UTZ
Utz Brands, Inc.
$6.90
-2.40%
$992.8M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$992.8M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (73%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$121.8M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 1 sells
SEC Reports3
Exchange NYSE·Sector Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products·Inc. DE·CIK 0001739566·Prev Close $7.07
Recent Activity
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 55.3% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 301,784 | Exempt: 30 | TRF Vol: 546,168 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 28, 2026
SEC
Utz Brands' EVP and principal operating officer Mitchell Arends is resigning effective June 19, 2026 to take a role at a
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 6, 2026
SEC
Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 results with 2.6% organic net sales growth and 5.2% Branded Salty Snacks growth, while reaff
8-K — Impact 4/10
Apr 23, 2026
Insider
Lissette Dylan sold 16,927 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 23, 2026
Insider
Fernandez Antonio F. sold 16,927 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 23, 2026
Insider
Altmeyer John W sold 16,927 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 12, 2026
SEC
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. This DEFA14A filing for Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Inst.
FMR LLC — ADD
1,054,096 shares ($10.9M)
Price Targets
$11.95
+73.4% upside
Strong Buy
Current $6.89
Low $8.50
Median $12.00
High $15.00
10 analysts
$8.50
$15.00
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
6Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 14, 2026 | BTIG | INITIATE | Buy |
| Apr 7, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.18 | $0.18 — $0.20 | 9% YoY | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.23 | $0.21 — $0.23 | -1% YoY | 9 |
| Current FY | $0.78 | $0.75 — $0.79 | -5% YoY | 9 |
| Next FY | $0.84 ▼ -0.8% | $0.79 — $0.88 | 8% YoY | 9 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Utz Brands' EVP and principal operating officer Mitchell Arends is resigning effective June 19, 2026 to take a role at a
May 28, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 results with 2.6% organic net sales growth and 5.2% Branded Salty Snacks growth, while reaff
May 6, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $79.7M | — |
| FMR LLC | $10.9M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $10.3M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $6.5M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $6.3M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Lissette Dylan | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Fernandez Antonio | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Altmeyer John | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Giordano Jason | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Choi Christina | A | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $121.8M total value (11,737,464 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7,679,985 | $79.7M | 65.4% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 1,054,096 | $10.9M | 9.0% | ADD +75.4% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 996,008 | $10.3M | 8.5% | ADD +35.8% |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 628,628 | $6.5M | 5.4% | — |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 608,071 | $6.3M | 5.2% | NEW |
| 6 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 478,481 | $5.0M | 4.1% | TRIM -29.3% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 292,195 | $3.0M | 2.5% | ADD +61.6% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | ADD | 601,021 | 1,054,096 | +75.4% | $10.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 733,244 | 996,008 | +35.8% | $10.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 676,771 | 478,481 | -29.3% | $5.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 1,219,003 | 1,702,641 | +39.7% | $20.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 446,073 | 601,021 | +34.7% | $7.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 19,700 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 533,996 | 848,234 | +58.8% | $10.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 75,893 | 638,202 | +740.9% | $8.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 4,979 | 446,073 | +8859.1% | $5.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 19,700 | — | $247.2K | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 40,744 | 845,024 | +1974.0% | $11.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 152,620 | 246,651 | +61.6% | $3.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 32,684 | 75,893 | +132.2% | $1.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 80,100 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 579,749 | 1,102,429 | +90.2% | $17.3M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 80,100 | — | $1.3M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 28,100 | 40,744 | +45.0% | $638.1K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 571,161 | — | $10.1M | 2024-Q3 |
19 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Lissette Dylan | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Fernandez Antonio F. | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Altmeyer John W | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Giordano Jason K | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Choi Christina | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Steeneck Craig D. | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Brown Timothy | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | DEROMEDI ROGER K | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Stewart Pamela J | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Werzyn William Jr. | Director | A | 16,927 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Kelley William J. JR | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | A | 2,982 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Arends Mitchell Andrew | EVP Chief Integr Supply Chain | A | 26,013 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Bentz Jennifer | EVP, Chief Marketing Officer | A | 25,251 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Shea Theresa Robbins | EVP, Chief Legal Officer | A | 23,333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Sponaugle James | EVP & Chief People Officer | A | 20,195 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Stuart Jeremy K | EVP, Sales & CCO | A | 24,962 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Tewey Ryan Patrick | Principal Accounting Officer | A | 4,296 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Friedman Howard A | CEO | A | 132,498 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Lissette Dylan | Director | F | 16,891 | $10.38 | $175.3K |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 3.7/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Utz Brands' EVP and principal operating officer Mitchell Arends is resigning effective June 19, 2026
May 28, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 results with 2.6% organic net sales growth and 5.2% Branded Salty Snacks
May 6, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. This DEFA14A filing for U
Mar 12, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (73% buy). Based on 15 analysts: 5 strong buy, 6 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$11.95 mean target
+73.4% upside
Strong Buy (1.82)
$8.50 Low
$15.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $6.89 |
| Target Low | $8.50 |
| Target Mean | $11.95 |
| Target Median | $12.00 |
| Target High | $15.00 |
| # Analysts | 10 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.82) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.18 | $0.18 | $0.20 | 8.8% | -0.3% | 0↑ 3↓ | $0.4B | 2.1% | 9 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.23 | $0.21 | $0.23 | -1.5% | -0.2% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.4B | 2.1% | 9 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.78 | $0.75 | $0.79 | -5.3% | +0.5% | 2↑ 1↓ | $1.5B | 4.0% | 9 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$0.84 | $0.79 | $0.88 | 7.8% | -0.8% | 2↑ 4↓ | $1.5B | 1.2% | 9 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.185 | |
| 7d ago | $0.184 | +0.001 |
| 30d ago | $0.185 | -0.001 |
| 60d ago | $0.187 | -0.002 |
| 90d ago | $0.187 | -0.002 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 14, 2026 | BTIG | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Apr 7, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 13, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 55.3% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 301,784 | Exempt: 30 | TRF Vol: 546,168 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 55.1% short (0.4M / 0.8M)
Short: 419,393 | Exempt: 45 | TRF Vol: 761,756 | Short Ratio: 55.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 63.8% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 322,111 | Exempt: 182 | TRF Vol: 504,925 | Short Ratio: 63.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 56.4% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 398,490 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 705,969 | Short Ratio: 56.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 60.3% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 557,441 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 924,849 | Short Ratio: 60.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 65.8% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 743,547 | Exempt: 2,811 | TRF Vol: 1,130,853 | Short Ratio: 65.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
earnings_calendar
UTZ Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-06
Apr 22, 2026
short_interest
FTD: UTZ — 107,774 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260422, Price: $7.55, FTD Value: $813,693.7, UTZ BRANDS, INC. CLASS A (CYM)
Apr 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 60.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 359,751 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 595,358 | Short Ratio: 60.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 60.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 359,016 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 597,748 | Short Ratio: 60.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UTZ — 61.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 366,157 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 593,503 | Short Ratio: 61.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)