Board Transition: MGP Ingredients announced that Karen Seaberg will retire on December 14, 2025, after over 15 years of service, indicating a strategic leadership transition within the company.
New Director Appointment: Julie Francis will join the Board on December 15, 2025, and as the current CEO, her addition is expected to enhance the Board's strategic focus and leadership, aiding in the execution of the company's long-term strategy.
Leadership Succession: Seaberg noted that her retirement comes at a time of significant progress in attracting and retaining leadership talent, reflecting the company's robustness and foresight in its ongoing development.
Long-term Value Creation: Francis emphasized the commitment to advancing MGP's strong heritage and long-term strategy, aiming to create lasting value for all stakeholders, which underscores the company's confidence and commitment to future growth.
MGPI
$25.07+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on MGPI
Wall Street analysts forecast MGPI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MGPI is 36.50 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 45.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast MGPI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MGPI is 36.50 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 45.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 25.650
Low
27.00
Averages
36.50
High
45.00
Current: 25.650
Low
27.00
Averages
36.50
High
45.00
TD Cowen
Hold
downgrade
$30 -> $27
2025-10-30
Reason
TD Cowen
Price Target
$30 -> $27
2025-10-30
downgrade
Hold
Reason
TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on MGP Ingredients to $27 from $30 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm said 3Q results beat consensus as management raised 2025 guidance. CEO Julie Francis, who joined in July, is in the process of a strategic business review and highlighted Branded Spirits portfolio management and Ingredient Solutions operational improvements as key opportunities.
Wells Fargo
Marc Torrente
Buy
Maintains
$40 → $37
2025-04-02
Reason
Wells Fargo
Marc Torrente
Price Target
$40 → $37
2025-04-02
Maintains
Buy
Reason
Lake Street
Ben Klieve
Hold
to
Strong Buy
Upgrades
$55 → $45
2025-02-27
Reason
Lake Street
Ben Klieve
Price Target
$55 → $45
2025-02-27
Upgrades
Hold
to
Strong Buy
Reason
Wells Fargo
Marc Torrente
Buy
Maintains
$58 → $44
2025-01-07
Reason
Wells Fargo
Marc Torrente
Price Target
$58 → $44
2025-01-07
Maintains
Buy
Reason
About MGPI
MGP Ingredients, Inc. is a producer of branded and distilled spirits, as well as food ingredient solutions. Its offerings include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins, and vodkas. It operates through three segments: Distilling Solutions, Branded Spirits, and Ingredient Solutions. Its Distilling Solutions Segment processes corn and other grains (including rye, barley, wheat, barley malt, and milo) into food-grade alcohol and distillery co-products, such as distillers feed, which are produced at its distilleries in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Bardstown, Kentucky. Branded Spirits segment consists of a portfolio of brands, which it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. Its Ingredient Solutions segment consists of specialty wheat starches, specialty wheat proteins, commodity wheat starches, and commodity wheat protein products which are sold to customers pursuant to purchase orders.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
