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The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) is a specialty packaged foods manufacturer operating in the consumer defensive sector, with products sold through both retail and foodservice channels. Company news releases describe a portfolio that includes Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery garlic breads, Sister Schubert’s dinner rolls, and licensed restaurant-brand sauces and dressings for names such as Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s, Subway, and Texas Roadhouse.
The news flow for The Marzetti Company often centers on financial results, dividend actions, brand and product developments, and corporate milestones. Earnings announcements provide updates on net sales, gross profit, operating income, and segment performance for the Retail and Foodservice businesses, along with commentary on factors such as cost savings programs, marketing investments, and manufacturing network changes. Dividend-related news highlights the company’s long record of consecutive quarterly cash dividends and regular dividend increases.
Product and brand news includes items such as the launch of Buffalo Wild Wings hot sauces for retail, reflecting the company’s use of licensing agreements to bring restaurant flavors into the home. Corporate updates have also covered the rebranding of the former Lancaster Colony Corporation as The Marzetti Company and related events such as ringing the Nasdaq closing bell under the MZTI ticker.
Investors and followers of MZTI can use this news page to review company-issued press releases on quarterly and annual results, dividend declarations, licensing expansions, manufacturing initiatives, and shareholder events such as conference calls and annual meetings.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) reported fiscal Q4 2026 net sales of $465.0 million, down 2.2%, but up 0.4% excluding $12.2 million of prior-year temporary supply agreement sales. Retail net sales rose 0.9% to $243.6 million, including $15.4 million from the newly acquired Bachan’s brand, while Foodservice declined 5.3% to $221.4 million, or 0.1% lower excluding the non-core TSA impact.
Q4 gross profit reached a record $114.0 million and margin improved 220 basis points to 24.5%. Operating income increased to $57.7 million, aided by an $18.5 million gain on the Milpitas property sale. Net income was $48.3 million, or $1.76 per diluted share; Adjusted Diluted EPS rose 9.0% to $1.46.
For fiscal 2026, net sales grew 1.1% to $1.93 billion and net income increased to $191.6 million, or $6.98 per diluted share. Adjusted Diluted EPS was $6.83 versus $6.72 in 2025. Operating cash flow reached a record $283.8 million. The company raised its dividend for the 63rd consecutive year to $3.95 per share, paid $108.8 million in dividends, repurchased $36.3 million of stock, and financed part of the Bachan’s acquisition with a $200 million term loan, resulting in $201.0 million of total debt outstanding at year-end.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 8, 2026, maintaining the higher dividend level set nine months ago.
The company highlighted 63 consecutive years of regular dividend increases and its 253rd consecutive quarterly dividend. The Board also set the virtual-only annual shareholders meeting for 1:00 p.m. ET, November 11, 2026, with a voting record date of September 14, 2026.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The company will host a live webcast conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day to review the results, accessible via its investor website. Marzetti manufactures and markets specialty food products for retail and foodservice channels.
The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) appointed Mark Carter as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective July 13, 2026. He will lead the end-to-end supply chain, supporting growth while maintaining safety and quality.
Carter brings 25+ years of consumer packaged goods experience and succeeds retiring CSCO Luis Viso.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq:MZTI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share, payable June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026.
This maintains the higher rate set six months ago and supports an annual payout of $3.95 per share for fiscal 2026, up from $3.75 in fiscal 2025. The company reports 63 consecutive years of regular dividend increases and 252 straight quarterly dividends.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) reported fiscal third quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Consolidated net sales declined 1.0% to $453.4M; adjusted net sales excluding a temporary supply agreement were $451.8M. Third-quarter gross profit reached a record $107.2M and gross margin improved ~50 basis points to 23.6%. SG&A rose to $61.4M driven by acquisition-related costs and investments. Net income was $37.1M, or $1.35 per diluted share. The company completed the acquisition of Bachan’s on May 1, 2026. A conference call was held May 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) completed its acquisition of Bachan’s, a Japanese barbecue sauce brand, for $400 million on May 1, 2026. Bachan’s reported ~$87 million in net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The deal was financed with cash on hand and a $200 million term loan. Management highlighted expanded retail and foodservice distribution, supply chain scale, and product innovation as strategic benefits for Marzetti’s sauce portfolio.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) will release its third quarter fiscal 2026 results before market open on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 am ET the same day to review the results.
Investors can register and listen via the company investor website and contact Investor Relations for additional details.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) launched Marzetti Protein Ranch, a first-to-category dressing and dip line offering 3–4 grams of milk protein per serving and fewer calories than the brand's other Ranch options. SKUs include a 13 oz. dressing, 12 oz. dip, and snack packs.
Marzetti said the products will be available at major grocery stores nationwide beginning Spring 2026, aimed at shoppers prioritizing protein while retaining classic Ranch flavor.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) launched Marzetti Simply Dressed, a new line of salad dressings featuring simple, recognizable ingredients and homemade flavors. The line includes Homestyle Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Vinaigrette, Strawberry Poppyseed and Avocado Green Goddess.
According to the company, Simply Dressed will roll out to grocery store shelves nationwide beginning Spring 2026 and will replace the prior Marzetti Simply dressing line.