Utz Brands stock
UTZNYSEUtz Brands, Inc., Consumer DefensiveISIN US9180901012
39Score 39 out of 100, Weak
Price and trend
66 / 100
Price history
+38% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 8 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Above the 200-day line: the price is 35% above it.
Since August 2026 the 50-day line has been above the 200-day line; the trend has turned up.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 36).
The price is at its 52-week high. Largest decline in 8 years: 77% (May 2021 to June 2026).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$14.27
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$10.54
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)36
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDbelow the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$6.80
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$14.32
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Utz Brands, Inc. belongs to the Packaged Foods industry (United States) and, with a market value of $1.26B, is number 57 of 75 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2025 it reported revenue of $1.44B (up 2.1% year on year) and earnings of $800K (down 95%).
- MEQIRI Score 39 out of 100 (Weak): rank 282 of 295 in Consumer Defensive, median 62.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
None of our strength checks applies.
Weaknesses
- Interest barely coveredOperating profit covers interest only 1 times.Stability 35
- Dividend not coveredDividend paid despite a loss over the last 12 months; payouts were 950% of free cash flow.Capital allocation 20
- Loss-makingLoss of $38.6M over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 33
Its standout strength is momentum, while capital allocation and profitability hold the score back.
Daily figure as of 12 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Fundamental quality fluctuates.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk high
How well MEQIRI warnsOne of the 30% with the highest crash risk among smaller stocks.
From 2016 to 2025, 36 in 100 such stocks fell 30% or more within a year, against a group average of 23 in 100.
What drives the risk
- weak fundamentals
- high price swings
What lowers it
- price near its 52-week high
Valuation
Valuation signal
OvervaluedA fair value is not meaningful here, so the signal follows the valuation grade.
Valuation metrics
The model puts the fair value at less than a quarter of the share price. That says more about the assumptions than about the company, so a fair value is not meaningful here and the valuation relies on the P/E and the other metrics.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 27 Sep 2026, revenue rose 0.5% on the twelve months before. Revenue has grown solidly since 2018, at about 9% per year.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2025: gross 22%, operating 7%, net 0%.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterDebt is moderate, but interest coverage is weak. Keep an eye on the interest burden and refinancing.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 11 Feb 2027in 91 days
- Last reported
- 6 Nov 2026EPS reported $0.10 (expected $0.23)below expectations
Analyst estimates
Analysts have cut their 2027 earnings estimate by 12.0% since 15 Oct 2026. Falling estimates often precede bad news.
- Earnings per share
- $0.68−12.0%
- Revenue
- $1.48B−0.7%
- Earnings per share
- $0.73−12.0%
- Revenue
- $1.5B−0.8%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Company outlook confirmed
Share price after the results: +0.4%All elements of the full year guidance unchanged, including free cash flow of $60 million to $80 million.
“Our confirmation of our guidance included the $60 million to $80 million of free cash flow that we were chasing this year.”The outlook is not part of the score and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
From the earnings call on 6 May 2026 (fiscal Q1 2026), read by AI.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
No open-market purchases or sales in the last 6 months.
- Shea Theresa RobbinsPlan purchase
31 Dec 2025, EVP, Chief Legal Officer
- Shares
- 702
- Price
- $9.86
- Value
- $6,922
- Sponaugle JamesPlan purchase
31 Dec 2025, EVP & Chief People Officer
- Shares
- 679
- Price
- $9.86
- Value
- $6,695
- Series R of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
24 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 1,406
- Price
- $9.51
- Value
- $13,371
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- Series U of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
24 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 7,971
- Price
- $9.51
- Value
- $75,804
- Series R of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
21 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 12,420
- Price
- $9.60
- Value
- $119,232
- Series U of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
21 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 70,379
- Price
- $9.60
- Value
- $675,638
- Series R of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
20 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 1,174
- Price
- $9.53
- Value
- $11,188
- Series U of UM Partners, LLCPlan purchase
20 Nov 2025, Major holder
- Shares
- 6,650
- Price
- $9.53
- Value
- $63,374
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Utz Brands
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
295 rated companies in Consumer Defensive
- This company
- 39
- Sector median
- 62
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
Competitors in Packaged Foods
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- AryztaARYN.SW $1.23B51
- ItalmobiliareITM.MI $1.19B50
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ETFs that hold Utz Brands
Held by 9 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETFZPRV | 0.04% | 0.30% | €944.34M |
| Xtrackers Russell 2000 UCITS ETF 1CXRS2 | 0.04% | 0.30% | €2.17B |
| iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFSXRG | 0.03% | 0.43% | €2.48B |
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| State Street SPDR Russell 2000 U.S. Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRR | 0.03% | 0.30% | €4.22B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRS | 0.02% | 0.45% | €1.53B |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFCBUG | 0.01% | 0.35% | €434.1M |
| UBS MSCI USA Select Factor Mix UCITS ETF USD accUSUE | 0.00% | 0.25% | €175.89M |
| State Street SPDR MSCI All Country World Investable Market UCITS ETF (Acc)SPYI | 0.00% | 0.17% | €8.6B |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 12 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 11 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2025, period end 28 Dec 2025
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Weak, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 30 Jun 2024)
- Valuation signal Overvalued since 11 Nov 2026, previously Fairly valued
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.