Utz Brands Hits New 52-Week Low

Analysts debate whether investors should sell the snack food company's stock.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ), a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, hit a new 52-week low of $8.20 per share during trading on Monday. The stock closed at $8.23, with a trading volume of 171,655 shares. Analysts have provided mixed reviews, with some recommending a 'buy' rating and others suggesting a 'sell' rating.

Why it matters

Utz Brands' stock performance is closely watched as an indicator of the broader snack food industry and consumer spending trends. The company's 52-week low raises concerns about its financial health and ability to compete in a challenging market.

The details

Several research firms have weighed in on Utz Brands' stock. Mizuho set a price target of $14, while Zacks Research downgraded the stock to a 'strong sell' rating. Barclays lowered its target price from $13 to $12 and maintained an 'overweight' rating. UBS Group set a price target of $10 for the stock.

  • Utz Brands hit a new 52-week low of $8.20 per share during mid-day trading on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Utz Brands, Inc.

A leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, offering a wide range of products including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, popcorn and tortilla chips. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the company markets its snacks under several well-known brands and serves grocery, mass merchandise, club, convenience and online retailers throughout the United States.

Mizuho

A research firm that set a price target of $14 for Utz Brands' stock.

Zacks Research

A research firm that downgraded Utz Brands' stock to a 'strong sell' rating.

Barclays

A research firm that lowered its price target for Utz Brands' stock from $13 to $12 and maintained an 'overweight' rating.

UBS Group

A research firm that set a price target of $10 for Utz Brands' stock.

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The takeaway

Utz Brands' 52-week low raises concerns about the company's financial health and ability to compete in the challenging snack food market. Analysts have provided mixed reviews, with some recommending a 'buy' rating and others suggesting a 'sell' rating, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the stock's future performance.