UTZ Brands

UTZ · NYSE

$14.29−$0.01 (−0.07%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $14.30

UTZ analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 8 analysts over the last 12 months. 25% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy2
Hold6
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 10 analysts

Average $14.22 (−0.5% downside)

Low: $11.11
Now: $14.29
High: $15.75

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

UTZ analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Piper Sandler	Jul 23, 2026	Downgrade	Overweight → Neutral	$10.00 → $14.25	47%
DA Davidson	Jul 22, 2026	Downgrade	Buy → Neutral	$15.00 → $14.25	18%
Barclays	Jul 21, 2026	Downgrade	Overweight → Equal-Weight	$14.00	44%
Stephens & Co.	Jul 21, 2026	Downgrade	Overweight → Equal-Weight	—	69%
UBS	Jul 16, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$8.50 → $8.00	62%
Barclays	Apr 15, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$12.00 → $10.00	44%
BTIG	Apr 14, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$10.00	71%
UBS	Apr 7, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$10.00 → $8.50	62%
Barclays	Feb 13, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$13.00 → $12.00	44%
UBS	Jan 14, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$11.50 → $11.00	62%

The case for and against

Updated Jul 3, 2025

Bull case

Utz Brands, Inc. has demonstrated strong momentum in retail sales, achieving a 5.9% growth that surpasses the broader Salty Snack category, primarily due to effective distribution gains. The company anticipates an increase in volume-driven organic growth in 2025, supported by additional capacity from its Kings Mountain facility, which will bolster its kettle snack business. Furthermore, the UTZ portfolio has seen positive metrics including a 120 basis point increase in household penetration year-over-year and expectations for EBITDA growth of 6-10% and EPS growth of 10-15%, indicating a robust operational outlook and expansion potential.

Bear case

Utz Brands, Inc. is currently facing significant challenges within the salty snacks category, leading to a flat organic net sales growth reported for Q4, which aligned with internal estimates but was below consensus expectations of +2.1%. Management's acknowledgment of subdued category trends, driven by consumer value-seeking behavior amid inflationary pressures, has resulted in a lowered estimate for organic sales growth in Q4 2024 to 0.0%. The overall outlook suggests continued top-line pressure as the sluggishness in the snacks category, compounded by macroeconomic factors, is anticipated to persist in the near term.

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