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| An employee stock purchase plan added 47 shares to Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP John A. Utz's holdings. - Stock Titan | An employee stock purchase plan added 47 shares to Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP John A. Utz's holdings. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands (UTZ) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $UTZ - MarketBeat | Utz Brands (UTZ) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $UTZ MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands (UTZ) Dividend Yield 2026, Date & History $UTZ - MarketBeat | Utz Brands (UTZ) Dividend Yield 2026, Date & History $UTZ MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) Hits New 12-Month High - Should You Buy? - MarketBeat | Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) Hits New 12-Month High - Should You Buy? MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands Inc Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $14.21, Implies 1% Downside - TradingView | Utz Brands Inc Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $14.21, Implies 1% Downside TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| The snack maker's longtime leader, Mike Rice, has died after over 50 years at Utz. - Stock Titan | The snack maker's longtime leader, Mike Rice, has died after over 50 years at Utz. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz (UTZ): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? - Yahoo Finance | Utz (UTZ): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz (UTZ): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? - TradingView | Utz (UTZ): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands stock hits 52-week high at $14.33 - Investing.com | Utz Brands stock hits 52-week high at $14.33 Investing.com | View source ↗ | Investing.com | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Will Monster Beverage's Innovation & Global Expansion Aid Growth? | Monster Beverage (MNST) maintains a strong position in the global energy drink market, driven by brand investments, product innovation, and geographic expansion. U.S. Ultra sales surged 19% year-over-year while Juice Monster grew 26%, demonstrating innovation-led growth. The company is investing in marketing, distribution, and cost-efficiency initiatives. However, MNST trades at a premium valuation of 34.94X forward P/E compared to the industry average of 18.6X and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Will Monster Beverage's Innovation & Global Expansion Aid Growth? | Monster Beverage (MNST) maintains a strong position in the global energy drink market, driven by brand investments, product innovation, and geographic expansion. U.S. Ultra sales surged 19% year-over-year while Juice Monster grew 26%, demonstrating innovation-led growth. The company is investing in marketing, distribution, and cost-efficiency initiatives. However, MNST trades at a premium valuation of 34.94X forward P/E compared to the industry average of 18.6X and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Utz Brands (UTZ) Could Be 60% Undervalued As Snack Debuts Draw Attention - Simply Wall Street | Utz Brands (UTZ) Could Be 60% Undervalued As Snack Debuts Draw Attention Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Constellation Brands Q2 Earnings Top Estimates on Beer and Wine Growth | Constellation Brands (STZ) reported Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings of $3.74 per share, beating consensus estimates, with net sales rising 6% to $2.63 billion. Beer sales grew 5% and wine/spirits jumped 17%, though operating margins contracted 160 basis points. Despite solid results, the stock fell over 4% after-hours. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance and acquired SpikedAde for $75 million to expand its ready-to-drink portfolio. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Sysco's Technology Push Drive Greater Efficiency and Savings? | Sysco Corporation is implementing a broad technology and AI transformation initiative targeting $100 million in net cost savings for fiscal 2027, with a $160 million run-rate from identified projects. The program leverages AI, routing software, and forecasting tools to improve margins, delivery efficiency, and working capital. Savings are expected to begin late in Q1 fiscal 2027 and accelerate in the second half of the year. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Sysco's Technology Push Drive Greater Efficiency and Savings? | Sysco Corporation is implementing a broad technology and AI transformation initiative targeting $100 million in net cost savings for fiscal 2027, with a $160 million run-rate from identified projects. The program leverages AI, routing software, and forecasting tools to improve margins, delivery efficiency, and working capital. Savings are expected to begin late in Q1 fiscal 2027 and accelerate in the second half of the year. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| United Natural Foods' Lean Rollout Reaches 44 DCs: What's Next? | United Natural Foods (UNFI) has completed the initial deployment of Lean daily management across 44 distribution centers by the end of fiscal 2026. The initiative has yielded measurable improvements in key operational metrics: fill rates improved 2 points, on-time delivery advanced 5 points, and throughput rose 12 points year-over-year in Q4 fiscal 2026. The company plans to advance to Lean 2.0 to deepen adoption and further improve service and productivity metrics. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| United Natural Foods' Lean Rollout Reaches 44 DCs: What's Next? | United Natural Foods (UNFI) has completed the initial deployment of Lean daily management across 44 distribution centers by the end of fiscal 2026. The initiative has yielded measurable improvements in key operational metrics: fill rates improved 2 points, on-time delivery advanced 5 points, and throughput rose 12 points year-over-year in Q4 fiscal 2026. The company plans to advance to Lean 2.0 to deepen adoption and further improve service and productivity metrics. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Hormel Foods Tackle Input Costs With Pricing and Efficiency? | Hormel Foods (HRL) is managing elevated input costs through pricing actions, supply chain improvements, and efficiency gains. While lower pork commodity prices began benefiting in Q3, the company still faces headwinds from higher beef, freight, logistics, and fuel costs. Management expects greater benefits from lower pork costs in future quarters as it implements multiple levers to protect profitability. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Can Hormel Foods Tackle Input Costs With Pricing and Efficiency? | Hormel Foods (HRL) is managing elevated input costs through pricing actions, supply chain improvements, and efficiency gains. While lower pork commodity prices began benefiting in Q3, the company still faces headwinds from higher beef, freight, logistics, and fuel costs. Management expects greater benefits from lower pork costs in future quarters as it implements multiple levers to protect profitability. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| LW Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher North America Volume | Lamb Weston (LW) reported solid first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, beating consensus estimates on both sales and earnings. The company raised its fiscal 2027 guidance for sales, adjusted EBITDA, and earnings following stronger-than-expected performance. North America segment showed robust growth with seven consecutive quarters of volume gains, though international operations faced headwinds from weak European performance. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| LW Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher North America Volume | Lamb Weston (LW) reported solid first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, beating consensus estimates on both sales and earnings. The company raised its fiscal 2027 guidance for sales, adjusted EBITDA, and earnings following stronger-than-expected performance. North America segment showed robust growth with seven consecutive quarters of volume gains, though international operations faced headwinds from weak European performance. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Darling Ingredients' Portfolio Reset Drive Long-Term Growth? | Darling Ingredients (DAR) completed the sale of its CTH-branded sausage casings business to SARIA as part of its portfolio optimization and debt reduction strategy. The company reduced net debt by $223 million in Q2 and is targeting year-end leverage below 2.0X. DAR's Food Ingredients segment showed strong performance with sales up 5.8% and adjusted EBITDA rising 55.1%, driven by improved collagen demand. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Darling Ingredients' Portfolio Reset Drive Long-Term Growth? | Darling Ingredients (DAR) completed the sale of its CTH-branded sausage casings business to SARIA as part of its portfolio optimization and debt reduction strategy. The company reduced net debt by $223 million in Q2 and is targeting year-end leverage below 2.0X. DAR's Food Ingredients segment showed strong performance with sales up 5.8% and adjusted EBITDA rising 55.1%, driven by improved collagen demand. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Can Medifast's Better Client Retention Support Revenue Stabilization? | Medifast (MED) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $76.4 million, down 27.6% year-over-year due to a 48.7% decline in active earning coaches to 11,700. However, the company showed positive signs with revenue per active coach increasing 41% to $6,529 for a third consecutive quarter, improved client retention, and strong referral program performance. Management expects Q3 revenues of $60-$80 million with continued coach productivity improvements. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Can Medifast's Better Client Retention Support Revenue Stabilization? | Medifast (MED) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $76.4 million, down 27.6% year-over-year due to a 48.7% decline in active earning coaches to 11,700. However, the company showed positive signs with revenue per active coach increasing 41% to $6,529 for a third consecutive quarter, improved client retention, and strong referral program performance. Management expects Q3 revenues of $60-$80 million with continued coach productivity improvements. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) Stock Has Average Target Price of $13.39 According to Analysts - MarketBeat | Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) Stock Has Average Target Price of $13.39 According to Analysts MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Snacks with 8 to 10 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving will be on Utz's Las Vegas show lineup. - Stock Titan | Snacks with 8 to 10 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving will be on Utz's Las Vegas show lineup. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| All You Need to Know About Utz Brands (UTZ) Rating Upgrade to Buy | Utz Brands received an upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on upward trends in earnings estimates. The company is positioned in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for estimate revisions, suggesting potential near-term stock price appreciation. Analysts have raised consensus estimates by 2.4% over the past three months, with the company expected to earn $0.80 per share for fiscal year 2026. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 1, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| All You Need to Know About Utz Brands (UTZ) Rating Upgrade to Buy | Utz Brands received an upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on upward trends in earnings estimates. The company is positioned in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for estimate revisions, suggesting potential near-term stock price appreciation. Analysts have raised consensus estimates by 2.4% over the past three months, with the company expected to earn $0.80 per share for fiscal year 2026. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 1, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Chicken dipping sauce is now a potato chip flavor at Utz - Stock Titan | Chicken dipping sauce is now a potato chip flavor at Utz Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Sep 22, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Brands (UTZ) Declares Its Quarterly Dividend, Is The Stock Fully Valued? - Yahoo Finance | Utz Brands (UTZ) Declares Its Quarterly Dividend, Is The Stock Fully Valued? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Sep 21, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz (UTZ) Stock Seems About Right As Its 38% Rally Continues - Yahoo Finance | Utz (UTZ) Stock Seems About Right As Its 38% Rally Continues Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Sep 20, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz (UTZ) Stock Looks Fairly Valued Following Take Private Financing News - Yahoo Finance | Utz (UTZ) Stock Looks Fairly Valued Following Take Private Financing News Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Aug 22, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| UTZ Stock Drop: Utz Brands Announced $14.25 per share Transaction Leads to Investigation by BFA Law - Morningstar | UTZ Stock Drop: Utz Brands Announced $14.25 per share Transaction Leads to Investigation by BFA Law Morningstar | View source ↗ | Morningstar | Aug 4, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Utz Soars 90% After $2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal at 91% Premium - Yahoo Finance | Utz Soars 90% After $2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal at 91% Premium Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Jul 22, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Why Is Utz (UTZ) Stock Rocketing Higher Today - Yahoo Finance | Why Is Utz (UTZ) Stock Rocketing Higher Today Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Jul 21, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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