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U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower.
President Donald Trump imposed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage"> 50% tariffs on Brazil</a>, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations. This was followed by a slew of letters posted on his Truth Social account to Japan, South Korea, and other countries, with a deadline of making a deal by Aug. 1.
Trump also urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 3%, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46336115/as-trump-calls-for-3-percentage-point-rate-cut-too-late-jerome-powell-to-resign-june-fed-minutes-sh">June&#8217;s Fed minutes</a> were awash with words &#8220;uncertain&#8221; and &#8220;uncertainty,&#8221; over the tariffs.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.85%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting.
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<td>-0.23%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
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<td>-0.15%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.13% at $623.24, while the QQQ declined 0.086% to $555.77, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Information technology, utilities, and communication services stocks led the gains on Wednesday, driving U.S. stocks higher.
Investors largely overlooked fresh trade uncertainty, encouraged by the White House&#8217;s delay of new tariffs to Aug. 1st and renewed hopes for negotiations.
In contrast, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the broader market trend, ending the session in the red.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) once again dominated headlines, reaching a staggering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46328569/wall-street-today-tariffs-nvidia-4-trillion">$4 trillion market capitalization</a> and cementing its position as the world&#8217;s most valuable company. It plans to introduce a new AI chip specifically for the Chinese market as early as September.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories saw a 0.3% month-over-month decline in May, falling to $905.5 billion, which was consistent with preliminary estimates and followed a 0.1% increase in the prior month.
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<td>0.94%</td>
<td>20,611.34</td>
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<td>0.61%</td>
<td>6,263.26</td>
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<td>0.49%</td>
<td>44,458.30</td>
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<td>1.07%</td>
<td>2,252.49</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
The senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, Scott Wren, highlighted that the resurfaced tariff negotiations after a 90-day pause have again started to impact global stock and bond markets.
He said that &#8220;Some potentially serious trade frictions were just around the corner, ready to rear their ugly heads and impact global stock and bond markets.&#8221;
Wren highlighted that the first 90-day pause of largely reciprocal tariffs with a number of important trading partners was due to expire today, July 9. But as the financial markets woke up and got ready to go on Monday morning, the headlines hit the newswires that the pause was being pushed back to Aug. 1, and letters were going out to various trading partners encouraging them to come to an agreement with the U.S. by this new date.
&#8220;The upcoming expiration of the 90-day tariff pause on Aug. 12 with China are just a big reminder that we are still in the early stages of hammering out what U.S. trade relationships with our largest global trade partners will be,&#8221; he said.
Granted, the magnitude of implementation has been uneven and inconsistent in recent months, Wren said that &#8220;U.S. consumers have yet to see the full effect of tariffs at this point.&#8221;
&#8220;Consumers are in many cases buying goods that were inventoried by sellers prior to the application of tariffs. Once those inventories are depleted and are replaced with goods that are subject to tariffs, we would expect to see goods inflation increase into the end of this year and in the early months of 2026,&#8221; he said.
Wren added that &#8220;Rising inflation is likely to increase market worries as market consensus calls for two rate cuts in 2025.&#8221;
Meanwhile, talking about inflation, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates stated that &#8220;I am expecting favorable inflation reports and for retail sales to have picked up a bit from May's slow pace.&#8221;
&#8220;Economic activity appears to be picking up, so both business and consumer sentiment should be rising,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>Initial jobless claims data for the week ended July 5 will all be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will speak at 10:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 0.71% in premarket on Thursday after scaling a record market capitalization of over $4 trillion on Wednesday.</li>
<li>WK Kellogg Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) zoomed 52.86% on a report that Ferrero is nearing an agreement to buy the breakfast food company for about $3 billion.</li>
<li>Klotho Neurosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) surged 54.74% as the company was granted FDA Orphan Drug designation for KLTO-202 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.</li>
<li>Creative Medical Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELZ#NASDAQ">CELZ</a>) tumbled 27% as it received a notice of allowance for a U.S. patent titled "Treatment Of Heart Failure And/Or Post Infarct Pathological Remodeling By Ex Vivo Reprogrammed Immune Cells."</li>
<li>Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) dropped 14.29% after the company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS miss.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) was 0.60% higher after posting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $5.50-$6.10 to $5.75-$6.25.</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) was up 0.53% after it agreed to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A.</li>
<li>Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) was up 0.79% as analysts expect it to report earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $2.83 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) was 0.24% lower as it is expected to report earnings before the market opens. Analysts estimate earnings of $2.05 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion.</li>
<li>Helen of Troy Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) advanced 1.29% as analysts expect it to report earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $398.20 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.53% to hover around $68.01 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.35% to hover around $3,325.28 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.16% at the 97.3950 level.
Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday, except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex and Japan's Nikkei 225 indices. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices rose. European markets were higher in early trade.
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Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) announced Thursday that it has entered into a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46335450/kraft-heinz-announces-agreement-to-sell-italian-baby-and-specialty-food-business-to-italys-newprin" rel="noreferrer noopener">definitive agreement to divest</a> its infant and specialty food portfolio in Italy to NewPrinces Group, one of the region&#8217;s top food and beverage producers. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The sale includes well-known brands, Plasmon, Nipiol, Dieterba, Aproten, and Biaglut, and a manufacturing plant in Latina, Italy. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval.
Willem Brandt, President of Europe and Pacific Developed Markets at Kraft Heinz, said the move is designed to sharpen the company&#8217;s focus on core categories such as ketchup, sauces, and condiments, which continue to drive growth under the company&#8217;s Accelerate strategy.
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The Latina facility, which produces approximately 1.8 billion biscuits annually and employs 300 workers, will remain operational under NewPrinces&#8217; ownership. Kraft Heinz said it remains committed to the Italian market and plans to grow its HEINZ product lineup across consumer and foodservice channels.
Carmela Bazzarelli, Managing Director of Kraft Heinz Italia, voiced confidence in NewPrinces&#8217; stewardship of the acquired assets, citing the buyer&#8217;s experience in nutrition and deep roots in the Italian food industry.
NewPrinces, previously known as Newlat Food, broadened its portfolio after acquiring Princes Limited in 2024. Its offerings include brands such as Napolina, Branston, Flora, and Delverde, with distribution spanning the UK and European markets.
KHC has initiated mandatory consultations with labor unions in Italy.
Last month, Kraft Heinz <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45980305/kraft-heinz-bans-artificial-colors-in-us-products-eyes-full-phaseout-by-2027" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> it would stop launching U.S. products with synthetic FD&amp;C colors and entirely remove them by 2027. With nearly 90% of its lineup already free of such dyes, the move aligns with growing demand for cleaner labels. The initiative reinforces the company&#8217;s long-term shift toward healthier, consumer-preferred ingredients.
Investors may also track relevant ETFs, such as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) and the iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYK#NYSE">IYK</a>).
Price Action: KHC shares are trading higher by 0.19% to $26.50 premarket at last check Thursday.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 58 cents per share on revenue of $2.83 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Conagra Brands shares gained 0.8% to $20.55 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $5.50-$6.10 to $5.75-$6.25. AZZ shares gained 0.1% to $101.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.05 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Delta Air shares gained 0.6% to $50.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) agreed to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A. Kraft Heinz shares gained 0.2% to $26.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 90 cents per share on revenue of $398.20 million before the opening bell. Helen of Troy shares gained 1.3% to $31.40 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $27

Market veteran Warren Buffett, famous for his value investing, is indirectly invested in high-dividend yield stocks via Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRA#NYSE">BRA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) subsidiary New England Asset Management.
What Happened: In 1998, Berkshire Hathaway acquired General Re Corp., which in turn owned New England Asset Management (NEAM).
Therefore, NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. While Buffett doesn&#8217;t directly oversee NEAM&#8217;s investment decisions, the portfolio managed by NEAM is considered part of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s overall holdings.
Thus, according to its 13F filings, NEAM holds at least nine stocks that have a dividend yield ranging from 5% to 10.5%.
While most of these nine stocks constitute less than 1% of NEAM&#8217;s 122 holdings as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, only Kraft Heinz Co. is common between Berkshire and NEAM&#8217;s portfolio.
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<td>% Of Holdings (as of March 31)</td>
<td>Number Of Shares</td>
<td>Change From Dec. 31, 2024 (in %)</td>
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<td>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>$2.215 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>72,810</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)</td>
<td>$3.525 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>232,876</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)</td>
<td>$5.005 million</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>225,900</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</td>
<td>$3.939 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>155,448</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>)</td>
<td>$2.407 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>39,476</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>$2.582 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>64,690</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>)</td>
<td>$3.198 million</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
<td>55,140</td>
<td>NEW</td>
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<td>Lamar Advertising Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAMR#NASDAQ">LAMR</a>)</td>
<td>$6.577 million</td>
<td>1.10%</td>
<td>57,805</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>$8.926 million</td>
<td>1.40%</td>
<td>196,795</td>
<td>9%</td>
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Meanwhile, these stocks have not performed well on a year-to-date basis, but their high dividend yields are what make them lucrative, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
These yields are considered high when compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&#8217;s 1.2% dividend yield as of March 21, highlights <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/dividends">Benzinga</a>.
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<td>Dividend Yield</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Kraft Heinz Co. </td>
<td>6.10%</td>
<td>-14.10%</td>
<td>-17.23%</td>
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<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. </td>
<td>10.50%</td>
<td>-2.75%</td>
<td>-5.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ares Capital Corp. </td>
<td>8.60%</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>6.46%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pfizer Inc. </td>
<td>6.70%</td>
<td>-3.72%</td>
<td>-7.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. </td>
<td>5.30%</td>
<td>-17.17%</td>
<td>15.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>-26.15%</td>
<td>-31.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Realty Income Corp.</td>
<td>5.60%</td>
<td>9.30%</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lamar Advertising Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>2.12%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Verizon Communications Inc.</td>
<td>6.30%</td>
<td>7.09%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
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Why It Matters: Investors keenly follow the trades of the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; &#8211; Buffett, for a deeper insight into his expertise.
His direct and indirect investments through Berkshire or other subsidiaries or holding companies influence the decisions of several investors.
Berkshire&#8217;s top holdings as of the first quarter 13F filings include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
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Kraft Heinz's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NYSE">KHC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 47.22 million shares sold short, which is 5.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kraft Heinz Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kraft Heinz has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kraft Heinz's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kraft Heinz's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.62%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr">Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, who&nbsp;is making strides in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42144709/kennedys-war-on-food-dyes-could-be-coming-to-your-breakfast-table">his war against synthetic food dyes</a>, is now targeting colorful favorites such as Jell-O snacks, Kool-Aid and Lucky Charms cereals. 
By the end of 2027, many of these products are meant to be free of synthetic dyes, with companies like Nestlé SA-ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSRGY#OTC">NSRGY</a>), ConAgra Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>), General Mills Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) and PepsiCo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) vowing to be on board.
Kennedy has targeted synthetic dyes as part of his &#8220;Make America Healthy Again&#8221; (MAHA) movement, which aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Despite skepticism about his voluntary approach, RFK's campaign has gained traction, with food giants agreeing to remove petroleum-based dyes by 2026, citing links to behavioral problems in children, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/us/politics/rfk-food-dyes-candy.html">reported</a> the New York Times on Monday.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Then There's The Candy</h1>
The candy industry, which relies heavily on synthetic dyes, remains a significant obstacle, especially companies like Mars, the maker of M&amp;M&#8217;s and Skittles. A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that 19% of processed foods contain synthetic dyes, with confectionery products leading the way. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Old Habits</h1>
Forrest E. Mars Sr., who established M&amp;M Limited in Newark, New Jersey, <a href="https://www.mms.com/en-ie/explore/about-us">introduced</a> M&amp;M&#8217;s Plain Chocolate Candies in 1941. In the 1960s, Starbursts burst onto the candy scene. 
To the company&#8217;s credit, Mars recently removed titanium dioxide, a whitening agent, from Skittles but has refused to eliminate synthetic dyes without federal mandates. The National Confectioners Association, representing candy makers, has stated that the industry needs more time and alternatives to meet demand, warning that the use of natural colors could drive up prices.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Red Dye No. 3 Finally Banned</h1>
In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43011207/fda-bans-red-dye-no-3-effective-january-2027-cites-cancer-risks-food-stocks-to-watch">announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3</a>, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The ban will take effect on Jan. 15, 2027. The dye, widely prevalent in U.S. supermarkets, is used to color food items consumed by young children.
While Kennedy has faced resistance, some states, like Texas and West Virginia, will soon require warning labels on foods containing synthetic dyes. 
That said, Mars has support in Congress, with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) defending the safety of currently FDA-approved dyes. He also raised concerns over the high cost of substitutes, though Kennedy has vowed to work with Congress on the issue, noted the New York Times.
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RFK Jr.'s Battle Against Synthetic Food Dye: Will M&M's, Skittles Keep Their Colors?

Despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46244105/june-jobs-report-nonfarm-payroll-adp-data">better-than-expected jobs report</a> sending the major indices higher, multinational food company Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) conspicuously lost a relatively sizable portion of its market value during Thursday afternoon trading. While nonfarm payrolls increasing by 147,000 in June represented the strongest reading so far in 2025, it wasn't enough to convince investors to buy KHC stock. Still, that just might change for the better.
Undoubtedly, the Trump administration has sparked massive changes across the board. However, the food industry in particular has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45560572/rfk-jr-s-make-america-healthy-again-report-stirs-gop-farmers-over-glyphosate-concerns-ahead-of-release">under the spotlight</a> thanks to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, Kennedy aimed the spotlight on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44209953/rfk-jr-takes-on-food-giants-calls-meeting-with-pepsico-and-general-mills">processed food concerns</a>.
To be sure, Kraft Heinz faces other challenges besides the political headwind. Nevertheless, the impact to KHC stock cannot be ignored. Since the 2024 presidential election, KHC has dropped around 20%, reflecting investor concerns about how the underlying company can adapt to the new public health framework.
Investors will receive greater clarity on July 30, when the food producer is scheduled to release its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/earnings">earnings</a> results for the second quarter. In the meantime, there's reason for optimism despite the ugly erosion of KHC stock.
Last month, Kraft Heinz announced that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45980305/kraft-heinz-bans-artificial-colors-in-us-products-eyes-full-phaseout-by-2027">not launch any new products</a> in the U.S. that incorporate chemical dyes listed under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&amp;C) Act. The company will also remove remaining FD&amp;C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. Per The New York Times, the move came two months after Kennedy moved to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/business/kraft-heinz-chemical-food-dyes.html">ban</a> artificial food dyes.
However, nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz's U.S. product lineup was already free of FD&amp;C colors. Not only that, the company has been making efforts to remove artificial colors since 2016, in response to shifting consumer preferences.
It's possible, then, that the market has been overreacting to some of the pessimistic press that the food industry has been receiving.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Playing The Numbers Game With KHC Stock</h2>
As intriguing as a fundamental narrative may be, the approach lacks specificity — the very quality that options traders need. When it comes to trading in the derivatives market, a thesis can't just be accurate regarding the magnitude component (y-axis); it must also meet the profitability threshold within the given time period (x-axis).
To better guide the decision-making process, traders need to apply statistical analysis. Here, the temptation is to merely take the frequency of the desired outcome divided by the total number of events in the dataset. But this approach only calculates the derivative probability or outcome odds across the dataset's entire distribution. What traders really need is the conditional probability — outcome odds across a specific subset of the data.
To use a baseball analogy, derivative probabilities are akin to a player's career batting average. They provide a baseline expectation. Conditional probabilities represent situational batting averages, such as how a player stacks up against specific pitchers. It's entirely possible that an otherwise mediocre player just has an ability to wreak havoc on certain opponents.
Still, to quantify whether an advantage exists for a particular situation, the underlying metric must be the same. For example, one can't compare baseball stats with those of cricket. To that end, the conversion of price action into market breadth — or sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions — pancakes continuous scalar signals into distinct, discrete events.
Using this framework, the price action of KHC stock in the trailing two months can be denoted as a "3-7-D" sequence: three up weeks, seven down weeks, with a negative trajectory across the 10-week period. Admittedly, this conversion process compresses KHC's magnitude dynamism into a simple binary code. But the benefit is that market behaviors can be segregated into distinct demand profiles. Further, these profiles can be studied for their transitional likelihood, opening the door to conditional probabilistic analysis.
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Since January 2019, the 3-7-D sequence has flashed 35 times. In 62.86% of cases, the price action for the following week (which corresponds with the business week beginning July 7) results in upside, with a median return of 1.84%.
Assuming that KHC stock ends this holiday-shortened week around $26.70, the security should be able to pop its head above the $27 level relatively quickly. If the bulls maintain control of the market for two weeks, past analogs imply a push toward $27.50.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking A Swing At Kraft Heinz Options</h2>
For those seeking a quick hit, the 26.50/27.50 bull call spread expiring July 18 presents a risky but enticing idea. This transaction involves buying the $26.50 call and simultaneously selling the $27.50 call, for a net debit paid of $45, the most that can be lost in this trade. Should KHC stock rise through the short strike price ($27.50) at expiration, the maximum reward is $55, a payout of over 122%.
Another approach is to consider the 27/28 bull spread expiring Aug. 1. This trade requires a net debit of $46 with a maximum reward of $54, a payout of over 117%. While there's greater time for this bullish thesis to pan out, the spread is highly dependent on the second-quarter earnings results (assuming a hold to expiration).
Either way, the bullish strategy is compelling because of the implied shift in sentiment regime of the 3-7-D sequence. As a baseline, the chance that KHC stock will rise on any given week is only 49.71%. In recent years, KHC hasn't been a great trade for the bulls. However, circumstances appear to be statistically different at this moment, thus incentivizing a speculative posture.
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Del Monte Foods, a 138-year-old titan in canned fruits and vegetables, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, aiming to restructure its finances and pursue a sale of its assets.
What Happened: The company, known for brands like Del Monte, Contadina, and College Inn, secured $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing, including $165 million in new funds, to maintain operations during this process, according to a press release
The company's struggles stem from a combination of heavy debt, shifting consumer preferences, and macroeconomic pressures. 
A CNN Business <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/food/del-monte-foods-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a> indicates that consumers are increasingly favoring healthier, preservative-free alternatives, reducing demand for Del Monte's core products.
While competitors adapted to trends like plant-based fresh foods and innovative packaging, Del Monte's flat sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2024 and a $127 million net loss reflect its failure to pivot effectively.
Greg Longstreet, the president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said that the company &#8220;faced challenges intensified by a dynamic macroeconomic environment.&#8221; 
Additionally, the 2014 acquisition by Del Monte Pacific Limited saddled the U.S. subsidiary with over $1.2 billion in secured debt, exacerbated by rising interest rates, as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-02/canned-food-producer-del-monte-foods-files-for-bankruptcy">noted </a>by Bloomberg. 
&#8220;This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte Foods. After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaround and create a stronger and enduring Del Monte Foods,&#8221; added Longstreet.
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<td>Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>-12.06%</td>
<td>-15.67%</td>
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<td>Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</td>
<td>-23.60%</td>
<td>-24.85%</td>
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<td>Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>-24.01%</td>
<td>-29.04%</td>
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<td>B&amp;G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGS#NYSE">BGS</a>)</td>
<td>-36.33%</td>
<td>-42.09%</td>
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<td>General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</td>
<td>-15.28%</td>
<td>-14.66%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, edged higher on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.45% at $620.45, while the QQQ advanced 0.70% to $550.80, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Shares of Hershey Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) closed Tuesday&#8217;s session sharply higher amid news that the confectionery giant will eliminate synthetic dyes from its products by the end of 2027.
What To Know: The move, as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-01/hershey-to-remove-synthetic-dyes-from-its-snacks-by-end-of-2027">reported</a> by Bloomberg, positions Hershey alongside other major food industry players making similar commitments.
According to a Hershey spokesperson cited by Bloomberg, the decision is a response to a &#8220;patchwork of state regulations&#8221; that are creating confusion and have the potential to increase costs for consumers. This step likely aims to streamline its product portfolio and maintain consumer trust.
Hershey is the latest in a series of food giants to announce the removal of artificial colors. This industry-wide shift follows heightened attention on food additives, including efforts at the state level to regulate such ingredients.
The core issue stems from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44939726/rfk-jr-will-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-by-end-of-2026-what-it-means-for-pepsi-coca-cola-general-mills">efforts</a> of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. By making the removal of artificial dyes a key priority, he has catalyzed a movement at the state level.
Competitors including Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) and General Mills Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) have made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45980305/kraft-heinz-bans-artificial-colors-in-us-products-eyes-full-phaseout-by-2027">similar pledges</a> to remove synthetic dyes from their products.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy HSY Stock</h1>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share — or fractional share — of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in a 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, Hershey is in the Consumer Staples sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Goldman Sachs is cautious about Kraft Heinz Co's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) review of strategic alternatives.
The process could lend upside, but the firm&#8217;s analysts are mindful of the company's "sales declines and market share losses across key categories.&#8221;
The Kraft Heinz Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/63875da89f15fd0001b84e16/leah-jordan">Analyst Leah Jordan</a> upgraded the rating from Sell to Neutral, while raising the price target from $25 to $27.
The Kraft Heinz Thesis: Krafty has been eager to "unlock shareholder value," Jordan said in the upgrade note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
She added that if Kraft Heinz's largest shareholder, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), sells its position, the funds could be used for share buybacks.
Some press reports suggest coffee and Oscar Mayer are divestiture options, the analyst stated.
"KHC has a portfolio of well-known brands, thus we acknowledge there are potential actions which could be accretive to shareholders," she further wrote.
Price Action: Shares of Kraft Heinz had declined by 0.83% to $25.82 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan upgraded the rating for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raised the price target from $25 to $27. Kraft Heinz shares closed at $26.03 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Kraft Heinz Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan upgrades Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raises the price target from $25 to $27.

Goldman Sachs Upgrades Kraft Heinz to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $27

Kraft Heinz's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NYSE">KHC</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 53.06 million shares sold short, which is 6.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.25 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kraft Heinz Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750348827_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kraft Heinz has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kraft Heinz's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kraft Heinz's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.16%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is Kraft Heinz Gaining or Losing Market Support?

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) announced on Tuesday that it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food, Drug &amp; Cosmetic (FD&amp;C) colors, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45968572/kraft-heinz-commits-to-remove-fd-c-colors-from-its-u-s-portfolio-before-the-end-of-2027-and-will-n" rel="noreferrer noopener">effective immediately</a>.
The company also announced it will remove the remaining FD&amp;C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027.
According to Kraft Heinz, nearly 90% of its U.S. product lineup is already free of FD&amp;C colors.
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For the remaining items, the company has launched a comprehensive strategy to remove, replace, or reinvent colors to meet the growing consumer demand for cleaner ingredient labels.
Kraft Heinz&#8217;s color reformulation effort is anchored in the &#8220;3Rs&#8221;: removing synthetic dyes when not essential, substituting artificial coloring with natural options, or developing new color solutions when alternatives aren&#8217;t available.
The company has been on a journey to reduce FD&amp;C colors, notably removing artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors from Kraft Mac &amp; Cheese in 2016. Heinz Tomato Ketchup has always derived its red color naturally from tomatoes, the company said in a press release.
Kraft Heinz is also working with licensees of its brands to encourage them to remove FD&amp;C colors.
While FD&amp;C colors have a long history of FDA approval, Kraft Heinz is making this change as part of its ongoing evolution to meet consumer preferences.
Beyond color removal, Kraft Heinz is dedicated to improving the nutritional profile of its products. Over the past five years, the company has made over 1,000 recipe changes to improve product nutrition, including adding protein and fiber, and reducing sugar, salt, and saturated fat.
The company said that it is on track to reduce nearly 55 million pounds of sugar across its portfolio by the end of this year.
The company emphasizes its commitment to quality sourcing, with examples like California-grown tomatoes for Heinz Ketchup, Ohio and Michigan cucumbers for Claussen pickles, Idaho potatoes for Ore-Ida, and Upstate New York dairy for Philadelphia cream cheese.
The company said that this initiative underscores Kraft Heinz&#8217;s continuous efforts to evolve its products to deliver superiority to consumers, focusing on nutritious, affordable, and great-tasting food.
Price Action: KHC shares are trading higher by 0.69% to $25.97 at last check Tuesday.
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Kraft Heinz Bans Artificial Colors In US Products, Eyes Full Phaseout By 2027

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/kraft-heinz-is-ditching-artificial-dyes-bcd4626d">https://www.wsj.com/business/kraft-heinz-is-ditching-artificial-dyes-bcd4626d</a>&nbsp;

Wall Street Journal Reported Kraft Heinz Will Remove Artificial Dyes From U.S. Products Before End of 2027, Including Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Crystal Light

In the current market session, Kraft Heinz Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) price is at $26.68, after a 0.76% increase. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 3.62%, and in the past year, by 19.23%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749589218_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Kraft Heinz P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Kraft Heinz has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 30.45 of the Food Products industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749589218_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Kraft Heinz Inc's Price Over Earnings

Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $27 to $25.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $25

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