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Sunday's Bonus Story Utz Insiders Signal Value With November BuysWritten by Thomas Hughes. Published 11/10/2025. 
Key Points - Utz Brands insiders bought shares in a conspicuous vote of confidence, even as the shares traded at long-term lows.
- Analysts and institutions signal deep value in this stock.
- The dividend is reliable and growing, expected to increase at a modest double-digit pace for the foreseeable future.
Utz (NYSE: UTZ) insiders conspicuously purchased nearly $600,000 in shares of company stock in early November as the price retreated to a 52-week and multi-year low. That well-timed insider buying signals strong internal confidence in the company's long-term prospects. At around $10, UTZ shares are trading near levels last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's size has roughly doubled since then, which makes the current share price appear highly discounted. If the stock returned to pre-pandemic valuation levels, it could rise by 100% or more. Attractive Valuation Points to Long-Term Upside See Early-Stage Activity Before It Reaches Mainstream Screens
We highlight micro-cap and small-cap companies gaining early traction based on research, visibility shifts, and market interest. Get the Free Guide — Join Now UTZ stock trades at roughly 10 times projected 2025 earnings, a valuation on the low end of the consumer staples spectrum. Looking further ahead, long-term forecasts imply sustained low multiples in the mid-single-digit range, a setup that could support significant upside as earnings grow. Who bought UTZ stock in November and why? Buyers included the CEO, a director, two executive vice presidents, and a major 10% shareholder (the Utz founding family investment entity). Together they spent just under $600,000, pushing insider ownership to about 15%. Institutions, which own a large majority of the float, resumed buying in Q3 after earlier selling and appear positioned to continue building exposure given the stock's value, yield, and growth profile. 
Utz Brands: Slow, Steady, Profitable Growth The outlook for Utz Brands anticipates gradual, steady growth and margin improvement over time. The consensus tracked by InsiderTrades forecasts a modest single-digit revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) with earnings growing at a low-double-digit pace into the middle of the next decade. Drivers include geographic expansion—most recently into California—and deeper market penetration. The company has been gaining share in salty snacks, positioning it for sustainable growth and making it an attractive acquisition target for larger consumer-staples companies. Utz's portfolio of well-known brands would benefit from a broader distribution network, and a deal could unlock distribution synergies and cost savings. Potential buyers include Hostess and PepsiCo, the largest snack company by revenue that dominates the salty snack category. The Q3 earnings results validated much of that thesis. Utz posted a 3.4% revenue increase, with salty snack sales up 5.8%. Adjusted gross margin expanded by 210 basis points, contributing to a 13.2% rise in adjusted net income, a 9.5% increase in earnings per share (EPS), and strong positive cash flow. As of mid-November, Utz Brands yields about 2.4% and pays a reliable dividend with distribution growth expected. The payout ratio is roughly 30% of projected earnings, earnings growth is expected in the forecast, and the balance sheet remains healthy. Q3 highlighted increased debt, but that was offset by asset gains and manageable leverage; total liabilities ran just over 1.5 times equity. The company has raised its payout each year since its initial public offering (IPO) and has achieved an aggressive 35% distribution CAGR through 2025. Utz Brands: Can Its Share Price Rebound? Despite insider buying and improving fundamentals, UTZ shares remain stagnant near $10, reflecting a broader lack of near-term buying catalysts. The next earnings release or macroeconomic developments—such as interest-rate cuts or easing recession fears—could trigger a recovery. Should the Federal Reserve follow through on expected rate cuts and the U.S. avoid a recession, Utz stock could benefit from a sector-wide revaluation. Until then, the stock may trade sideways, offering an entry point for long-term investors focused on value, income, and moderate growth.
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