La vendita allo scoperto per Kraft Heinz dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Kraft Heinz. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio has since included Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach includes a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drives nearly 25% of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.

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The U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8216;s announcement that ice cream makers will eliminate synthetic dyes in their formulations could impact the listed ice cream makers who would be required to execute the change.
What Happened: According to federal health officials cited <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/14/robert-f-kennedy-ice-dream-artificial-dye/">by</a> Fortune, ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply will be required to eliminate synthetic dyes by 2028. 
This move, part of a broader Donald Trump administration push to remove petroleum-based dyes linked to ADHD and cancer, marks a significant shift in the food industry, with Michael Dykes, the president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, saying that it is "a great day for ‘Make America Healthy Again&#8221; <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/14/dairy-industry-ice-cream-dyes-trump">to</a> the Guardian. 
The initiative sees 40 ice cream and frozen dairy dessert makers, including major players, pledging to phase out seven dyes—Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6—by 2028, according to Dykes.
Already, 40% of the food industry has committed to removing these dyes by 2026, with 35% having done so, Kennedy noted in an interview <a href="https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1944957668914856374">with</a> Fox Business. 
The FDA is fast-tracking veggie-based alternatives, approving a new gardenia blue dye for use in candies and sports drinks, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced.
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Why It Matters: Stocks likely impacted include Nestle SA ADR (OTCPK: NSRGY), which produces Häagen-Dazs and Dreyer's.
General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) with its Häagen-Dazs stake, and The Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) for its private-label ice cream, alongside Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>), which has pledged to remove dyes from foods, per Fortune.
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<td>General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</td>
<td>-19.78%</td>
<td>-18.92%</td>
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<td>7.87%</td>
<td>7.04%</td>
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<td>16.68%</td>
<td>38.66%</td>
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<td>4.56%</td>
<td>-1.26%</td>
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<td>Danone ADR (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DANOY#OTCQX">DANOY</a>)</td>
<td>19.98%</td>
<td>25.18%</td>
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<td>Nestle SA ADR (OTCPK: NSRGY)</td>
<td>18.18%</td>
<td>-6.72%</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>-9.65%</td>
<td>-13.91%</td>
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However, experts like Deanna Hoelscher from the University of Texas caution that removing dyes won't make ice cream healthy due to high sugars and fats, while Thomas Galligan of the Center for Science in the Public Interest questions voluntary compliance, per Fortune.
Price Action: 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 higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.43% at $627.48, while the QQQ advanced 0.63% to $559.73, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) is reportedly exploring a significant corporate restructuring, potentially splitting into two distinct entities: a grocery division and a &#8220;Taste Elevation&#8221; segment focused on sauces and spreads. 
The potential breakup, if realized, would mark a pivotal moment for the food giant, formed by the high-profile 2015 merger of Kraft and Heinz. While the company has not confirmed the rumors, the move aligns with recent strategic announcements to enhance shareholder value. 
However, the prospect of a split has drawn a mixed reaction, with some observers questioning whether it will fundamentally address Kraft Heinz&#8217;s underlying business challenges.
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Bank of America Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo shared his perspective on the reportedly possible split, maintaining an Underperform rating and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$29 price forecast</a>.
He cited the company&#8217;s soft fundamentals and valued the stock at 11x estimated 2026 earnings, adding that a breakup alone is unlikely to resolve Kraft Heinz&#8217;s core challenges.
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Kraft Heinz is considering separating into two businesses: one focused on its grocery division and the other on its sauces and spreads segment, known as Taste Elevation. 
While the company has not confirmed the report, the move would align with recent board changes and a May announcement to unlock shareholder value.
The analyst estimates that the Taste Elevation segment, including Heinz and Philadelphia, accounts for about 45% of trailing 12-month sales, or $11 billion, and would likely remain with the parent company.
The Grocery segment, with the remaining 55% of sales (roughly $14 billion), includes brands like Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, and Capri Sun, and would likely be spun off.
Galbo sees only modest upside from a potential Kraft Heinz breakup, estimating just 6.9% upside to its $29 price forecast. Even with favorable valuations, 12x for Taste Elevation and 8x for Grocery, the analyst believes a split alone won&#8217;t significantly boost shareholder value without broader operational improvements.
The analyst also flagged Oscar Mayer as a strategic uncertainty, with reports suggesting Kraft Heinz may sell the brand to suitors like JBS or Alfa. However, KHC could also retain it within the Grocery segment to avoid de-synergies. The brand is currently part of its lower-priority &#8220;Balance&#8221; platform.
If true, this marks the end of a decade-long saga for Kraft Heinz, formed in the high-profile 2015 merger of Kraft and Heinz.
Other Analyst Updates:
Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price forecast from $27 to $29.
Price Action: At Monday&#8217;s last check, KHC shares were trading higher by 2.23% to $27.75.
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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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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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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>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>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<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>
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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>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.

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>Company</td>
<td>Value (as of March 31)</td>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>Company</td>
<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>
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<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>
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<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. </td>
<td>5.30%</td>
<td>-17.17%</td>
<td>15.12%</td>
</tr>
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<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>
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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>).
Price Action: 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, rose slightly in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.011% at $620.41, while the QQQ advanced 0.049% to $552.61, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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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>
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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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Why It Matters: Here is how the stocks of the other canned food products in the U.S. have performed in 2025 and over the last year.
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<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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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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Del Monte Foods Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Here's Why The Canned Foods Maker Struggled While Its Rivals Are Going Strong

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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Hershey (HSY) Stock Climbs On Plan To Cut Synthetic Dyes

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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This Kraft Heinz Analyst Is No Longer Bearish Amid Review Of Strategic Alternatives

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>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) from Neutral to Overweight but lowered the price target from $170 to $162. Yum Brands shares closed at $142.76 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport upgraded the rating for Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $125 to $132. Duke Energy shares closed at $116.95 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois upgraded Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $10.25 to $13.2. Stellantis shares closed at $9.58 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport upgraded the rating for Ameren Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEE#NYSE">AEE</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raised the price target from $91 to $100. Ameren shares closed at $96.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying KHC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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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

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