Utz Brands Inc. outlined a long-term plan to grow organic net sales 2–3 percentage points faster than the salty snack category, supported by expanded distribution and innovation for its Boulder Canyon brand, continued geographic expansion (including accelerated growth in California), and efforts to maintain share in core markets through broader Power 4 distribution, targeted pricing, and new products. The company also plans to expand margins through productivity gains and mix improvement, accelerate free cash flow to support debt reduction and capital allocation, and build organizational capabilities. Financial targets include adjusted EBITDA growth of 6–8% annually with an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 17% over the long term, adjusted free cash flow of more than $100 million starting in 2027, and leverage trending to about 2.5x over time.

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