Here's What Analysts Think About UTZ Brands (UTZ)

UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) is one of the best confectionery, cookie, and snack stocks to buy. UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) has received several rating updates since the beginning of the year. Most recently, Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on the stock on January 27 and set a price target of $15.00. UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) also received a bullish stance from RBC Capital on January 16, which reaffirmed a Buy rating with a price target of $17.00.

However, UBS cut the price target on UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) to $11 from $11.50 on January 14 while keeping a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm told investors in a research note that while the market backdrop and operating environment for the Consumer Staples sector remain challenging, fundamentals may improve in 2026.

In addition, TD Cowen assigned a Hold rating to UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) on January 12, stating that the fiscal Q4 sales shortfall appears largely temporary, linked primarily to retailer inventory reductions due to a slowdown in November sales. It added that although December saw improved consumption and shipment, the recovery was unable to completely nullify the weakness of the quarter, with the recent sales growth decelerating compared to the previous quarter.

UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) markets, manufactures, and distributes branded snacks. Its portfolio includes a range of salty snacking products, such as pretzels, potato chips, veggie, cheese, and pork skins. The company’s brands include Utz, Golden Flake, Zapp’s, Good Health, Hawaiian, and Boulder Canyon.

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