Utz Brands Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for July 31, 2025. The company will release its earnings materials, including a press release, pre-recorded management remarks, and a slide presentation at 6:30 a.m. ET.

A live Q&A session with analysts will follow at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access all materials and the webcast through the "Events & Presentations" section of Utz's investor relations website.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) has partnered with Potbelly Sandwich Works (NASDAQ: PBPB) to launch new Hot Pepper Flavored Potato Chips, exclusively available at Potbelly shops nationwide. The new product is inspired by Potbelly's signature Hot Peppers, bringing their popular spicy flavor to Zapp's kettle-style chips.

The collaboration builds on a 15-year partnership between the two brands, with Zapp's chips being a longtime companion to Potbelly's oven-toasted sandwiches. The Hot Pepper Chips join Zapp's existing lineup, which includes flavors such as Voodoo®, Spicy Cajun Crawtators®, Evil Eye®, and Salt & Vinegar.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ), a leading U.S. salty snacks manufacturer, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.061 per share on its Class A Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on July 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025. The payment will be funded through cash distributions from Utz Brands Holdings, LLC to Utz and other common unit holders on a pro-rata basis. The company's Board of Directors will determine future dividend declarations based on various factors including operational results and financial conditions.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded Salty Snacks, has announced its participation in the virtual Oppenheimer 25th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference. The company's presentation is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the "Events & Presentations" section on Utz's investor relations website. A replay of the presentation will remain available online for 90 days following the event. This conference participation demonstrates Utz's commitment to maintaining open communication with investors and analysts.

Utz Brands (UTZ) will showcase its product portfolio at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis from May 13-15. The company is introducing several new seasonal and innovative products across its brands. Key highlights include: • A limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chips collaboration with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, with up to $25,000 in sales being donated • New partnerships with Mike's Hot Honey® featuring Cheese Pizza flavored Cheese Balls and kettle-cooked chips made with avocado oil • Expansion of the Mixed Minis Pretzel line with Sour Cream & Onion flavor • Introduction of Zapp's Big Cheezy Sinfully Seasoned® Pretzel Stix • New Boulder Canyon wavy varieties and On The Border Café Style flavored tortilla chips The showcase demonstrates Utz's focus on seasonal collections and flavor innovations while maintaining traditional offerings.

Utz Brands reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with Net Sales increasing 1.6% to $352.1 million. The company achieved 2.9% Total Organic Net Sales growth, with Branded Salty Snacks up 4.9%. Key financial highlights include: Net Income rising 137.5% to $5.7 million, Adjusted EBITDA growing 3.9% to $45.1 million, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share increasing 14.3% to $0.16. The company's Power Four Brands (Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon) saw Retail Sales increase by 1.7%. Despite category softness, Utz gained market share with Retail Volumes up 5.7%. The company reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, projecting low-single-digit Organic Net Sales growth, 6-10% Adjusted EBITDA growth, and 10-15% Adjusted EPS growth.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) has announced the launch of edition Lemonade Potato Chips in partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. The innovative flavor combines the tangy sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of potato chips.

The new product will be available in 7.75-oz bags through August 2025, sold online at utzsnacks.com and in leading retailers nationwide. As part of this initiative, Utz will donate a portion of each bag sold, up to $25,000, to support childhood cancer research through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The edition release represents a strategic collaboration between a leading U.S. salty snack brand and the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the country, combining product innovation with charitable giving.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) has announced the launch of two new -time Cheese Ball flavors - Red Hot and Cheese Pizza Mike's Hot Honey - available through October in 14.5-ounce barrels. The company is also rolling out a redesigned 23-ounce barrel for its original Cheddar Cheese Balls nationwide.

The Cheese Pizza Mike's Hot Honey flavor marks the third collaboration between Utz and Mike's Hot Honey, following their successful potato chip and pretzel partnerships. This new product combines Mike's Hot Honey's sweet-heat profile with Utz's classic Cheese Balls format.

The launch timing coincides with National Cheese Ball Day on April 17. The new products will be available at major retailers nationwide and through utzsnacks.com and Amazon.

Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) announced key leadership changes and preliminary Q1 2025 results. William J. Kelley Jr. will become Executive VP, CFO, and Principal Accounting Officer on May 1, 2025, succeeding Ajay Kataria. Additionally, Mark Schreiber, EVP Sales & Chief Customer Officer, will retire May 31, 2025, to be succeeded by Jeremy Stuart.

The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 outlook and released preliminary Q1 2025 expectations, including: Net Sales growth of 1.5-1.7%, Organic Net Sales increase of 2.8-3.0%, Net Income between $4-6 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $44-46 million, and Diluted EPS of $0.08-0.10.

For full fiscal year 2025, Utz projects low-single-digit Organic Net Sales growth, Adjusted EBITDA growth of 6-10%, and Adjusted EPS growth of 10-15%. The company expects to approach a Net Leverage Ratio of 3x by fiscal year-end 2025.