Utz Brands, Inc.

$14.29- (-)1Y +17.09%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap: $1.27B
P/E (TTM): -
Forward P/E: -
Dividend yield: 1.76%
52-week range: $6.78$14.33
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 1.57M

Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Utz Brands, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 9 unique analysts

(13 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$14.22

−0.49% downside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest UTZ Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 16, 2026	Peter Grom	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$14.25
Oct 12, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Oct 6, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Sep 25, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 6, 2026	Michael Lavery	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$14.25
Aug 5, 2026	Andrew Lazar	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$14.00
Jul 27, 2026	Robert Dickerson	BTIG	Downgrades	Hold	$10.00 → $14.25 +4.25 (+42.5%)
Jul 22, 2026	Peter Grom	UBS	Reiterates	Hold	$8.00 → $14.25 +6.25 (+78.1%)
Jul 22, 2026	Matt Curtis	DA Davidson	Downgrades	Hold	$15.00 → $14.25 −0.75 (−5.0%)
Jul 21, 2026	Jim Salera	Stephens	Downgrades	Hold	$14.00 → $14.25 +0.25 (+1.8%)
Jul 21, 2026	Scott Marks CFA	Jefferies	Downgrades	Hold	$14.00 → $14.25 +0.25 (+1.8%)
Jul 21, 2026	Robert Moskow	TD Cowen	Maintains	Hold	$9.00 → $14.25 +5.25 (+58.3%)
Jul 21, 2026	Matt Curtis	DA Davidson	Upgrades	Hold	$15.00 → $14.25 −0.75 (−5.0%)

Peter Grom

UBS

HoldMaintains

$14.25

Oct 16

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 12

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 6

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Sep 25

Michael Lavery

Piper Sandler

HoldMaintains

$14.25

Aug 6

Andrew Lazar

Barclays

HoldMaintains

$14.00

Aug 5

Robert Dickerson

BTIG

HoldDowngrades

$10.00 → $14.25

Jul 27

Peter Grom

UBS

HoldReiterates

$8.00 → $14.25

Jul 22

Matt Curtis

DA Davidson

HoldDowngrades

$15.00 → $14.25

Jul 22

Jim Salera

Stephens

HoldDowngrades

$14.00 → $14.25

Jul 21

Scott Marks CFA

Jefferies

HoldDowngrades

$14.00 → $14.25

Jul 21

Robert Moskow

TD Cowen

HoldMaintains

$9.00 → $14.25

Jul 21

Matt Curtis

DA Davidson

HoldUpgrades

$15.00 → $14.25

Jul 21

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for UTZ?

The analyst consensus rating for UTZ is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 9 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for UTZ?

The average 12-month price target for UTZ is $14.22, representing a downside of 0.5% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $14.29.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.