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Kraft Heinz

In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create the third-largest food and beverage manufacturer in North America behind wide-moats PepsiCo and Nestle and the fifth-largest player in the world. Beyond its namesake brands, the combined firm's portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also operates a growing presence in the foodservice arena. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach counts a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drives about 25% of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.

The Kraft Heinz Co

KRAFT HEINZ ORD

On Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) registered a decline in <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241102654212/en/Berkshire-Hathaway-Inc.-News-Release" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter</a> operating earnings, driven by weakness in the insurance underwriting segment.
The Omaha-based company&#8217;s quarterly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/3rdqtr24.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">operating earnings</a> of $10.09 billion slumped over 6% from $10.761 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Approximately 70% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies, as of September-end 2024:
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<li>American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) &nbsp;&#8211; $41.1 billion</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;&#8211; $69.9 billion</li>
<li>Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) &#8211; $31.7 billion</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>)&nbsp;&#8211; $28.7 billion&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) &#8211; $17.5 billion</li>
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It seems <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/warren-buffett">Warren Buffett</a> has vended another considerable slice of his Apple stake, continuing to reduce Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s most significant equity investment for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Despite the ongoing selling spree, Berkshire did not buy back any company shares during the period.
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s cash reserves soared to a record $325.2 billion as of September-end, increasing from $276.9 billion in the second quarter, as Warren Buffett continued selling stocks, per a <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/02/berkshire-hathaways-cash-fortress-tops-300-billion-as-buffett-sells-more-stock-freezes-buybacks.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">news</a> report from CNBC.
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This suggests that Buffett sold roughly a quarter of his stake, leaving around 300 million shares in his holdings. Overall, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/02/berkshire-hathaway-brk-earnings-q3-2024.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> that his stake has decreased by 67.2% compared to the end of the third quarter of last year.
He began reducing his stake in the iPhone manufacturer during the fourth quarter of 2023 and significantly increased his selling in the second quarter, when he unexpectedly sold nearly half of his investment, the report added.
Berkshire and its subsidiaries also invest in certain businesses using the equity method, with significant holdings in common stock of The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>).
As of September 30, 2024, the firm owned 26.9% of Kraft Heinz&#8217;s outstanding shares and 28.2% of Occidental&#8217;s outstanding shares.
Q3 In Detail
The company reported third-quarter net earnings of $18,272 per average equivalent Class A share, compared with a $(8,824) loss per share in the year-ago period.&nbsp;
The company registered net earnings of $12.18 per average equivalent Class B share, compared with $(5.88) per share year over year.
In the third quarter, insurance underwriting generated earnings of $750 million versus $2.42 billion year over year (down 69%).
Earnings from insurance investment income were $3.664 billion, higher&nbsp;than $2.470 billion a year ago.
Buffett, 94, is one of the best-known fundamental investors in the world. Known as the &#8220;Oracle of Omaha,&#8221; he has a real-time net worth of $142.2 billion&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/warren-buffett/?sh=2ee1b9a34639" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> Forbes.
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AAPL

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Decline In Q3 Operating Earnings, Further Reduces Apple Stake

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar 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 $36 to $35.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $35

Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $39 to $38.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $38

Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $41 to $40.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $40

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/584eee82ee7bf60001abdc0e/stephen-powers">Deutsche Bank analyst Stephen Powers</a> downgraded the rating for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $39 to $35. Kraft Heinz shares closed at $33.73 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Harrison downgraded Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $285 to $204. Biogen shares closed at $181.18 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIIB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587e33185064ed0001730304/john-ivankoe">JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe</a> downgraded the rating for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) from Overweight to Neutral but raised the price target from $67 to $100. Brinker shares closed at $104.25 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Bernstein analyst Sara Russo downgraded Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) from Market Perform to Underperform and maintained the price target of $100. ARM Holdings shares closed at $154.40 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d52968b85e930001416e52/jim-kelleher">Argus Research analyst Jim Kelleher</a> downgraded the rating for Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) from Buy to Hold. Super Micro Computer shares closed at $33.07 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Kraft Heinz Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Thursday

Mizuho analyst John Baumgartner maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $43 to $41.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $41

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 $34 to $32.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $32

Deutsche Bank analyst Stephen Powers downgrades Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $39 to $35.

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Kraft Heinz to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $35

Kraft Heinz posts Q3 earnings of 75 cents per share, beating estimates, but reports a revenue decline and anticipates a prolonged recovery in U.S. retail.
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41620891/kraft-heinz-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 75 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 74 cents. Quarterly revenues of $6.383 billion (down 2.8%) missed the street view of $6.417 billion.
The adjusted gross profit margin rose by 30 basis points to 34.3%.
&#8220;In the third quarter, our top-line performance across two of our strategic pillars, Global Away From Home and Emerging Markets, grew in line with our expectations,&#8221; said Kraft Heinz CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera.
Operating income fell by 115.5%, primarily due to non-cash impairment losses of $1.4 billion, while adjusted operating income increased by 1.4%.
&#8220;As we look forward, we are expecting continued momentum in these two pillars. When we look at our U.S. Retail business, we are expecting more of an elongated recovery, driven by specific categories that continue to experience pressure,&#8221; the CEO added.
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Year to date, the company paid $1.5 billion in cash dividends and repurchased $538 million of common stock. As of September 28, the company was authorized to repurchase approximately $2.4 billion of common stock under the publicly announced share repurchase program.
The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41620932" rel="noreferrer noopener">common stock on December 27.</a>
Outlook: Kraft Heinz now expects fiscal year 2024 adjusted EPS growth to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of 1% to 3%, or in the range of $3.01 &#8211; $3.07, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">versus the $3.02 estimate.</a>
Organic net sales are expected to be at the lower end of the previous guidance, declining 2% to flat compared to the prior year.
Adjusted operating income growth is also projected to be at the low end of the prior guidance range of 1% to 3% year-over-year. This outlook includes anticipated adjusted gross profit margin expansion at the lower end of the previous range of 75-125 basis points compared to the prior year.
Price Action: KHC shares are trading lower by 3.59% to $33.55 at last check Wednesday.
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Guidance

Kraft Heinz Q3 Results: Earnings Beat, Revenue Dips, Sees 'Elongated Recovery' Across US Retail Business

Kraft Heinz Exec Says Expect Slower Recovery Than Originally Anticipated In Lunchables In 2024 Due To Upstream Supplier Issue

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<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $40 to $38 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $34 to $35 on Aug. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 30, Kraft Heinz posted mixed results for the third quarter.</li>
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Kraft Heinz shares are trading lower after the company reported Q3 sales below analyst estimates.

Kraft Heinz Sees FY24 Adj. EPS $3.01-$3.07 Vs $3.02 Estimate

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.74 by 1.35 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.383 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.417 billion by 0.54 percent. This is a 2.85 percent decrease over sales of $6.570 billion the same period last year.

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Kraft Heinz Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.75 Beats $0.74 Estimate, Sales $6.383B Miss $6.417B Estimate

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<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith downgraded the rating for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Buy to Hold and slashed the price target from $40 to $38. Kraft Heinz shares closed at $35.03 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment downgraded Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and cut the price target from $223 to $217. Honeywell shares closed at $209.10 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Stifel analyst Matthew Smith downgrades Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

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As the third-quarter earnings season approaches, Goldman Sachs has issued a note identifying key stock opportunities for investors looking to profit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41255250/banks-gear-up-for-earnings-season-15-top-stock-picks-including-citigroup-morgan-stanley-and-truist">from financial results.</a>
Analyst John Marshall and his team shared their insights on Thursday, highlighting 18 stocks that could benefit from upward earnings revisions and seven stocks likely to face downward revisions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The &#8216;Stock Picker&#8217;s Year&#8217;: 10% Upside In S&amp;P 500</h3>
Goldman Sachs analysts call 2024 "the year of the stock picker," emphasizing the importance of selective investing in a volatile earnings environment.
According to the investment bank&#8217;s latest projections, the average S&amp;P 500 stock could see a 10% upside over the next 12 months. 
"We see relief rally potential," Marshall stated in his note. "Directional positioning in the options market is balanced, a much better set-up than this time last quarter."
The analysts also observed that activity in options markets, both from hedge funds and retail traders, has decreased recently, signaling a "wait-and-see" approach as investors prepare for third-quarter earnings reports and the upcoming U.S. elections.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Season Volatility Remains Elevated</h3>
Goldman Sachs highlighted that single-stock volatility surrounding earnings events remains at a 14-year high. 
This trend, driven by critical market debates on topics like artificial intelligence, interest rates, and the upcoming election, is expected to continue through the remainder of the year.
&#8220;We expect earnings day moves to remain elevated as most of the key debates for the market have winners and losers in the equity space,&#8221; the note added. 
With this heightened volatility, the firm continues to recommend options-based strategies, advising investors to consider buying options ahead of earnings events and selling options between earnings periods to capitalize on price movements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">18 Stocks Goldman Sachs Is Bullish On For Third-Quarter Earnings</h3>
Goldman Sachs&#8217; analysts have identified 18 stocks they believe are primed for upside as earnings revisions could be favorable. These stocks span a variety of sectors, from energy and financials to healthcare and technology.
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<th>Sector</th>
<th>Earnings Date (e)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>)</td>
<td>Discretionary</td>
<td>Nov. 15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Permian Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PR#NYSE">PR</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boston Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qiagen NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QGEN#NYSE">QGEN</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZEK Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>)</td>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Nov. 29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADT Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADT#NYSE">ADT</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Dec. 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Klaviyo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVYO#NYSE">KVYO</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toast Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>)</td>
<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Nov. 4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7 Stocks Goldman Sachs Is Bearish On For Third-Quarter Earnings</h3>
In contrast, the investment bank has identified seven stocks that they expect to face downward earnings revisions in the third quarter, advising investors to exercise caution.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>Earnings Date (e)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Choice Hotels (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>)</td>
<td>Discretionary</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQP#NYSE">CQP</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Janus Henderson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LyondellBasell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clorox Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>)</td>
<td>Staples</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>Staples</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $41 to $39.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $39

Kraft Heinz's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NYSE">KHC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.54 million shares sold short, which is 3.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.06 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/">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/2024/1728394214_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 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kraft Heinz's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.49%, 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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