UTZ Brands, Inc. Class A (UTZ)

In the past six months, UTZ Brands, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, as well as its first-quarter 2026 financial results. Full-year 2025 sales increased by 2.1%, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 8.1%, and the board approved a $50 million share repurchase program. First-quarter 2026 net sales increased by 2.6%, with branded salty snacks organic net sales growing by 5.2%. UTZ showcased new flavor launches and product innovations at the NACS Show in October 2025. In February 2026, the company outlined its long-term strategy at the CAGNY Conference, targeting organic net sales growth 2-3 points above the salty snack category and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 6-8%. In April 2026, UTZ Brands, Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of approximately $0.063 per share. As of May 2026, analysts have given UTZ an average rating of "Hold" with a consensus price target of $12.06.

UTZ Brands, Inc. experiences seasonal demand for its products and capitalizes on seasonal snacking occasions. The first fiscal quarter typically sees a seasonal use of working capital as the company builds inventory for upcoming seasons.

UTZ Brands, Inc. is an American snack food company founded in 1921, operating in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector. It manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, tortilla chips, popcorn, pork rinds, and party mixes. UTZ also offers dips, salsas, crackers, chocolate-covered pretzels, and seasonal mixes. The company's brand portfolio features Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, among others. UTZ supplies snacks to warehouse clubs and sells third-party branded products through its distribution network.

UTZ Brands, Inc. is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States. Its products are distributed nationally through grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience stores, and drug stores. UTZ's core geographies include Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia, with expansion in other U.S. regions, including California.

UTZ Brands, Inc. has maintained its commitment to quality and innovation. However, its reputation was impacted by a voluntary recall in May 2026 of certain Zapp's and Dirty potato chips due to potential Salmonella contamination, though no illnesses were reported. The company also focuses on sustainability initiatives, including reducing packaging waste and improving energy efficiency.

UTZ Brands, Inc. stock ownership includes institutional, insider, and retail investors. As of May 7, 2026, there are 231 institutional owners holding a total of 72,396,252 shares, with major holders including Vanguard Group Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. Insiders own approximately 17.73% of the company's stock, with Jason K. Giordano being the largest individual shareholder, owning 12.87% of the company.