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Utz Brands

14.21 USD
+0.13
0.92%
Updated Apr 1, 3:31 PM EDT
1 day
0.92%
5 days
4.10%
1 month
2.53%
3 months
-6.20%
6 months
-21.10%
Year to date
-6.20%
1 year
-23.64%
5 years
40.14%
10 years
47.56%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,272% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $15.9M | Put options by funds: $1.16M

60% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 20

19% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 83 | Existing positions reduced: 70

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 212 [Q3] → 221 (+9) [Q4]

4.53% less ownership

Funds ownership: 99.33% [Q3] → 94.8% (-4.53%) [Q4]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.45B [Q3] → $1.22B (-$226M) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$16
13%
upside
Avg. target
$18.17
28%
upside
High target
$20
41%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
83%
neutral
17%
negative
0%
RBC Capital
Nik Modi
51% 1-year accuracy
20 / 39 met price target
41%upside
$20
Outperform
Maintained
24 Feb 2025
DA Davidson
Brian Holland
20% 1-year accuracy
2 / 10 met price target
13%upside
$16
Neutral
Maintained
24 Feb 2025
Mizuho
John Baumgartner
50% 1-year accuracy
11 / 22 met price target
34%upside
$19
Outperform
Maintained
10 Feb 2025
Barclays
Andrew Lazar
48% 1-year accuracy
10 / 21 met price target
20%upside
$17
Overweight
Maintained
17 Jan 2025
Piper Sandler
Michael Lavery
39% 1-year accuracy
22 / 56 met price target
41%upside
$20
Overweight
Maintained
16 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about UTZ published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Utz Brands (UTZ)
Utz Brands (UTZ) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Utz Brands (UTZ)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
UTZ vs. DANOY: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Food - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Utz Brands (UTZ) or Danone (DANOY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
UTZ vs. DANOY: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Utz Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, and a small-cap value Staples equity, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of approximately $0.061 per share on the Company's Class A Common Stock, as well as an additional cash dividend of approximately $0.011 per share. Payment is expected to be made by the Company on April 24, 2025, to stockholders of.
Utz Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Wall Street Analysts Think Utz Brands (UTZ) Could Surge 34.45%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The consensus price target hints at a 34.5% upside potential for Utz Brands (UTZ). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Wall Street Analysts Think Utz Brands (UTZ) Could Surge 34.45%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is Utz Brands (UTZ) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Utz Brands (UTZ) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
Is Utz Brands (UTZ) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
UTZ or KRYAY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Food - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Utz Brands (UTZ) or Kerry Group PLC (KRYAY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
UTZ or KRYAY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Utz® Adds New Sour Cream & Onion Flavor to Mixed Minis® Pretzel Line
HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #UTZMIXEDMINISPRETZELS--Utz®, a leading U.S. salty snack brand, has introduced Sour Cream & Onion flavor to its Mixed Minis Pretzel line. The new flavor is inspired by the brand's top-selling flavored potato chip and brings the bold taste to Utz's crunchy, bite-sized pretzels. Sour Cream & Onion Mixed Minis, available in 12-ounce packages, feature a savory blend of tangy sour cream and bold onion flavors, creating a deliciously balanced bite. The Utz Mixed Minis Pretzel line firs.
Utz® Adds New Sour Cream & Onion Flavor to Mixed Minis® Pretzel Line
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Zapp's® Brings Bold Flavor to New Orleans for Carnival Season
HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ZAPPSPRETZELS--Zapp's, a bold, daringly different brand of chips and pretzels inspired by the flavors of New Orleans, is celebrating the Mardi Gras season with the launch of its new Big Cheezy Sinfully-Seasoned® Pretzel Stix, adding extra flavor to the city's already electric atmosphere. Big Cheezy Pretzel Stix are coated with a blend of cheddar cheese flavor and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, crunchy pretzel. The new flavor joins Zapp's existing Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix.
Zapp's® Brings Bold Flavor to New Orleans for Carnival Season
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Tyson, Molson Coors Beverage, Primo Brands, Lancaster and Utz Brands
Tyson, Molson Coors Beverage, Primo Brands, Lancaster and Utz Brands are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Tyson, Molson Coors Beverage, Primo Brands, Lancaster and Utz Brands
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Extreme Volatility
We have narrowed our search to five consumer staples stocks with strong growth potential in the next 2-3 months. These are: TSN, TAP, PRMB, LANC, UTZ.
5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Extreme Volatility
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