UTZ Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UTZ - Utz Brands, Inc.
$14.17
0.05 (0.35%)
▲
5d:
+0.64%
30d:
+71.34%
90d:
+82.37%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: UTZ is 12.1% above its trading range ($12.64). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: UTZ is 12.1% above its trading range ($12.64). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$11.32
Based on 5.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$7.03
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 10.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: UTZ is currently trading at $14.17, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $6.63 to $12.64. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.9) compared to its historical average (10.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 18.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UTZ is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.19. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: UTZ has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UTZ is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.19. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: UTZ has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$6.63 -
$12.64
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.0%
Protect Your Profits
UTZ is technically overbought (RSI 87). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price significantly overextended (+12.1% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($14.31)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 18.3% growth with 2.6% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$6.63 -
$12.64
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$7.22
Resistance Level
$14.19
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.90
Wall Street Target
$14.31
(+1.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-47.8%
Profit Margin
-0.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+18.3% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 10.2
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+18.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$16.70
(+18%)
2-Year Target
$19.76
(+40%)
3-Year Target
$23.38
(+66%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.11
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 7.7%)
$21.64
(+53%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 7.7%)
$17.64
(+25%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.2, Growth: 7.7%)
$10.65
(-25%)
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