FIGI: BBG005CPNTQ2 | ISIN: US5007541064 | Symbol: KHC | Type: Stock.
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Despite the lack of a long-term bullish trend, the concern's shares are included in both types of investment portfolios. KHC is an American concern, so the main volume is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker KHC. Trading is conducted from 09:30 to 16:00 (GMT-04:00, in winter GMT-05:00). The first entry into the stock exchange took place in 1924, when the concern did not yet exist, and the business was conducted by the Kraft Cheese company. In 2012, even before the formation of the Kraft Heinz concern, the Kraft Food company announced the transfer of trading from the American NYSE to NASDAQ. Trading on NASDAQ began on June 26, 2012. Kraft Heinz securities are also traded on the platforms of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Great Britain, Brazil and Mexico.
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Kraft Heinz Stock
The first entry into the stock exchange took place in 1924, when the concern did not yet exist, and the business was conducted by the Kraft Cheese company. In 2012, even before the formation of the Kraft Heinz concern, the Kraft Food company announced the transfer of trading from the American NYSE to NASDAQ. Trading on NASDAQ began on June 26, 2012. Kraft Heinz securities are also traded on the platforms of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Great Britain, Brazil and Mexico.A total of 1.227578592 billion shares have been issued, each of which has voting rights. Kraft Heinz owns 5 million shares, the rest of which are in circulation. About 80% of the securities are in free circulation.
Major shareholders include Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 3G Capital Partners Ltd., The Vanguard Group, Inc., SSgA Funds Management, Inc., Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC, BlackRock Fund Advisors. The price of The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) shares affects the quotes of a number of stock indices:
- In the US, they are included in the S&P 500, S&P 100, S&P 500 Consumer Staples, S&P Composite 1500 Consumer Staples, DJ Large-Cap, DJ Food Producer, DJ Food & Beverage Makers baskets;
- The concern's securities also influence the quotes of the global DJ Sector Titans Composite, DJ Food & Beverage Titans 30.
The concern pays out quarterly dividends with a yield ranging from 3% to an impressive 8% per annum.
The history of the concern began with James Craft, who began trading cheese in the early 20th century. He worked according to a standard scheme - he bought cheese at a low price through wholesale purchases and resold it at retail with a markup.
The scheme was profitable, in 1909 James brought his brothers into the business and the company J.L. Kraft & Bros. was born. Five years later the brothers acquired the production and began to produce cheese independently. In 1916 the introduction of the cheese pasteurization process (developed by James Kraft himself) allowed the cheese to be kept fresh longer and transported over long distances.
In 1919, sales of its own products began through the first J.L. Kraft & Bros. store. In 1920, the company expanded beyond the United States, opening production in Canada, and 4 years later, the Kraft brothers' products began to be sold in Great Britain and Germany. The company's securities are traded on the LSE. Share prices are growing due to the rapid development and scaling of the business.
By 1930, the Kraft brothers' company occupies 40% of the American cheese market. The products are also sold in Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and Australia. In 1927, the Kraft family company absorbs a competitor, Phenix Cheese Corporation, and Kraft-Phenix Cheese appears. In 1930, the new company is absorbed by National Dairy, but it retains almost complete independence.
During the same period, the range of products expanded. Velveeta (processed cheese) was sold in 1928, and in 1933, caramel of its own production was introduced to the market.
World War II was a positive development for Kraft's business. The company supplied the Allied armies with cheese and other products.
After the end of the war, the company actively promoted its products through television advertising. Kraft did not forget about new products either; in 1953, the first cheese sauce, Miracle Whip, began to be sold.
The founders of the company die within a few years of each other, but this does not affect production or financial indicators. In 1956, Kraft tries to enter the glass container market by buying Metro Glass, but it does not achieve much success in this direction.
In the 60s, the release of new products accelerated. The company began producing barbecue sauces, fruit preserves and jellies, and marshmallows. The Kraft Singles sub-brand was launched – processed cheese strips. In 1961, the Canadian Dominion Dairies and the British The Southern Oil Company were absorbed.
In 1969, rebranding took place and Kraftco Corporation appeared instead of National Dairy. In 1972, the main office was moved to Chicago. Since 1969, Kraftco Corporation finally became a holding company, controlling the work of many enterprises operating in the food industry. In 1976, the name changed again, Kraft, Inc. appeared.
At the same time, financial indicators begin to deteriorate – the company faces a crisis. The situation is only reversed in 1979, when John Richman took over as CEO. A year later, he approved the merger with Dart Industries (a holding company). The merger results in Dart & Kraft.
The reorganization of the European food division helps improve financial performance. The same tactics in other sectors do not bring success, so in 1986 Dart & Kraft is split into Kraft Inc. (which includes Kraft Foods and Duracell) and Premark International.
Since 1988, after selling Duracell for $1.5 billion, Kraft has specialized only in the food production industry. At the end of the year, Philip Morris buys Kraft for $12.9 billion. And already in 1989, Kraft merges with General Foods.
In 1995, the name changed to Kraft Foods Inc. Before that, the company had been undergoing large-scale reorganizations, and low-income divisions were sold to combat the crisis. As part of the reforms, 14,000 jobs were eliminated.
In 2000, Philip Morris buys Nabisco Holdings for $14.9 billion and merges the cookie maker with Kraft. In 2002, the Polish and Russian divisions of Stollwerck are purchased.
In 2007, Kraft Foods became an independent company. By that time, the owner, Philip Morris, had changed its name to Altria Group and decided to leave the food market. That same year, the Danone division producing biscuits was purchased for $7 billion. Three years later, Kraft spent $19 billion to buy the British Cadbury.
In 2010, Starbucks terminated its partnership with Kraft, accusing the latter of violating the terms of the partnership. Kraft went to court, won, and received $2.23 billion in compensation.
In 2012, the company split into Mondelez International and Kraft Foods. The latter merged with H.J. Heinz Company three years later. The merger resulted in The Kraft Heinz Company. In 2017, the new company attempted to merge with Unilever, offering $143 billion for it, but the offer was rejected.
Since 2017, the crisis began, as a result, the share price has decreased more than 4 times by 2020. In 2019, the company even decided not to publish a decision on financial indicators.
The headquarters of the concern is located in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA). Kraft Heinz employs more than 30,000 people.
The Kraft Heinz Company owns a whole network of subsidiaries, including:
- Heinz;
- Ore-Ida;
- Wattie’s;
- Planters;
- Golden Circle;
- Pudliszki.
Recommendations for The Kraft Heinz Stocks
When predicting the price of The Kraft Heinz Company stocks, it is worth paying attention to the most important factors influencing the price:- Quarterly reports. The financial year coincides with the calendar year, reports are published in April, July, October and January;
- Sales of seasonings and sauces, they account for a quarter of sales;
- Sales in the USA, this region accounts for about 70% of sales;
- People's interest in healthy food. The drop in sales after 2017 is explained by this factor;
- Legal ban on doing business in certain countries, changes in US tax laws.
Stable dividends and growth potential make these stocks a good option for investment.