The Kraft Heinz CompanyNasdaq: KHC
Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods & Meats
$24.26
+3.04%
Vol: 833K
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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May 21Kraft Heinz held annual meeting May 14 as CEO Cahillane bought $5M in shares signaling confidence after Q1 beatMixed▶
Kraft Heinz held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2026. CEO Steven Cahillane purchased 213,106 shares valued at $4.99M, signaling personal commitment to the food giant's prospects. The company reported Q1 EPS of $0.67 (+13.6%) with net sales of $6.05B (+0.8%) on May 6, with organic sales slipping only 0.4% (much improved from Q4's 4% decline). KHC commenced a $1.1B cash tender offer for notes due 2046/2049. The company declared a $0.40 quarterly dividend payable June 26. Ore-Ida launched Dino and Star Tater Tots, its first new shapes in nearly 20 years. CEO emphasized the decision to halt the split was right. Risk: Hold consensus from 21 analysts with $23.87 price target only 1.55% above current price.
May 20Kraft Heinz CEO Cahillane buys $5M of shares signaling confidence after Q1 beat and $1.1B debt tenderPositive▶
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane purchased 213,106 shares for approximately $5.0 million on May 12, 2026, signaling strong conviction in the post-split strategy. The buy followed Q1 2026 results on May 6 with net sales of $6.05B (+0.8%), diluted EPS of $0.67 (+13.6%), and reaffirmed 2026 outlook of $1.98-$2.10 adjusted EPS. Cahillane noted investments in lagging brands are paying off, validating the decision to halt the split — $600M has been deployed to revitalize brands. The company commenced a tender offer to repurchase up to $1.1B of notes due 2046/2049 with an early tender date of May 20. Ore-Ida launched Dino and Star Tater Tots, its first new shapes in nearly 20 years. Annual meeting held May 14.
May 19Kraft Heinz CEO Steven Cahillane buys $5M of stock and company launches €1B euro debt offering after Q1 beat.Mixed▶
On May 13, 2026, Kraft Heinz CEO Steven Cahillane purchased 213,106 shares for approximately $4,999,466, a strong insider-confidence signal amid investor concerns about declining sales and margins. On May 7, 2026, Kraft Heinz Foods Company entered an underwriting agreement for a €1 billion euro debt offering split between €500M of 3.500% notes due 2031 and €500M of 3.950% notes due 2034, expected to be issued around May 21, 2026. The same day, the company launched a tender offer for up to $1.1 billion of senior notes due 2046 and 2049 - a clear capital-structure re-balancing. Q1 2026 EPS of $0.58 on revenue of about $6 billion beat consensus; 2026 guidance for Adjusted EPS of $1.98-$2.10 and organic net sales down 1.5%-3.5% was reaffirmed. Risk: weak consumer sentiment and rising input costs continue to pressure the food giant despite the CEO's vote of confidence.
May 18Kraft Heinz CEO Cahillane bought 213,106 shares for ~$5M on May 12, 2026, after a Q1 EPS beat at $0.67 and a €1B euro-debt offering.Positive▶
On May 12, 2026, Kraft Heinz CEO Steven Cahillane purchased 213,106 shares of KHC for an estimated $4,999,807, a notable insider vote of confidence. Q1 2026 results on May 6 showed net sales of $6.05B (+0.8%), organic net sales -0.4%, gross profit of $2.22B (+7.5%) and diluted EPS of $0.67 (+13.6%), with management reaffirming FY26 guidance and noting that a $600M reinvestment in lagging brands and the halted company split are starting to pay off. The board declared a $0.40 quarterly dividend payable June 26, and launched a cash tender for up to $1.1B of notes (expiring June 5). On May 7, the company signed an underwriting deal for €1B in senior notes due 2031 and 2034. Ore-Ida launched new Dino and Star Tater Tots as part of the United Tastes of America portfolio campaign. Shares closed at $23.18 on May 13; the 17-analyst consensus is Hold with a $24.50 PT.
May 15Kraft Heinz issues 1B euro senior notes May 21 amid renewed split skepticism and CEO's $5M insider buyMixed▶
Kraft Heinz announced a 1B euro senior notes issuance expected around May 21, 2026. On May 13, reports surfaced that the planned company split into Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co. faces renewed doubt as weak performance blunts the break-up case. CEO Steve Cahillane bought 213,106 shares for $4.999M, signaling personal commitment to the turnaround. Q1 2026 (May 6) net sales rose 0.8% to $6.0B with adjusted EPS beating expectations and free cash flow strong; organic net sales were down 0.4%. The company maintained 2026 outlook of adjusted EPS $1.98-$2.10 and organic sales of -3.5% to -1.5%. Ore-Ida launched Dino and Star Tater Tots and Kraft Heinz unveiled "The United Tastes of America" portfolio campaign. The $0.40 quarterly dividend goes ex June 5. Shares at $23.18 reflect ongoing skepticism about turnaround pace.
May 14Kraft Heinz Q1 2026 results show progress as paused split decision validated; CEO touts share gains in Taste ElevationPositive▶
Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 results on May 6, with organic net sales down 0.4% but exceeding expectations and strong free cash flow. CEO Steve Cahillane said the results validate the decision to halt the planned split, citing $600M reinvestment in sales and improving market share trends in Taste Elevation. Q2 2026 EPS of $0.58 beat the $0.50 estimate by 16% on revenue of $6.05B (vs. $5.89B forecast); shares climbed 2.47% post-print. Ore-Ida launched new Dino and Star Tater Tots on May 6, and the company launched The United Tastes of America campaign — its largest portfolio campaign ever. Stock at $23.66 with 6.76% yield, Hold consensus from 15 analysts.
May 13Kraft Heinz beat Q1 2026 estimates with EPS $0.58 on $6.05B revenue; launched $1.1B tender offer for senior notes.Positive▶
Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 results on May 6 with net sales up 0.8% to $6.05B (beating $5.89B consensus), adjusted EPS of $0.58, and net income of $799M (up 11.9% YoY). Organic sales declined 0.4%, better than guidance. CEO confirmed the decision to halt the planned split is working: a $600M reinvestment program is driving improved market share. Management maintained FY 2026 EPS guidance of $1.98-$2.10 and declared $0.40 quarterly dividend. Kraft Heinz Foods Co. launched a $1.1B cash tender offer for its 2046 and 2049 senior notes. Ore-Ida launched new Dino and Star Tater Tots. Risk: GLP-1 demand pressure and private-label competition.
May 12Kraft Heinz beat Q1 2026 estimates with $0.58 adjusted EPS on $6.05B revenue, maintained full-year guidance, and CEO Cahillane said halting the split is showing positive results.Mixed▶
Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58 and revenue of approximately $6.05 billion, beating estimates, with net income up 11.9% YoY to $799 million. Organic sales fell only 0.4%, a sharp improvement from a 4% decline in Q4. The share of categories holding or gaining market share rose from 21% to 35%, reaching 58% in March. The company maintained FY 2026 guidance for organic sales down 1.5%-3.5% and adjusted EPS of $1.98-$2.10, and expects Q2 revenue down 3-5% citing Easter shift and SNAP headwind. KHC also launched a $1.1B tender offer for 2046 and 2049 senior notes. Risk: limited upside to guidance and a hold consensus rating with ~$24.33 mean price target signal investor caution despite turnaround signs.
May 11Kraft Heinz beats Q1 estimates with $0.58 EPS as $600M brand investments show turnaround momentumPositive▶
Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58 (beat $0.51 est) and revenue of $6.05 billion (beat $5.94B est) on May 6, 2026, with the stock climbing 2.47% on the news. The proportion of total business categories holding or gaining market share rose from 21% last year to 35% in Q1 and 58% by March. The CEO said halting the planned business split was the right strategic move, with $600 million invested into reinvigorating sales. Despite better-than-expected Q1, the company maintained FY 2026 outlook: organic net sales down 1.5%-3.5% and adjusted EPS $1.98-$2.10. The Board declared a $0.40 quarterly dividend (6.9% yield) and launched a tender offer for up to $1.1B of 2046 and 2049 senior notes. Ore-Ida launched new Dino and Star Tater Tots.
May 8Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58 on May 6, beating estimates, with reaffirmed full-year guidance of $1.98-$2.10.Positive▶
Kraft Heinz posted strong Q1 2026 results with net sales of $6.05 billion (up 0.8% YoY) and net income of $799 million (up 11.9% YoY). Adjusted EPS of $0.58 beat estimates, while free cash flow jumped to $766 million. CEO Steve Cahillane highlighted that investments made in 2025 are driving traction with improving market share trends in key brands like Taste Elevation. The company maintained full-year 2026 guidance of organic net sales decline of 1.5%-3.5% and adjusted EPS of $1.98-$2.10. Ore-Ida launched new Dino and Star Tater Tots on May 6. Analyst consensus is Hold with $24.44 price target.
May 7Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58 beat consensus; company launching $600M turnaround investment with $1.1B convertible debt repurchase.Mixed▶
Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.58, exceeding expectations, with net sales of $6.05 billion up 0.8% YoY. The company is investing $600 million in turnaround initiatives including increased marketing and R&D spend ahead of a potential future business split. Management cited legacy brands (Heinz, Kraft mac and cheese, Capri Sun) as key growth opportunities. Full-year 2026 guidance: organic sales down 1.5-3.5%, adjusted EPS $1.98-$2.10. The company is also launching $1.1 billion convertible debt repurchase.
May 6Kraft Heinz beats Q1 earnings but faces profit pressure with raised guidancePositive▶
KHC reported Q1 2026 earnings of $6.047B in sales beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.58 up 15.4% versus consensus. The company maintained full-year guidance while closing the sale of its Italy infant food business and pausing a planned spin-off. Despite a 0.8% revenue increase, organic sales dipped 0.4% from volume/mix pressure offset by higher pricing. The company is willingly accepting near-term profit compression to fund a long-term turnaround, with adjusted EPS guidance of $2.10-$1.98 for 2026. Shares rose roughly 3% in pre-market trading on the earnings beat.
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