1330 ET - Kraft Heinz is likely considering divestitures of slower growth and highly competitive categories, or acquisitions of brands related to the company's core business, such as condiments, sauces and snacks, Stifel analysts say in a research note. The company's disclosure that it's evaluating strategic transactions comes amid a difficult time in the M&A and divestiture environment, challenged by recent volatility surrounding tariffs, the analysts say. The packaged-foods business has also been hurt by weak consumption trends. "We believe Kraft Heinz will continue to evaluate its portfolio to improve the growth and profit profile," the analysts write, while also remaining "a disciplined seller, which could limit the potential for incremental divestitures in the near-term." Kraft Heinz falls 3%. (connor.hart@wsj.com)
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 21, 2025 13:30 ET (17:30 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.