Utz Brands, Inc.
UTZUtz Brands, Inc. is a snack food company known for its variety of salty snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, and cheese balls. Founded in 1921, the company has grown into a leading snack brand in the United States, offering products under brands such as Utz, T.G.I. Friday's, and Golden Flake. Utz focuses on producing convenient, high-quality snack foods with a regional and national presence.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | $0.06 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 |
| October 2, 2025 | $0.06 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 |
| July 3, 2025 | $0.06 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| April 24, 2025 | $0.06 | 2025-04-07 | 2025-04-07 |
| April 24, 2025 | $0.01 | 2025-04-07 | 2025-04-07 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Utz Brands, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 25 dividend payments over the past 6 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held UTZ shares during this period received a total of $1.29 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.06/share was paid 21 days ago, on January 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: UTZ currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.34%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2020, the dividend payout has grown by 26.0%, from $0.05 to $0.06.
- Dividend Reliability: UTZ has maintained or increased its dividend for 5 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Utz Brands reported Q2 2025 earnings with revenue of $366.7 million, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. Despite strong branded snack sales growth, the company faced margin pressures from increased costs and operational investments.
Analysts have diverse outlooks on Utz Brands, with an average 12-month price target of $22.33. The company's financial performance shows challenges, including declining revenue, low profitability, and high debt levels.
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