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MZTI
$115.52-0.40 (-0.35%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
The Marzetti Company engages in manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Marzetti Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $115.52 with a market capitalization of $3.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $159.40 (5 analysts), implying a +38.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $104.28, remaining 22.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +38.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $453.37M↓ | $517.95M | — | $475.43M↑ | $457.84M |
| Gross Profit | $107.22M↓ | $137.26M | — | $106.09M↑ | $105.96M |
| Operating Income | $45.78M↓ | $76.85M | — | $44.02M↓ | $49.88M |
| Net Income | $37.05M↓ | $59.08M↑ | $47.08M↑ | $32.53M↓ | $41.12M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Marzetti Company engages in manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. It operates in two segments, Retail and Foodservice. The company offers frozen garlic breads under th...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$3.02B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.38%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
12.31%
Volume
Today's trading volume
324,029
Recent News
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