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UTZ Brands Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this time. The stock exhibits bearish technical indicators, weak financial performance, and lacks significant positive catalysts. While the RSI indicates an oversold condition, suggesting a potential rebound, the overall sentiment and fundamentals do not support a strong buy decision.
The technical indicators for UTZ are bearish. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, the RSI is at 18.777 (oversold), and the moving averages are in a bearish alignment (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading below key support levels, with the next support at 8.55. The overall trend suggests continued weakness in the short term.
The RSI indicates the stock is oversold, which could lead to a short-term rebound. Additionally, the company reported Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.26, beating expectations by $0.01.
Gross margin also declined sharply by -111.34% YoY. Analysts have lowered price targets, and there are no significant insider or hedge fund trading trends to indicate confidence in the stock.
In Q4 2025, UTZ reported revenue growth of 0.34% YoY to $342.2 million. However, net income dropped to -$2.5 million (-208.04% YoY), and EPS fell to -$0.03 (-200.00% YoY). Gross margin declined significantly by -111.34% YoY, reflecting operational challenges.
Analysts have lowered price targets for UTZ. Barclays reduced the price target from $13 to $12 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Piper Sandler also reduced the price target from $19 to $15, citing headwinds such as GLP-1 news and tariff relief adjustments. Both analysts maintain an Overweight rating, indicating some long-term optimism despite short-term challenges.
