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UTZ Brands Inc

UTZ
10.320USD
+0.080+0.78%
Close 12/24, 13:00ETQuotes delayed by 15 min
903.10MMarket Cap
156.98P/E TTM

UTZ Brands Inc

10.320
+0.080+0.78%
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison

TradingKey Stock Score of UTZ Brands Inc

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

Key Insights

UTZ Brands Inc's fundamentals are relatively stable, and its growth potential is significant.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 18/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 15.35.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend down.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

UTZ Brands Inc's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
18 / 96
Overall Ranking
132 / 4562
Industry
Food & Tobacco

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Analyst Rating

Based on 11 analysts
Buy
Current Rating
15.350
Target Price
+59.40%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

UTZ Brands Inc Highlights

StrengthsRisks
Utz Brands, Inc. manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through various brands, including Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp’s, and Boulder Canyon, among others. The Company sells a variety of salty snacks under the Utz brand, including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pub/party mixes, and seasonal favorites. The Company’s On The Border brand (OTB) is a national brand of tortilla chips, salsa and queso. Its Boulder Canyon brand offers a line of BFY potato chips, including those made with olive or avocado oils. The Company's Zapp’s brand offers a line of kettle-cooked potato chips with bold, authentic flavors steeped in its New Orleans roots, including Voodoo, Hotter ‘N’ Hot Jalapeno, Spicy Cajun Crawtators, and Cajun Dill Gator-tators, among others. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network. The Company's products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels.
Turnaround to Profit
The company's performance has turned profitable, with the latest annual net income of USD .
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 141.40%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PE is 156.98, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 81.60M shares, decreasing 4.73% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by PRFDX
Star Investor PRFDX holds 22.50K shares of this stock.

Financial Health

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current financial score of UTZ Brands Inc is 6.11, ranking 77/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. Its financial status is weak, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 377.80M, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.36%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 568.79%.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.11
Change
0

Financials

4.50

Key Metrics

Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Quality of Earnings

4.04

Operational Efficiency

7.38

Growth Potential

5.92

Shareholder Returns

8.70

UTZ Brands Inc's Company Valuation

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current valuation score of UTZ Brands Inc is 6.46, ranking 75/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. Its current P/E ratio is 156.98, which is 750.84% below the recent high of 1335.66 and 2384.92% above the recent low of -3586.91.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.46
Change
0

Valuation Dimensions

P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 18/96
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Earnings Forecast

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current earnings forecast score of UTZ Brands Inc is 8.00, ranking 9/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. The average price target for UTZ Brands Inc is 15.00, with a high of 20.00 and a low of 11.50.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
8.00
Change
0

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Analyst Rating

Based on 11 analysts
Buy
Current Rating
15.350
Target Price
+59.40%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Peer Comparison

56
Total
7
Median
9
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
UTZ Brands Inc
UTZ
11
Mondelez International Inc
MDLZ
28
Hershey Co
HSY
24
General Mills Inc
GIS
22
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
22
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
IFF
21
1
2
3
...
11

Financial Forecasting

EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Price Momentum

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current price momentum score of UTZ Brands Inc is 8.71, ranking 22/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 11.08 and the support level at 9.44, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
7.24
Change
1.47

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Indicators

The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.

This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.

Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.

Indicators
Sell(2)
Neutral(3)
Buy(2)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.191
Neutral
RSI(14)
52.542
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
47.408
Sell
ATR(14)
0.326
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
27.665
Neutral
Williams %R
42.667
Buy
TRIX(12,20)
0.118
Sell
StochRSI(14)
47.018
Buy
Moving Average
Sell(4)
Neutral(0)
Buy(2)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
10.316
Buy
MA10
10.338
Sell
MA20
9.984
Buy
MA50
10.531
Sell
MA100
11.662
Sell
MA200
12.495
Sell

Institutional Confidence

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current institutional shareholding score of UTZ Brands Inc is 10.00, ranking 1/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 93.25%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 15.40%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 7.41M shares, representing 8.47% of shares outstanding, with 1.82% decrease in holdings.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
10.00
Change
0

Institutional Shareholding

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Shareholder Activity

Name
Shares Held
Chg %
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Star Investors
7.93M
+6.75%
JP Morgan Asset Management
7.35M
-1.57%
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
4.95M
+6.54%
Deromedi (Roger K)
4.36M
+0.22%
Millennium Management LLC
4.40M
-2.67%
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (UK)
5.48M
+3.13%
Giordano Jason K
3.82M
+10.07%
Series U of UM Partners LLC
3.40M
--
Copeland Capital Management, LLC
2.83M
-6.89%
Champlain Investment Partners, LLC
3.78M
-6.00%
1
2

Risk Assessment

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-24

The current risk assessment score of UTZ Brands Inc is 6.45, ranking 41/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry. The company's beta value is 0.91. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.45
Change
0
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.91
VaR
+3.48%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+36.37%
240-Day Volatility
+39.30%

Return

Best Daily Return
60 days
+4.28%
120 days
+5.03%
5 years
+7.90%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-12.64%
120 days
-12.64%
5 years
-12.64%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-1.17
120 days
-1.17
5 years
-0.33

Risk Assessment

Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+36.37%
3 years
+52.84%
5 years
+69.26%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.64
3 years
-0.23
5 years
-0.18
Skewness
240 days
-0.96
3 years
-0.46
5 years
-0.17

Volatility

Realised Volatility
240 days
+39.30%
5 years
+38.66%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+4.15%
5 years
+5.25%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-139.35%
240 days
-139.35%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+23.40%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+36.73%

Liquidity

Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+1.19%
120 days
+1.35%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
-5.84%
60 days
+9.78%
120 days
+24.86%

Peer Comparison

Food & Tobacco
UTZ Brands Inc
UTZ Brands Inc
UTZ
7.48 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Philip Morris International Inc
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
8.20 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
CALM
8.19 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Post Holdings Inc
Post Holdings Inc
POST
8.18 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Andersons Inc
Andersons Inc
ANDE
8.08 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
IFF
8.07 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
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FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of UTZ Brands Inc?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of UTZ Brands Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of UTZ Brands Inc’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of UTZ Brands Inc?

To generate the financial health score of UTZ Brands Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects UTZ Brands Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of UTZ Brands Inc.

How do we generate the company valuation score of UTZ Brands Inc?

To generate the company valuation score of UTZ Brands Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare UTZ Brands Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of UTZ Brands Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of UTZ Brands Inc.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of UTZ Brands Inc?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of UTZ Brands Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on UTZ Brands Inc’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of UTZ Brands Inc?

When generating the price momentum score for UTZ Brands Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of UTZ Brands Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for UTZ Brands Inc.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of UTZ Brands Inc?

To generate the institutional confidence score of UTZ Brands Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about UTZ Brands Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of UTZ Brands Inc.

How do we generate the risk management score of UTZ Brands Inc?

To assess the risk management score of UTZ Brands Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of UTZ Brands Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of UTZ Brands Inc.
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