In trading on Thursday, shares of Kraft Heinz were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.6), with the stock changing hands as low as $26.57 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.
Shares of Kraft Heinz (KHC) slipped 1.5% Thursday, a day after the food giant recalled nearly 368,000 pounds of turkey bacon because of the potential of listeria contamination.
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats led to 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) announced plans to remove artificial colors from its products. The company's goal is to stop using all synthetic dyes in US products by 2027.
Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC, ETR:KHNZ) said on Tuesday it will eliminate artificial food dyes from all US products by the end of 2027, becoming one of the first major packaged food companies to commit to a full phaseout of synthetic coloring amid growing scrutiny from consumers and US regulators. The decision comes as the US Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, ramps up pressure on the food industry to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which have been linked to potential health risks.
Kraft Heinz is winding down its use of synthetic dyes.
Kraft Heinz said on Tuesday it would not launch products with artificial colors in the United States effective immediately, and would aim to eliminate synthetic dyes from existing items by the end of 2027.
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will remove FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027, and will not launch any new products in the U.S. containing those ingredients. Affected Kraft Heinz brands include Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, MiO, Jell-O and Jet-Puffed, according to a Kraft Heinz spokesperson.
The food giant says it will remove the dyes from products including Jell-O, Kool-Aid and Crystal Light before the end of 2027.
In the latest trading session, Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $26.08, marking a -1.44% move from the previous day.
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Kraft Heinz offers stability with strong cash flows, high margins, and a generous 5-6% dividend yield, despite stagnant revenue growth in mature markets. Emerging markets are a bright spot, delivering double-digit sales growth, while North America and Europe face volume declines and private label competition. Valuation models indicate a fair value of $31 per share, representing a 16% upside; I recommend buying KHC as a defensive investment.