Kraft Heinz stock gets USD 32.00 target as RBC sees 2027 growth

Published on 09/28/2026 at 12:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kraft Heinz stock carries RBC's Outperform view after September 17 coverage. Q2 adjusted EPS was USD 0.56, while revenue fell 1.4 percent year over year.

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Kraft Heinz stock (ISIN US5007541064) was last at USD 23.63 on the NYSE on September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.94 percent from the prior close. The latest analyst catalyst came on September 17, when CNBC reported that RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a USD 32.00 price target.

RBC sees 2027 growth

RBC's target is USD 8.37 above the September 25 price, or 35.42 percent higher. The bank expects Kraft Heinz to deliver 0.9 percent organic growth in 2027, compared with a 0.4 percent consensus estimate, according to CNBC.

The valuation debate centers on whether higher brand investment can stabilize volumes before margins recover. RBC highlighted USD 700 million of reinvestment in pricing, innovation and marketing, while Kraft Heinz continues to manage pressure from changing consumer preferences.

Q2 shows sales pressure

Kraft Heinz reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of USD 0.56 in early September, above estimates, while revenue was USD 6.26 billion, down 1.4 percent year over year, according to Yahoo Finance. The same report said Kraft Heinz guided to a 0.5 percent to 2.0 percent organic net sales decline and a 16.0 percent to 18.0 percent decline in adjusted operating income for fiscal 2026.

That combination gives investors a mixed operating picture: the earnings beat and reinvestment plan support the recovery case, while the sales and profit guidance keep execution risk visible. Kraft Heinz also increased spending on pricing, marketing, sales and research by USD 100 million, according to Yahoo Finance.

Investor Day sets next test

Kraft Heinz will hold its Investor Day on November 12, 2026, in New York City, with management scheduled to discuss long-term volume-led growth, financial outlook and key milestones, according to Kraft Heinz. The event gives the company a formal opportunity to detail how the USD 700 million reinvestment is expected to support 2027 performance.

Kraft Heinz stock remains 15.88 percent below its 52-week high of USD 28.09 and 12.31 percent above its 52-week low of USD 21.04. Market capitalization stood at USD 28.0 billion, with 10,453,143 shares traded on September 25, 2026.