

5.7K

77.73K

Net Activity

+22.0M

+$22.03M

Top Buyers

1
GJK

Giordano Jason K

Director

1.9M sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$22.08M

2
SUOUPL

Series U Of Um Partners, Llc

10 Percent Owner

170.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.71M

3
LD

Lissette Dylan

Director

46.7K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$485K

4
SROUPL

Series R Of Um Partners, Llc

10 Percent Owner

30.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$301K

5
FHA

Friedman Howard A

Director, Officer: Ceo

7.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$76K

Top Sellers

1
CC

Choi Christina

Director

5.7K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$78K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $24.63M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

317.87:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.