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UTZ
$6.89-0.01 (-0.14%)
After Hours$6.89+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 9
Utz Brands, Inc.
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The Narrative
Utz Brands, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $6.89 with a market capitalization of $629M. Wall Street consensus targets $11.95 (10 analysts), implying a +73.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $6.78, remaining 29.2% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +73.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
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Current Price$6.89
Potential Downside
0%
Whystock Fair Value$6.89
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Analyst Consensus10 analysts
Buy
Mean target$11.95+73.4%
Range$8.50 – $15.00
Fundamentals
Utz Brands, Inc. manufactures branded salty snacks in the United States. The company provides a range of salty snack food products, such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pub and party mixes, pork skins, and ready-to-eat popco...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$629.50M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.88
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.48%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-1.18%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.57M
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The updated analyst narrative around Utz Brands now centers on a reset in price expectations, with fair value per share moving from US$13.50 to about US$12.14. This shift lines up with several firms trimming targets by roughly US$1.50 to US$2 per share, even as one new coverage initiates with a more constructive stance, creating a mix of cautious and optimistic views. Read on to see what is driving these changes and how you can track the evolving story from here. Stay updated as the Fair...
Utz (UTZ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Peter Galbo: Howard, maybe to start, just -- you had some commentary on the second quarter in your prepared remarks kind of addressing some of the softness to start 2Q, particularly in April.