Utz Brands, Inc.
UTZConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Utz Brands, Inc. focuses on Packaged Foods services and products. Utz Brands, Inc. manufactures branded salty snacks in the United States. The company carries a $1.27B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company provides a range of salty snack food products, such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pub and party mixes, pork skins, and ready-to-eat popcorn, as well as other snacks which include salsa and dips; and non-branded and non-salty snacks comprising partner brands, private label, and co-manufacturing products.
Market Cap
$1.27B
Beta
0.73
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
17.11
EPS (TTM)
$-0.33
EPS (Fwd)
$0.83
ROE
-3.1%
ROA
0.1%
Cash
$58.6M
Total Debt
$1.03B
Free CF
$103.2M
52W Change
16.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where UTZ stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, UTZ finished 40.85% above its 150-day moving average ($10.16) and 42.81% above its 200-day moving average ($10.02). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is UTZ overbought or oversold?
At the October 15, 2026 close, UTZ's RSI(14) was 76.9, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $58.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.03B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $103.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of -3.1% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 0.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.41B (2022) to $1.44B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Utz Brands, Inc. and its sector.