The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in North America and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Pudliszki, and Plasmon brands. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; convenience, value, and club stores; pharmacies and drug stores; mass merchants; foodservice distributors; institutions, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and online through various e-commerce platforms and retailers. The company was formerly known as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation and changed its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. The Kraft Heinz Company was founded in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Kraft Heinz Company currently shows a mixed fundamental picture. The P/E ratio at 28.83 is notably higher than the industry median, indicating potential overvaluation, especially given its declining trend from the previous periods. The price-to-sales ratio is also significantly above industry standards, suggesting that the stock might be overpriced relative to its revenue generation. Additionally, the net income is negative, considerably below the industry median, and the operating income has also seen a decline. This raises concerns about profitability and operational efficiency. On a positive note, the company’s net worth is extraordinarily high compared to the industry, which reflects strong asset backing. Moreover, the debt-to-equity ratio suggests that the company maintains a relatively low debt load, which is favorable. However, the lack of dividend yield points to potential weaknesses in cash distribution to shareholders. Overall, while some metrics indicate strength, the concerning trends in profitability and valuation metrics suggest a cautious outlook on the stock's target price.

The Kraft Heinz Company

Key Points
Warren Buffett’s big bet on Kraft Heinz backfired over the past decade.
Greg Abel could soon direct Berkshire to liquidate that $7.3 billion stake.
Warren Buffett made some incredible investments for Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) stock portfolio during his six decades as the conglomerate's CEO. But not every Buffett-approved stock has been a long-term winner like Coca-Cola.
One of Buffett's worst-performing investments was Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC). Back in 2015, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital orchestrated a merger between Kraft and Heinz to create the packaged foods giant. Berkshire reportedly paid an average price of $75.50 per share for its new shares, but they're now trading around $22. Berkshire still owns a $7.3 billion stake in Kraft Heinz, and it hasn't bought or sold any shares since the third quarter of 2015.
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Back in 2019, Buffett admitted that Berkshire "overpaid" for Kraft Heinz but said he had "no intention" of selling those shares. However, Greg Abel -- who succeeded Buffett as Berkshire's new CEO at the beginning of this year -- could liquidate that position soon.
What happened to Kraft Heinz?
Over the past decade, Kraft Heinz struggled as consumers shunned its packaged foods in favor of healthier alternatives and cheaper private-label brands. Instead of pruning its weaker brands, investing in its stronger products, and launching fresh marketing campaigns, Kraft Heinz's management focused too much on cutting costs and repurchasing its own shares.
Those short-sighted strategies caught up to the company in 2019, when it abruptly took a $15 billion writedown on its top brands, reduced its dividend, and disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was probing its accounting practices.
Four different CEOs have also led Kraft Heinz since its merger, and their inconsistent turnaround strategies drove away its investors. Last year, the company said it could undo the merger and split its business again. But this year, it walked back that plan and said it would focus on strengthening its core brands with fresh investments.
Why would Berkshire Hathaway finally sell Kraft Heinz?
Analysts expect Kraft Heinz's revenue to decline 2% in 2026, then grow less than 1% in 2027 and 2028 if those efforts pay off. On the bright side, they expect it to return to profitability in 2026 and grow its EPS at a 12% CAGR over the following two years.
Based on those estimates, Kraft's stock looks cheap at 11 times this year's earnings. But it's trading at that discount because investors don't have much faith in its turnaround plans -- especially as inflation drives up its costs and throttles consumer spending.
While Kraft Heinz isn't down for the count yet, it would make more sense for Berkshire to sell its stake and deploy that cash in more promising stocks. Back in January, Berkshire registered its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz in a filing that cleared the way for a full liquidation of that position. It hasn't pulled the trigger yet, but that massive sale would crush Kraft Heinz's depressed stock.
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Bye Bye Buffett Halo: Is Berkshire Ready To Dump Its Whole Stake In This Retail Behemoth?

Key Points
In September, Kraft Heinz announced a plan to split into two separate publicly traded companies, but that plan is now on hold.
Berkshire Hathaway is keeping its options open when it comes to Kraft Heinz stock.
The conglomerate warned regulators that it might unload some or all of its 27.5% stake in the consumer staples company, but has since walked back that plan.
All investors make mistakes. Give Warren Buffett credit, though, because when he was running Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB), on the rare occasions he made an investing gaffe, he was forthright about it afterward.
Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) was one of the Oracle of Omaha's errors. In what was supposed to be a "dream partnership," Berkshire teamed up with Brazil's 3G Capital in 2013 to orchestrate the $55 billion merger of Kraft and Heinz, creating what was then one of the largest consumer staples companies in the world. That transaction made Buffett's conglomerate the largest shareholder in Kraft Heinz.
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But the dream became a nightmare: The food stock has shed 72% of its value over the past decade. It's no wonder Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire, pondered liquidating the company's Kraft Heinz stake.
An overhang for Kraft Heinz stock
A quick refresher on what's happening at Kraft Heinz. In September, the company announced plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies again. Buffett and Abel voiced displeasure with that decision. In January, Berkshire filed plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to potentially unload its Kraft Heinz stake.
Emphasis on "potentially," because that sale hasn't occurred yet, and Kraft Heinz's new CEO, Steve Cahillane, has backed the company away from that breakup plan. Call it a "black cloud" or an "overhang," but the mere specter of Berkshire dumping its 27.5% stake is likely a big reason why the stock is down by around 9% year to date. Amplifying that gloomy performance is the fact that the S&P 500 Consumer Staples index, a widely followed benchmark for the sector, is up 8%.
On the more positive side of the coin, Abel clearly stated that, now that Kraft Heinz has ditched the breakup proposal, Berkshire doesn't plan to sell any or all of its equity in the ketchup maker. That doesn't mean Abel is hurrying to add more Kraft shares to the Berkshire portfolio. He's not.
Additionally, he may not be rushing to unload Berkshire's $7.2 billion stake in Kraft Heinz because, if the entire position were dumped rapidly, the conglomerate would take, by its standards, a modest loss. That's not a ringing endorsement of the stock.
Tread carefully with Kraft Heinz stock
For now, Berkshire is sticking with Kraft Heinz, but that's no guarantee of things to come. Although Abel has been at the helm for just a few months, he has shown a willingness to move on from some Berkshire equity holdings, including some with superior growth and quality profiles compared to Kraft Heinz.
Likewise, the consumer packaged goods company isn't one of Berkshire's "forever" holdings. It's not part of the pantheon that includes American Express, Coca-Cola, and a few others, and it's unlikely that it ever will be.
With $373 billion in cash and equivalents on its booksas of the end of 2025, Berkshire doesn't need the liquidity it would free up by selling Kraft shares, but all that says is that the conglomerate has the luxury of holding on to the stock. Ordinary investors ought to approach Kraft from a "show me" perspective. In order to make its case to investors, the company will need to prove that its turnaround efforts are bearing fruit by showing improved sales and a shrinking debt load.
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Kraft Heinz Was a Rare Buffett Blunder. Now Berkshire's New Boss Looks Ready to Move On.

Key Points
Now that Warren Buffett isn't in charge of Berkshire's portfolio, Kraft's stock may be on the chopping block.
The food company faces a challenging road ahead as it tries to turn its business around.
Even with a high dividend yield, investors aren't buying up the stock.
Not every Warren Buffett stock has been an amazing investment over the years. One of the largest holdings in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio over the years has been Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC). Berkshire owns nearly a 28% stake in the food company.
The danger for Kraft investors is that with Buffett no longer the CEO of Berkshire and Greg Abel taking over, the company may be tempted to dump all or most of its shares in the iconic food business, given how poorly it has performed and the challenges it faces. Could this monster dividend stock potentially go to $0?
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Will Abel slash Berkshire's investment in Kraft?
Kraft has been in Berkshire's portfolio for years, but there were reports earlier this year that it was contemplating selling a big chunk of its position in Kraft. However, Abel has since said that he is not currently considering that. Kraft was previously looking to split off its business, which Buffett wasn't thrilled with, and it has since paused that idea and instead will try to turn things around.
But it won't be easy, with many consumers opting for healthier options and GLP-1 drugs curbing appetites. Its top line has been going in the wrong direction, with Kraft's sales declining for the past two years. The business faces a tall task with turning things around, and over the past five years, the stock has declined by 45%, pushing its yield up to 7.3%, which is far higher than the S&P 500 average of 1.1%. While that may seem like it would be enticing to dividend investors, many still steer clear of Kraft given the risks and uncertainty it faces in the long run.
It may not go to $0 anytime soon, but the stock isn't heading in the right direction
Kraft has many high-quality brands in its portfolio, which is why I don't believe it'll go out of business, nor will the stock hit $0 in the near future. However, it's also not a safe stock to buy, and it may only be a matter of time before its dividend is cut or suspended. If that happens and Berkshire also sells a significant amount of Kraft stock, it could go into an even deeper tailspin.
There's a ton of downside risk with Kraft's stock, arguably much more than there is possible upside. If you're intrigued by the stock, you may want to consider putting it on a watch list. However, as a dividend stock, there are far better and safer options than Kraft.
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Is This Buffett‑Backed Monster Dividend Stock Going to $0?

Key Points
Some investors might be enticed by Kraft Heinz's ultra-high dividend yield.
The company's sales have declined for three consecutive years.
It recently backed away from splitting its company in two.
A little more than a decade ago, Kraft and Heinz merged in a $46 billion deal backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) and the Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital. Since that deal, one of the largest food company mergers, Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has floundered.
The merger was designed to achieve cost savings. But ultimately, by reducing marketing and product development spending, the consumer staples conglomerate's brands grew stale compared to competitors'. On top of that, the jump in food prices over the past few years has led many people to drop well-known brands such as Kraft Heinz in favor of store brands.
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In September, the company announced it would split into two businesses, one for its faster-growing products, such as Heinz condiments, Philadelphia cheese, and Kraft Mac & Cheese, and the other for slower-growth products, such as Lunchables and Maxwell House coffee. Then, in February, new CEO Steve Cahillane halted the breakup plans, announcing that the company would instead reinvest in marketing and product development to end the tailspin.
Here's one reason to buy the stock, and two not to -- and let's see how this all adds up for investors.
It's a great dividend
The company's stock has dropped more than 26% over the past year. That fall, in turn, has raised the company's dividend yield to around 7.28% at its current share price. While that may seem like a value trap, the cash dividend payout ratio is just above 51%, so the dividend is still well-covered.
If you believe in the company's turnaround prospects, that 7.28% dividend will pay you handsomely for waiting for the new management team to reinvest $600 million into marketing and research and development to stabilize its brands.
The company is becoming less profitable
Kraft Heinz reported 2025 revenue of $24.9 billion, down 3.5% and the third consecutive year of declining sales. It has seen revenue fall, year over year, for nine consecutive quarters. It finished the year with an earnings per share (EPS) loss of $4.93, down 318%.
The company's established brands will have an uphill battle to overcome the momentum of lower-priced store brands. I went to the grocery store the other day, and a bottle of Heinz chili sauce was more than twice as much as the store brand.
The point of its $600 million effort is to find newer, high-margin products to interest consumers. However, I'm not sure if selling Capri Sun Hydrate, an electrolyte drink for children, while a move in the right direction, will be enough to turn the company's fortunes around. Competing with store brands means competing on price, further reducing the company's margins.
The Berkshire Hathaway hangover
Before Warren Buffett stepped down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he said he didn't like Kraft Heinz's potential split. He told CNBC: "It certainly didn't turn out to be a brilliant idea to put them together, but I don't think taking them apart will fix it." Berkshire Hathaway, as of the end of 2025, had 326.5 million shares of Kraft Heinz stock, a 25.7% stake in the company.
On Jan. 20, Kraft Heinz filed a prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing that Berkshire Hathaway "may offer to sell, from time to time, 325,442,152 shares." This filing effectively registers Berkshire's entire stake for a potential sell-off.
When a major, long-term shareholder such as Berkshire Hathaway exits a position, it can create an overhang on the stock price -- both because of the literal selling pressure of millions of shares, and because it signals a lack of confidence from one of the company's biggest backers.
All in all, the company has some issues to overcome if it's to regain the confidence of investors.
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The Buffett Era Is Over: Could This Ultra‑High‑Yield Stock Unravel?

Key Points
Even Warren Buffett can make an investment mistake.
Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Kraft Heinz hasn't been a success.
It will be an uphill battle for the food giant to turn things around.
Warren Buffett is known for his investing wisdom and for many wins during his legendary career. But he's also willing to admit he's prone to making mistakes, just like any other investor.
One of the mistakes seems to have been investing in Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC), with its stock price languishing over the last several years. In a 2019 interview, Buffett admitted that Berkshire Hathaway (which he was CEO of at the time) "overpaid" for large purchases of the stock.
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Buffett's successor as CEO directed Berkshire to sell its holdings in Kraft Heinz in January 2026. However, that sale did not finalize. While the food and beverage manufacturer has a difficult turnaround ahead, it seems that, in the short term at least, Kraft Heinz has a supporter other than Buffett.
The issues at the conglomerate
Several issues have led to a slump in Kraft Heinz's stock price.
The first is that the company has been ripe for the "trade-down effect" amid stubborn inflation. For instance, many people don't have much loyalty to a brand of, say, ketchup, so when prices rise, they are willing to buy store brands. Aside from condiments, there are other Kraft Heinz products people may be willing to trade down for. For example, Walmart sells Bagel Bites, a brand owned by Kraft Heinz, for $9.98 online; through its own brand, Great Value, Walmart has a similar offering priced at $7.44.
The second issue has been a shift in consumer preferences, as more shoppers may be trying to fill their shopping carts with fewer processed foods. Kraft Heinz revenue dropped from $26.6 billion in 2023 to $25.8 billion in 2024, and then fell again in 2025 to $24.9 billion.
The third is that some observers consider the company too slow to respond to those changing shopping habits. In 2025, Kraft Heinz proposed a breakup plan to streamline operations, and Buffett was not a fan. But the breakup effort was paused in February 2026, as the food conglomerate announced plans to invest $600 million in a turnaround effort instead.
"We are confident in the opportunity ahead and believe this investment will accelerate our return to profitable growth," CEO Steve Cahillane said in the February announcement.
Giving the turnaround more time
Before the breakup pause, Buffett's successor as CEO, Greg Abel, appeared ready to wash his hands of the ketchup maker. Berkshire made public its plans to sell its stake in Kraft Heinz. But it reversed course after the breakup plan was halted.
On May 6, investors will see if there are any updates on the turnaround when the food giant reports first-quarter results. Abel seems willing to be a little more patient, which is a vote of confidence in the short term. How long that patience will last remains to be determined.
With a dividend yielding above 7% and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.8, Kraft Heinz may look appealing. But before it can truly reward shareholders, it still has a long uphill battle to turn things around.
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When Buffett Walks Away, Who's Left to Believe in Kraft Heinz?

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Kraft Heinz (KHC), which belongs to the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This processed food company with dual headquarters in Pittsburgh and Chicago has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 8.43%.
For the most recent quarter, Kraft Heinz was expected to post earnings of $0.61 per share, but it reported $0.67 per share instead, representing a surprise of 9.84%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.57 per share, while it actually produced $0.61 per share, a surprise of 7.02%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Kraft Heinz. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Kraft Heinz currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.49%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on May 6, 2026.
When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
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Why Kraft Heinz (KHC) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Key Points
It's an entirely new era for Berkshire Hathaway, with longtime CEO Warren Buffett retiring on Dec. 31 and his understudy, Greg Abel, taking the reins.
The Oracle of Omaha and Abel share similar investment philosophies, right down to devoting an outsize share of capital to their best ideas.
Many of the billion-dollar wagers in Berkshire's portfolio are driven by sustainable competitive advantages.
This year marks a new era in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) storied history. After leading Berkshire for well over half a century and seeing the company he built reach a $1 trillion market cap, billionaire Warren Buffett retired as CEO on Dec. 31.
The person responsible for filling some impossibly big shoes is the Oracle of Omaha's longtime understudy, Greg Abel. Abel has been with Berkshire for over a quarter-century, and he has a nose for value just like his predecessor.
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Although Buffett remains chairman of the board, Berkshire Hathaway's day-to-day operations, including the management and oversight of its $320 billion investment portfolio, fall to Abel. As of the closing bell on April 16, Berkshire's new boss has the final say over 48 positions.
Greg Abel's portfolio is highly concentrated in 10 core holdings
Warren Buffett's and Greg Abel's investment philosophies are very similar. In addition to value being of the utmost importance, both favor robust capital-return programs, strong management teams, and companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
Perhaps most importantly, Berkshire's former and current bosses believe in apportioning an outsize percentage of the company's capital into their best ideas. Just 10 positions account for nearly 79% of Berkshire Hathaway's invested assets:
Bank of America: $27,680,505,428
Chevron: $24,488,919,510
Occidental Petroleum: $15,067,219,181
Chubb: $11,248,116,681
Several of these "best idea" stocks share similarities. For instance, all 10 pay dividends to their shareholders, with some also actively repurchasing their shares. Apple has the largest share repurchase program on Wall Street, with the iPhone maker spending roughly $841 billion since 2013 to retire over 44% of its outstanding shares.
Buffett and Abel also view seven out of these 10 core positions as indefinite holdings. With the exception of Bank of America, Chevron, and Chubb, the remaining seven companies are expected to be fixtures in Berkshire's portfolio for decades to come. This includes Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's, the three longest-tenured holdings that are currently generating annual yields on cost of 63%, 45%, and 41%, respectively.
Investors can see Abel's influence among these 10 core holdings, as well. Abel is a huge fan of Japan's five trading houses, commonly known as the "sogo shosha," and was instrumental in building up sizable stakes in Mitsubishi and Mitsui.
Berkshire Hathaway has 20 additional billion-dollar wagers
On top of overseeing 10 positions that range from nearly $11 billion to $60 billion, Abel is responsible for 20 additional billion-dollar wagers in Berkshire Hathaway's $320 billion investment portfolio:
Itochu: $8,542,909,322
Kraft Heinz: $7,356,090,539
Alphabet: $5,996,660,635 (Class A shares, GOOGL)
Marubeni: $5,859,803,545
DaVita: $4,458,799,656
Sumitomo: $4,304,149,575
Kroger: $3,388,500,000
Constellation Brands: $2,135,250,000
Tokio Marine Holdings: $2,110,853,256
UnitedHealth Group: $1,594,518,050
Capital One Financial: $1,435,076,500
Nucor: $1,229,326,646
Ally Financial: $1,216,840,000
Aon: $1,208,228,343
Liberty Live Series C: $1,060,323,236
You'll note that the other three members of the sogo shosha are in this grouping (Itochu, Marubeni, and Sumitomo), and that they collectively make up five of Berkshire's 16 largest holdings by market value.
But what really stands out about these billion-dollar wagers is the emphasis on sustainable competitive advantages. For instance, Sirius XM and VeriSign operate as legal monopolies. Sirius XM is the only licensed satellite radio operator, while VeriSign is the registrar of ".com" and ".net" domains. Growth may not be off the charts for either company, but they possess unmatched competitive edges.
Abel is also overseeing close to $4.7 billion in combined investments in payment facilitators Visa and Mastercard. Whereas many of their peers double dip and act as lenders, Visa and Mastercard are solely focused on collecting merchant fees for facilitating payments. This means neither Visa nor Mastercard has to worry about setting aside capital for credit delinquencies or loan losses during periods of economic turbulence.
And we can't forget about Domino's Pizza, which is a stock the Oracle of Omaha added to for six consecutive quarters leading up to his retirement. Domino's ability to build consumers' trust and its track record of meeting or exceeding five-year growth initiatives made it a go-to investment for Berkshire's now-retired billionaire boss.
Abel's smaller holdings
Rounding things out are the 18 relatively smaller holdings that Greg Abel oversees, ranging from $5 million to approximately $692 million:
Pool Corp.: $692,463,211
Lennar: $626,124,360
Liberty Live Series A: $471,581,627
Louisiana-Pacific: $410,754,140
The New York Times Co.: $394,621,458
Heico Class A: $279,726,815
Liberty Formula One Series C: $271,488,837
Charter Communications: $250,336,326
Lamar Advertising: $162,505,712
Allegion: $110,404,422
NVR: $74,490,292
Liberty Latin America Series A: $20,227,853
Jefferies Financial Group: $20,186,460
Diageo: $18,229,110
Lennar Class B: $15,685,537
Liberty Latin America Series C: $11,055,412
Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C: $5,230,043
Many of these "smaller" positions fall into two categories: companies that have been reduced or are being removed from Berkshire's investment portfolio, or investments made by Ted Weschler or Todd Combs, the latter of whom left Berkshire to join JPMorgan Chase in December 2025.
For example, Berkshire's stake in e-commerce and cloud infrastructure services titan Amazon was slashed by 77% during the December-ended quarter. Historically, a 77% reduction in a mid-tier position in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio has been a strong signal that a company would soon be getting the heave-ho. Though Amazon is historically inexpensive relative to its future cash flow, it's not a value stock in the traditional sense of the term -- and that may be a problem for Greg Abel.
While it's possible that some of these smaller positions can eventually become billion-dollar wagers, these investments are better viewed as trading opportunities for Weschler and his team.
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Here Are All 48 Stocks Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Is Overseeing in Berkshire Hathaway's $320 Billion Portfolio

Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $22.21 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.16% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.01%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.26%.
Coming into today, shares of the processed food company with dual headquarters in Pittsburgh and Chicago had gained 4.17% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 2.24%, while the S&P 500 gained 6.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Kraft Heinz will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on May 6, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Kraft Heinz to post earnings of $0.5 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 19.35%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $5.89 billion, indicating a 1.82% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.04 per share and a revenue of $24.46 billion, indicating changes of -21.54% and -1.93%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Kraft Heinz. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.05% lower within the past month. Right now, Kraft Heinz possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at its valuation, Kraft Heinz is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 11.04. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.01, so one might conclude that Kraft Heinz is trading at a discount comparatively.
The Food - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 192, which puts it in the bottom 22% of all 250+ industries.
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

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Why is Kraft Heinz Stock Falling, and is it a Generational Buying Opportunity?

Fintel reports that on April 14, 2026, BTIG initiated coverage of Kraft Heinz (NasdaqGS:KHC) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 13.15% Upside
As of April 9, 2026, the average one-year price target for Kraft Heinz is $25.00/share. The forecasts range from a low of $19.19 to a high of $42.12. The average price target represents an increase of 13.15% from its latest reported closing price of $22.09 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Kraft Heinz is 0MM, a decrease of 100.00%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.15.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,132 funds or institutions reporting positions in Kraft Heinz. This is an decrease of 723 owner(s) or 38.98% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to KHC is 0.11%, an increase of 43.63%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 6.25% to 1,003,718K shares. The put/call ratio of KHC is 0.66, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Berkshire Hathaway holds 325,635K shares representing 27.46% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 27,436K shares representing 2.31% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 27,370K shares , representing an increase of 0.24%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in KHC by 9.68% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 19,726K shares representing 1.66% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 17,855K shares , representing an increase of 9.48%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in KHC by 87.51% over the last quarter.
Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management holds 15,805K shares representing 1.33% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 15,334K shares , representing an increase of 2.98%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in KHC by 7.21% over the last quarter.
Nordea Investment Management Ab holds 13,801K shares representing 1.16% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 13,694K shares , representing an increase of 0.78%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in KHC by 6.18% over the last quarter.
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