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Dec 28, 2025
Utz Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Utz reported fourth quarter 2025 net sales growth of 0.4% to $342.2 million, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 17.5% despite a net loss for the quarter.
Key Takeaways
Utz delivered modest net sales growth in Q4 2025, driven by 2.5% organic growth in Branded Salty Snacks, while expanding adjusted gross margin significantly. Although the company reported a net loss of $3.3 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 17.5% to $62.4 million, reflecting strong productivity savings and margin expansion.
Net sales increased 0.4% to $342.2 million, with Organic Net Sales up 0.4%.
Branded Salty Snacks Organic Net Sales grew 2.5%, offset by a 14.8% decline in Non-Branded & Non-Salty Snacks.
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin expanded 560 basis points to 36.5%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 17.5% to $62.4 million, with margin expanding to 18.2%.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2026, Utz expects Organic Net Sales growth of 2% to 3% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% to 8%, supported by productivity savings and margin expansion, with Adjusted Free Cash Flow projected between $60 million and $80 million.
Positive Outlook
- Organic Net Sales growth of 2% to 3% expected in FY2026.
- Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% to 8% including 53rd week benefit.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion driven by productivity savings.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow projected between $60000000 and $80000000.
- Net Leverage Ratio expected to improve to 3.0x - 3.2x by year-end 2026.
Challenges Ahead
- Adjusted EPS expected to decline 3% to 6% due to higher depreciation and interest expense.
- Higher depreciation and amortization of approximately $13000000 expected.
- Interest expense projected between $47000000 and $49000000.
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