Utz Brands.
snack food brand most popular for their variety of flavored potato chips
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Earlier this month
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Both Utz Brands and Once Upon A Farm are consumer staples companies currently navigating competitive market landscapes.Some support1 report
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Utz Brands was founded in 1921 by Bill and Salie Utz.Some support1 report
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TD Cowen and Royal Bank of Canada issued rating and price target updates regarding Utz Brands.Some support2 reports
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The article reports on Alstom developing graphene products for rail HVAC, MGY expanding in Giddings field, and Intersnack Group acquiring Utz Brands.Some support1 report
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Germany's Intersnack Group acquired Utz Brands, which is expected to delist, amidst FED policy influence on staples.Well supported11 reports
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MarketBeat reported consensus price targets for Utz Brands, comparing them to Australian Oilseeds as consumer staples investments.Some support3 reports
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Utz Brands is being analyzed for its share price volatility compared to the S&P 500, noting both operate as small-cap consumer staples companies.Some support1 report
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UBS lowered its price target for Utz Brands.Speculative1 report
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop partnered with Utz Brands to launch new Hot Pepper Flavored Chips.Speculative1 report
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Trevor Martin joined Utz Brands as Senior Vice President, and Utz Brands is utilizing Berkeley for educational purposes.Some support1 report
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Investments are starting to pay off for top-line growth at Utz Brands.Some support2 reports
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Utz Brands announced the factory closure in Grand Rapids in an earnings report on August 1, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Baron Funds decided on August 11, 2025, that Utz Brands lacked upside potential.Some support1 report
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Zapp's products are inspired by New Orleans tastes.Some support1 report
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Utz Brands participated in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on August 27, 2025, including a fireside chat with Andrew Lazar and meetings hosted by Brian Holland.Some support1 report
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Utz Brands is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports
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Executive changes were announced on May 28, 2026, including Mitchell Arends being appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer at a company related to Utz Brands and The Hershey Company, while Jason Reiman was also involved.Some support1 report
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Around Utz Brands this week
News at the entities that move Utz Brands most-
RICE StructuralThe Department of War is auditing universities for foreign influence while reports detail international defense procurements.Moves Utz Brands
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Bill StructuralThe Rajya Sabha debated the scope of the Finance Bill on May 1, 2015.Moves Utz Brands
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MarketBeat Mentioned togetherMarketBeat reported analyst ratings for Atlassian and InterDigital, comparing the two technology companies.Moves Utz Brands
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Stephens OperationalSeveral financial firms, including SummerHaven and Diversify Wealth Management, acquired new stakes in DXP Enterprises.Moves Utz Brands
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Jefferies Financial Group OperationalCantor Fitzgerald and Jefferies Financial Group downgraded EyePoint Pharmaceuticals' stock rating from overweight/buy to neutral/hold on October 19, 2026.Moves Utz Brands
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TD Cowen TransactionalCantor Fitzgerald raised price targets and reaffirmed ratings, while TD Cowen adjusted its ratings for Paylocity on August 7, 2026.Moves Utz Brands
Connections
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Howard Friedman Structural
Howard Friedman serves as the CEO and operational leader of Utz Brands.
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Lissette Structural
Lissette family holds a 50% ownership stake in Utz Brands, with plans for future co-ownership.
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RICE Structural
A holds a 50% controlling stake in B following a major acquisition deal.
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Intersnack Structural
Intersnack acquired Utz Brands for $2.9B, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
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Intersnack Transactional
Intersnack agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Utz Brands.
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Bill Structural
Bill is a founder of Utz Brands, which was established in 1921.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat reports consensus price targets and provides financial data regarding Utz Brands.
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Stephens Operational
Stephens, a financial analyst, actively influences Utz Brands' market perception by issuing ratings and price targets.
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Rice Structural
Rice family maintains a joint ownership stake in Utz Brands.
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TD Cowen Transactional
TD Cowen issued a rating and price objective assessment regarding Utz Brands, indicating a specific market evaluation.
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Kevin Brick Structural
Kevin Brick serves as a media contact for Utz Brands.
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Jefferies Financial Group Operational
Jefferies Financial Group downgraded the rating of Utz Brands.
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Mondelez International Operational
Both companies actively compete in the packaged snack food market, facing market analysis as value stock peers.
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Sean Connolly Mentioned together
Both Sean Connolly and Utz Brands are identified as major snack food manufacturers.
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New York Stock Exchange Transactional
Utz Brands is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with evidence suggesting an impending acquisition and delisting.
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Procter & Gamble Shared context
Both companies are identified as packaged food producers operating within the staples sector.
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FED Shared context
FED policy sets the macro environment, influencing capital flow into staple companies like Utz Brands.
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General Mills Shared context
Both General Mills and Utz Brands are companies operating within the staples packaged food sector.
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Pennsylvania Shared context
Utz Brands is located and operates within the geographical boundaries of Pennsylvania.
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Hanover Shared context
Utz Brands is based in and operates manufacturing facilities within Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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Royal Bank of Canada Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to determine a relationship between Royal Bank of Canada and Utz Brands.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- TD Cowen and Royal Bank of Canada issued rating and price target updates regarding Utz Brands.
- The article reports on Alstom developing graphene products for rail HVAC, MGY expanding in Giddings field, and Intersnack Group acquiring Utz Brands.
- Germany's Intersnack Group acquired Utz Brands, which is expected to delist, amidst FED policy influence on staples.
June 2026
12 events- MarketBeat reported consensus price targets for Utz Brands, comparing them to Australian Oilseeds as consumer staples investments.
- Utz Brands is being analyzed for its share price volatility compared to the S&P 500, noting both operate as small-cap consumer staples companies.
- UBS lowered its price target for Utz Brands.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop partnered with Utz Brands to launch new Hot Pepper Flavored Chips.
- Trevor Martin joined Utz Brands as Senior Vice President, and Utz Brands is utilizing Berkeley for educational purposes.
- Investments are starting to pay off for top-line growth at Utz Brands.
- Utz Brands announced the factory closure in Grand Rapids in an earnings report on August 1, 2025.
- Baron Funds decided on August 11, 2025, that Utz Brands lacked upside potential.
- Zapp's products are inspired by New Orleans tastes.
- Utz Brands participated in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on August 27, 2025, including a fireside chat with Andrew Lazar and meetings hosted by Brian Holland.
- Utz Brands is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
- Executive changes were announced on May 28, 2026, including Mitchell Arends being appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer at a company related to Utz Brands and The Hershey Company, while Jason Reiman was also involved.