Kraft Heinz Co - KHC STOCK NEWS

Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock.

Key details of the dividend announcement:

• Dividend amount: $0.40 per share
• Payment date: June 27, 2025
• Record date: May 30, 2025

This dividend declaration represents the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its stockholders. Shareholders who are recorded as owners of KHC stock by May 30, 2025, will be eligible to receive this quarterly payment.

Kraft Heinz reported challenging Q1 2025 results, with net sales declining 6.4% to $6.0 billion and organic net sales dropping 4.7%. The company's operating income decreased 8.1% to $1.2 billion, while diluted EPS fell 10.6% to $0.59.

Key performance metrics showed:

• Gross profit margin decreased 60 basis points to 34.4%
• Price increases of 0.9% were offset by volume/mix decline of 5.6%
• Free Cash Flow reached $0.5 billion, up 1.0%

CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera emphasized the company's commitment to delivering value despite market pressures. The company revised its 2025 outlook, now expecting organic net sales to decline 1.5-3.5% and adjusted EPS to range between $2.51-$2.67. Kraft Heinz returned $0.7 billion to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases during the period.

Heinz has launched an innovative campaign called 'Heinz Trade-Up' in Dubai, UAE, running from April 16-20, 2025. The initiative allows residents to exchange unwanted ketchup sachets for full bottles of Heinz Ketchup through custom vending machines.

A recent survey revealed that 70% of UAE residents have unused ketchup sachets at home, with 48% having 5-10 sachets cluttering their kitchens. The study also found that 54.7% of respondents find this situation frustrating, while 60% would be more likely to use the sachets if they were Heinz branded.

The program operates in several Dubai locations including Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Discovery Gardens, and Bur Dubai. Residents can trade five sachets for one bottle of Heinz ketchup while supplies last. Updates on machine locations can be followed through @heinzarabia on Instagram.

Kool-Aid and Nike have announced a groundbreaking collaboration featuring NBA star Ja Morant with the launch of the Nike x Kool-Aid Ja 2 sneaker collection. The partnership combines sneaker culture with Kool-Aid's iconic flavors, inspired by Morant's childhood memories.

The collection will have two drops: the first in May 2025 featuring Blue Raspberry and Cherry blending into Orange and Lemon Lime colorways, and the second in July with classic Kool-Aid red designs. Both releases include distinctive elements like the Kool-Aid man breaking through a wall, the "Ohhh Yeah!" catchphrase, and glow-in-the-dark outsoles.

To complement the launch, Kool-Aid is releasing its first new product in over five years - the Mix n' Kicks combo pack, featuring four iconic flavors. The first sneaker drop begins May 16 via the SNKRS app and select retailers, with pre-registration opening May 2.

Heinz has launched an innovative cinema advertising campaign called 'Post-Post Credits' at Dubai Mall Reel Cinemas. The campaign features a unique two-part advertisement that begins before the movie and concludes after the end credits, making it the world's first ad interrupted by a movie.

The campaign will run during screenings of 'A Working Man' on April 9th, and 'Mickey 17' and 'The Amateur' on April 10th and 11th, 2025. Viewers who stay until after the credits will be rewarded with -edition Heinz merchandise and exclusive discount deals.

The initiative, announced by Passant El-Ghannam, Marketing Director MEA at Heinz Arabia, aims to parallel the brand's thick ketchup's waiting experience with post-credit movie scenes, emphasizing that some things are worth the wait in today's skip-and-scroll culture.

Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, before market opening. The company will provide:

• A press release with financial results
• Supplemental materials
• A pre-recorded management discussion

Following these releases, management will host a live Q&A session with analysts starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. All materials and the audio recording of the Q&A session will be accessible through ir.kraftheinzcompany.com, where a replay will also be available after the event.

HEINZ has launched a -edition HEINZ Chip Dip, featuring their classic ketchup in a new wide-mouth jar format designed specifically for potato chips. The launch coincides with National Potato Chip Day on March 14, serving as a market test for potential permanent portfolio addition.

The initiative addresses an interesting market gap: while most North Americans regularly dip French fries in ketchup, less than 10% do the same with potato chips, according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans and Canadians aged 18-43. The HEINZ Chip Dip package includes a ketchup bottle, a wide-mouthed glass dipping jar, and a bag of potato chips.

The product is available nationwide through www.HEINZChipDip.com via Walmart.com while supplies last. Consumers are encouraged to share feedback using #HeinzChipDipChallenge, particularly if they want the product to become a permanent offering.

Capri Sun has launched Moon Punch, its first-ever glow-in-the-dark pouch collection, coinciding with the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse. The launch features eight collectible pouches, each designed after different moon phases, available nationwide at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Kroger.

From March 13-14, consumers can participate in an exclusive promotion by scanning the moon through Snapchat during the Total Lunar Eclipse for a chance to receive a free carton of Moon Punch and a flashlight. This cosmic cherry-flavored beverage launch follows a series of brand innovations, including the multi-serve jug, pallet of pouches at Walmart, and first single-serve bottle in over 20 years.

The initiative aims to encourage outdoor exploration among children, addressing concerns that today's youth spend less time outdoors than previous generations. The Total Lunar Eclipse, visible to North Americans on March 14, occurs on average once every 2.5 years.

Claussen is launching 'Just The Brine', a -edition pickle brine product, following viral social media demand. The launch comes after a video mixing diet cola with pickle juice garnered over 12 million views last October.

The product will be available as six-packs (three bottles for 'pickling' and three for 'unpickling') starting March 14 via GoPuff in New York, Chicago, and Boston. Each bottle contains 8oz of pickle brine, marketed as both a cocktail mixer and a source of next-day electrolytes.

The launch aligns with growing market trends, as demand for pickle-flavored spirits and mixers increased by nearly 30% over the past year. Consumers nationwide can also try to obtain a duo pack through www.claussenjustthebrine.com while supplies last.