CWA Asset Management Group LLC Takes Position in Kraft Heinz Company $KHC

CWA Asset Management Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 82,180 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,993,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of KHC. Rakuten Securities Inc. boosted its position in Kraft Heinz by 172.4% during the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 1,245 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 788 shares during the last quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Kraft Heinz by 256.7% in the third quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 1,270 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 914 shares during the last quarter. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. lifted its position in shares of Kraft Heinz by 164.7% in the second quarter. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. now owns 1,297 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 807 shares in the last quarter. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Kraft Heinz during the third quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Albion Financial Group UT acquired a new position in Kraft Heinz during the third quarter worth $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.17% of the company’s stock.

Kraft Heinz Stock Performance

NASDAQ KHC opened at $21.57 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.53 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.37 and a beta of 0.06. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $23.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $24.64. Kraft Heinz Company has a 1 year low of $21.51 and a 1 year high of $31.15.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. Kraft Heinz had a negative net margin of 23.44% and a positive return on equity of 7.07%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.84 EPS. Kraft Heinz has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.980-2.100 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Kraft Heinz Company will post 2.68 EPS for the current year.

Kraft Heinz Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.4%. Kraft Heinz’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -32.39%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have issued reports on KHC. Piper Sandler lowered their price target on shares of Kraft Heinz from $27.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Kraft Heinz in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Kraft Heinz from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $23.00 target price on shares of Kraft Heinz in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on Kraft Heinz from $22.00 to $20.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $24.78.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Kraft Heinz news, insider Cory Onell sold 9,045 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.61, for a total transaction of $222,597.45. Following the transaction, the insider owned 202,454 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,982,392.94. The trade was a 4.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.35% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Kraft Heinz News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kraft Heinz this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kraft Heinz announced a C$250 million (US$250M) investment to modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal, boosting manufacturing capacity, sustainability and local production for core brands; this is a tangible capex commitment that supports long‑term margin improvement and supply-chain control. Business Wire
• Positive Sentiment: The company is pushing brand relevance with product innovation (PowerMac high-protein Mac & Cheese) and a five‑year global NFL partnership aimed at driving game‑day demand and foodservice reach — moves that target growth areas (better‑for‑you and occasion-driven consumption). Yahoo — PowerMac & NFL
• Positive Sentiment: Investment‑oriented analysis highlights an attractive free cash flow yield and a potential turnaround narrative, which could attract value‑oriented investors if operational improvement continues. Seeking Alpha — Turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A chatter remains elevated (Unilever/McCormick/food‑assets talk). Such moves could materially reshape competitive dynamics but outcomes and timelines are uncertain, so near‑term impact on KHC is ambiguous. Reuters — Unilever/food
• Neutral Sentiment: Press coverage notes ongoing strategic conversations in the sector (McCormick/Unilever), which could create opportunities or threats depending on deal structure. Just‑Food — M&A
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst consensus is weak — the stock carries an average recommendation of “Reduce,” signaling continued sell‑side skepticism that can pressure sentiment and limit buyer interest. American Banking News — Analyst Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: KHC recently hit a 52‑week low and has shown notable short‑term declines, reflecting investor concern about top‑line trends and valuation. Investing.com — 52‑week low
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analysis argues Kraft Heinz faces structural market share erosion and execution risk, which underpins bearish views and could keep multiples depressed absent clear evidence of sustained recovery. Seeking Alpha — Structural concerns

Kraft Heinz Company Profile

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is a global food and beverage company formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company. The combination created one of the largest packaged-food companies in the world, built around well-known consumer brands. The merger was supported by major investors and established a multi-national platform for branded food products.

Kraft Heinz develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of branded packaged foods and condiments.