Utz Brands (UTZ) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
UTZ Stock Forecast
Utz Brands stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $21.57 (represents a 18.52% upside from UTZ’s last price of $18.20) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 6 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
UTZ Price Target
The average price target for Utz Brands (UTZ) is $21.57 based on 1-year price targets from 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $24.00 to $16.00. This represents a potential 18.52% upside from UTZ's last price of $18.20.
UTZ Analyst Ratings
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Utz Brands's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for UTZ stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 6 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Utz Brands Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $22.00 | $17.41 | 26.36% | 20.88% |
| May 06, 2024 | Andrew Lazar | Barclays | $23.00 | $19.24 | 19.54% | 26.37% |
| May 03, 2024 | Jim Salera | Stephens | $23.00 | $19.55 | 17.65% | 26.37% |
| May 03, 2024 | Nik Modi | RBC Capital | $23.00 | $19.55 | 17.65% | 26.37% |
| May 03, 2024 | John Baumgartner | Mizuho Securities | $24.00 | $19.55 | 22.76% | 31.87% |
| Jan 03, 2024 | Matt McGinley | Needham | $20.00 | $17.44 | 14.68% | 9.89% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | - | Stephens | $19.00 | $17.71 | 7.28% | 4.40% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Jason English | Goldman Sachs | $16.00 | $12.34 | 29.66% | -12.09% |
The latest Utz Brands stock forecast, released on Aug 21, 2024 by Michael Lavery from Piper Sandler, set a price target of $22.00, which represents a 26.36% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($17.41), and a 20.88% increase from UTZ last price ($18.20).
Utz Brands Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Avg Price Target | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Upside/Downside | 20.88% | 20.88% | 23.63% |
In the current month, the average price target of Utz Brands stock is $22.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 20.88% increase as opposed to Utz Brands's last price of $18.20. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down -2.22% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 06, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 03, 2024 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 03, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Mizuho Securities | - | Buy | Initialise |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Overweight | Upgrade |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Goldman Sachs | - | Buy | Upgrade |
Utz Brands's last stock rating was published by Piper Sandler on Aug 21, 2024. The company gave UTZ a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Utz Brands Financial Forecast
Utz Brands Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Oct 26 | Jul 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Oct 25 | Jul 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Oct 24 | Jul 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Oct 23 | Jul 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Jul 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $354.67M | - | - | $351.43M | $300.93M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $384.91M | $399.99M | $385.74M | $373.68M | $370.34M | $384.07M | $371.10M | $348.04M | $355.98M | $366.88M | $356.23M | $346.99M | $354.63M | $370.80M | $360.59M | $352.46M | $336.76M | $341.75M | $335.43M |
| High Forecast | $389.28M | $404.54M | $390.13M | $377.93M | $374.55M | $388.44M | $375.32M | $352.00M | $360.03M | $370.05M | $360.28M | $350.93M | $355.37M | $375.01M | $364.69M | $356.46M | $340.59M | $345.64M | $335.43M |
| Low Forecast | $381.49M | $396.44M | $382.32M | $370.36M | $367.05M | $380.66M | $367.80M | $344.95M | $352.82M | $362.64M | $353.06M | $343.91M | $354.16M | $367.50M | $357.39M | $349.32M | $333.77M | $338.72M | $335.43M |
| # Analysts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | - | - | 1.00% | 0.89% | - | - |
Utz Brands's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 5 analysts is $346.99M, with a low forecast of $343.91M, and a high forecast of $350.93M. UTZ's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -2.16% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $354.67M (Dec 23).
Utz Brands EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Oct 26 | Jul 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Oct 25 | Jul 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Oct 24 | Jul 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Oct 23 | Jul 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Jul 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $8.08M | - | - | $20.12M | $16.62M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $88.82M | $92.30M | $89.01M | $86.23M | $85.46M | $88.63M | $85.63M | $80.31M | $82.14M | $84.66M | $82.20M | $12.47M | $81.83M | $85.56M | $83.21M | $11.33M | $77.71M | $63.30M | $77.40M |
| High Forecast | $89.83M | $93.35M | $90.02M | $87.21M | $86.43M | $89.63M | $86.60M | $81.22M | $83.08M | $85.39M | $83.13M | $14.96M | $82.00M | $86.53M | $84.15M | $13.60M | $78.59M | $75.96M | $77.40M |
| Low Forecast | $88.03M | $91.48M | $88.22M | $85.46M | $84.70M | $87.84M | $84.87M | $79.60M | $81.41M | $83.68M | $81.47M | $9.97M | $81.72M | $84.80M | $82.47M | $9.07M | $77.02M | $50.64M | $77.40M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.10% | - | - | 1.77% | 0.21% | - | - |
5 analysts predict UTZ's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $12.47M, with a high of $14.96M and a low of $9.97M. This is 54.27% upper than Utz Brands's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $8.08M.
Utz Brands Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Oct 26 | Jul 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Oct 25 | Jul 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Oct 24 | Jul 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Oct 23 | Jul 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Jul 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $14.89M | - | - | $-14.48M | $-16.18M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $20.80M | $21.66M | $19.30M | $16.13M | $18.53M | $19.47M | $17.28M | $13.84M | $15.87M | $16.36M | $13.16M | $-32.13M | $12.78M | $12.14M | $8.90M | $-29.21M | $9.41M | $33.65M | $9.35M |
| High Forecast | $21.11M | $21.98M | $19.58M | $16.37M | $18.80M | $19.76M | $17.53M | $14.05M | $16.11M | $17.14M | $13.36M | $-25.70M | $13.53M | $12.32M | $9.03M | $-23.37M | $9.55M | $40.38M | $9.35M |
| Low Forecast | $20.56M | $21.41M | $19.08M | $15.95M | $18.32M | $19.25M | $17.08M | $13.68M | $15.69M | $15.58M | $13.01M | $-38.55M | $12.03M | $12.00M | $8.80M | $-35.05M | $9.30M | $26.92M | $9.35M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.17% | - | - | 0.50% | -1.72% | - | - |
Utz Brands's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $-32.13M, with a range of $-38.55M to $-25.70M. UTZ's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -315.81% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $14.89M (Dec 23).
Utz Brands SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Oct 26 | Jul 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Oct 25 | Jul 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Oct 24 | Jul 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Oct 23 | Jul 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Jul 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $107.69M | - | - | $106.09M | $96.36M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $148.61M | $154.44M | $148.94M | $144.28M | $142.99M | $148.29M | $143.28M | $134.38M | $137.45M | $141.65M | $137.54M | $123.58M | $136.92M | $143.17M | $139.22M | $112.35M | $130.03M | $99.89M | $129.51M |
| High Forecast | $150.30M | $156.19M | $150.63M | $145.92M | $144.62M | $149.98M | $144.91M | $135.91M | $139.01M | $142.88M | $139.10M | $148.30M | $137.21M | $144.79M | $140.81M | $134.82M | $131.50M | $119.87M | $129.51M |
| Low Forecast | $147.29M | $153.07M | $147.61M | $143.00M | $141.72M | $146.97M | $142.01M | $133.19M | $136.22M | $140.02M | $136.32M | $98.87M | $136.74M | $141.89M | $137.99M | $89.88M | $128.87M | $79.91M | $129.51M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.79% | - | - | 0.94% | 0.74% | - | - |
Utz Brands's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $123.58M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $98.87M to $148.30M. The forecast indicates a 14.76% rise compared to UTZ last annual SG&A of $107.69M (Dec 23).
Utz Brands EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Oct 26 | Jul 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Oct 25 | Jul 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Oct 24 | Jul 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Oct 23 | Jul 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Jul 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.18 | - | - | $-0.18 | $-0.21 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.11 |
| High Forecast | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.11 |
| Low Forecast | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.20 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.11 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.15% | - | - | -2.09% | -1.82% | - | - |
According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Utz Brands's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.13, with a low estimate of $0.13 and a high estimate of $0.13. This represents a -29.65% decrease compared to UTZ previous annual EPS of $0.18 (Dec 23).
Utz Brands Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAIN | Hain Celestial Group | $8.06 | $12.48 | 54.84% | Hold |
| CENT | Central Garden & Pet Company | $37.77 | $50.67 | 34.15% | - |
| NOMD | Nomad Foods | $19.46 | $24.00 | 23.33% | Buy |
| LANC | Lancaster Colony | $179.58 | $216.00 | 20.28% | Buy |
| SMPL | Simply Good Foods Company | $33.51 | $40.22 | 20.02% | Buy |
| UTZ | Utz Brands | $18.20 | $21.57 | 18.52% | Buy |
| POST | Post | $114.65 | $135.00 | 17.75% | Buy |
| INGR | Ingredion | $134.21 | $136.50 | 1.71% | Buy |
| THS | TreeHouse Foods | $43.22 | $42.00 | -2.82% | Hold |
| PPC | Pilgrim's Pride | $41.47 | $37.75 | -8.97% | Buy |
| BRBR | BellRing Brands | $59.59 | $41.27 | -30.74% | Buy |
UTZ Forecast FAQ
Is Utz Brands a good buy?
Yes, according to 6 Wall Street analysts, Utz Brands (UTZ) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of UTZ's total ratings.
What is UTZ's price target?
Utz Brands (UTZ) average price target is $21.57 with a range of $16 to $24, implying a 18.52% from its last price of $18.2. The data is based on 6 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Utz Brands stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for UTZ stock, the company can go up by 18.52% (from the last price of $18.2 to the average price target of $21.57), up by 31.87% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -12.09% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Utz Brands stock reach $30?
UTZ's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $21.57 does not support the claim that Utz Brands can reach $30 in the near future.
What is Utz Brands's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $22 price target for Utz Brands (UTZ) this month, up 20.88% from its last price of $18.2. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 20.88% and increased by 23.63%, respectively.
What are Utz Brands's analysts' financial forecasts?
Utz Brands's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Mar 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.43B (high $1.44B, low $1.41B), average EBITDA is $329.31M (high $332.83M, low $326.16M), average net income is $59.23M (high $60.65M, low $57.96M), average SG&A $551.02M (high $556.9M, low $545.75M), and average EPS is $0.728 (high $0.745, low $0.712). UTZ's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Mar 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.5B (high $1.52B, low $1.49B), average EBITDA is $345.94M (high $349.87M, low $342.87M), average net income is $71.42M (high $72.47M, low $70.59M), average SG&A $578.84M (high $585.42M, low $573.7M), and average EPS is $0.877 (high $0.89, low $0.867).
Did the UTZ's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Utz Brands's last annual report (Mar 2023), the company's revenue was $351.4M, which missed the average analysts forecast of $1.37B by -74.28%. Apple's EBITDA was $-14.5M, missing the average prediction of $229.74M by -106.31%. The company's net income was $-14.5M, missing the average estimation of $23.2M by -162.49%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $471.78M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.18, missing the average prediction of $0.453 by -139.72%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Utz Brands's revenue was $354.67M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $354.63M by 0.01%. The company's EBITDA was $8.08M, missing the average prediction of $81.83M by -90.12%. Utz Brands's net income was $14.89M, beating the average estimation of $12.78M by 16.52%. The company's SG&A was $107.69M, missing the average forecast of $136.92M by -21.35%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.18, beating the average prediction of $0.157 by 14.66%