Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Utz Brands (UTZ)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ):

• 4/14/2026 – Utz Brands had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $12.00 to $10.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/13/2026 – Utz Brands is now covered by BTIG Research. They set a “buy” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/13/2026 – Utz Brands is now covered by BTIG Research. They set a “buy” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/9/2026 – Utz Brands was given a new $15.00 price target by Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 4/7/2026 – Utz Brands had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $10.00 to $8.50. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 3/27/2026 – Utz Brands had its “sell (d)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 2/23/2026 – Utz Brands was given a new $14.00 price target by Mizuho.

Utz Brands Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, April 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.063 per share. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 13th. Utz Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 2,500.00%.

Utz Brands, Inc is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, offering a wide range of products including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, popcorn and tortilla chips. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the company markets its snacks under several well-known brands and serves grocery, mass merchandise, club, convenience and online retailers throughout the United States.

Founded in 1921 by Bill and Salie Utz as a small country store operation, the business expanded gradually through direct delivery to local customers and sales to regional grocers.