Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2026-02-12. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Utz Brands will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26.

The market awaits Utz Brands's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.

It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.

Earnings Track Record

The company's EPS missed by $0.00 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.86% increase in the share price on the following day.

Here's a look at Utz Brands's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024
EPS Estimate	0.23	0.19	0.15	0.19
EPS Actual	0.23	0.17	0.16	0.22
Price Change %	1.00	5.00	-2.00	2.00

Tracking Utz Brands's Stock Performance

Shares of Utz Brands were trading at $11.09 as of February 10. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 19.49%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release.

Insights Shared by Analysts on Utz Brands

For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Utz Brands.

The consensus rating for Utz Brands is Outperform, based on 4 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $13.25, there's a potential 19.48% upside.

Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers

In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of John B Sanfilippo & Son, Vital Farms and Treehouse Foods, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.

• Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for John B Sanfilippo & Son, with an average 1-year price target of $109.0, suggesting a potential 882.87% upside.
• Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Vital Farms, with an average 1-year price target of $48.09, suggesting a potential 333.63% upside.
• Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Treehouse Foods, with an average 1-year price target of $22.5, suggesting a potential 102.89% upside.

Peers Comparative Analysis Summary

In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for John B Sanfilippo & Son, Vital Farms and Treehouse Foods are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

Company	Consensus	Revenue Growth	Gross Profit	Return on Equity
Utz Brands	Outperform	3.37%	$126.90M	-2.02%
John B Sanfilippo & Son	Buy	4.55%	$59.17M	4.90%
Vital Farms	Buy	37.20%	$74.96M	5.12%
Treehouse Foods	Neutral	0.14%	$157.90M	-19.07%

Key Takeaway:

Utz Brands ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it is in the middle for Return on Equity.

Get to Know Utz Brands Better

Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks. It produces a broad offering of salty snacks, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pork skins, pub/party mixes, and other snacks. Its iconic portfolio of authentic, craft, and better-for-you (BFY) brands, which includes Utz, Zapp's, On The Border, Golden Flake, and Boulder Canyon, among others, enjoys household penetration in the United States, where its products can be found in approximately half of U.S. household. The company operates in eight manufacturing facilities with a broad range of capabilities, and its products are distributed nationally to grocery, mass, club, convenience, drug, e-commerce and other retailers through direct shipments, distributors, and approximately 2,500 DSD routes.

Breaking Down Utz Brands's Financial Performance

Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.

Revenue Growth: Utz Brands displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.37%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.

Net Margin: Utz Brands's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -3.89%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.

Return on Equity (ROE): Utz Brands's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -2.02%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.

Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.52%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.

Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.43.

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