Sharemaestro company-news research for The Marzetti Company (MZTI), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
Company news sentiment
Latest MZTI news and sentiment
The Marzetti Company
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Balanced news tone
The score uses 55 current company stories from 12 publishers.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
55 current stories are mapped specifically to MZTI.
The score uses 12 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
The current stories agree at 80/100.
What limits the score
No major limit stands out.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
News tone and price action are not far from neutral.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep 11:32 | 50 | -1 | 38/100 (-8) | 56 (-1) | Measured |
| 01 Sep 23:59 | 51 | -1 | 46/100 (+2) | 57 (+3) | Measured |
| 31 Aug 23:59 | 52 | -1 | 44/100 (-7) | 54 (-1) | Measured |
| 28 Aug 23:59 | 53 | +3 | 51/100 (+2) | 55 (+5) | Measured |
| 27 Aug 23:59 | 50 | +0 | 49/100 (-1) | 50 (+2) | Measured |
| 26 Aug 23:59 | 50 | +0 | 50/100 (-4) | 48 (+1) | Measured |
| 25 Aug 23:59 | 50 | -1 | 54/100 (+18) | 47 (+13) | Measured |
| 24 Aug 23:59 | 51 | -4 | 36/100 (0) | 34 (-3) | Provisional |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
Lamb Weston, Kraft Heinz, Darling Ingredients, The Marzetti Company, and Pilgrim's Pride Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
Lamb Weston, Kraft Heinz, Darling Ingredients, The Marzetti Company, and Pilgrim's Pride Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after national cattle shortages and volatile livestock prices squeezed operating margins and prompted outlook cuts across the food production industry. The historic U.S. cattle shortage, which has pushed herd sizes to a 75-year low following years of severe Western drought, has drastically elevated procurement costs for meatpackers, according to Reuters. This persistent imbalance was highlighted when indus
- Published
- 04 Sep 2026 02:39
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 0.4d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Marzettiโs (MZTI) Record Streak Hits a Wall With Outbreak and Guidance Cut
On August 25, The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) closed out a fiscal year of records, even as reported quarterly sales slipped 2.2% to $465.0 million. The drop traces to the planned expiration of a temporary supply agreement rather than any softness in the core business, and once that noise is stripped out, adjusted sales actually grew. Behind the headline number sits a company generating more cash and profit than it ever has, just as a fresh food safety scare threatens to interrupt the streak.Marzetti's (MZTI) Record Streak Hits a Wall With Outbreak and Guidance Cut Twelve Straight Quarters O
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 14:03
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Guidance cut, Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 65/100
- 30-day weight
- 14.4% of the score ยท 2.9d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Marzetti (MZTI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and CEO - David A. Ciesinski CFO - Thomas K. Pigott Vice President of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations - Dale N. Ganobsik Full Conference Call Transcript Operator: Good morning. My name is Kevin, and I will be your conference call facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Marzetti Company's fiscal year 26 fourth quarter conference call. Conducting today's call will be David Ciesinski, president and CEO and Tom Pigott, CFO. All lines have been placed on
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 13:28
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 2.9d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Jupiter Topco LLC Takes Position in The Marzetti Company $MZTI
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 09:33
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 3.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
50,600 Shares in The Marzetti Company $MZTI Purchased by Corient Private Wealth LP
Corient Private Wealth LP has acquired 50,600 shares of The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) for approximately $5.8 million, representing a 0.18% stake. This comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, with BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and State Street Corp making significant purchases. Marzetti recently reported strong quarterly earnings and declared a $1.00 quarterly dividend, while analyst sentiment remains cautious with a "Reduce" rating and a $135 target price.
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 07:19
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying, Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 50/100
- 30-day weight
- 6.7% of the score ยท 3.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Algert Global LLC Cuts Stake in The Marzetti Company $MZTI
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 07:58
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 45/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.3% of the score ยท 4.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
54,954 Shares in The Marzetti Company $MZTI Acquired by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec
Caisse de dรฉpรดt et placement du Quรฉbec has acquired 54,954 shares of The Marzetti Company (MZTI) valued at approximately $6.27 million, joining other institutional investors in establishing positions. Institutional ownership now stands at 66.44%, while insider ownership is 29.10%. Analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating for Marzetti with a consensus price target of $135.00, despite the company reporting solid quarterly earnings of $1.46 EPS and declaring a $1.00 quarterly dividend.
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 01:31
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 44/100
- 30-day weight
- 6.4% of the score ยท 4.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Hamilton Capital LLC Acquires New Holdings in The Marzetti Company $MZTI
Hamilton Capital LLC has acquired 11,822 shares of The Marzetti Company (MZTI), valued at approximately $1.35 million, making it their 27th largest position. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. also hold significant stakes, with 66.44% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Despite a "Reduce" consensus rating from analysts, Marzetti recently reported strong quarterly EPS of $1.46 on revenue of $465.03 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share.
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 21:19
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 42/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.5% of the score ยท 6.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Bachanโs buoys Marzetti sales
Marzetti Co. reported its fourth consecutive year of record sales, driven by the acquisition of Bachanโs Japanese barbecue sauce and the continued success of Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls. The company saw a 14% increase in net income to $191.61 million, with net sales reaching $1.93 billion. Marzetti plans to expand the Bachanโs brand with new wing sauce and Japanese mayo products, and anticipates the Texas Roadhouse rolls to eventually achieve $100 million in retail sales.
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 21:19
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 6.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Margin Expansion and Acquisitions Drive The Marzetti Companyโs (MZTI) Long Term Growth
The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Small-Mid Cap Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded sharply in Q2, with the Russell 3000 gaining 15.4%, supported by AI infrastructure spending, strong earnings, and easing Middle East tensions. Technology led the rally as semiconductors recovered, while Energy and defensive sectors lagged. The portfolio returned 12.1% gross and 11.8% net compared with a 20.3% gain in the Russell 2500 Index. Stock selection weighed on relative performance, as high-beta
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 13:46
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Margin Expansion, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 63/100
- 30-day weight
- 9.3% of the score ยท 6.9d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
The Marzetti Company Just Beat EPS By 5.7%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 13:01
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.9% of the score ยท 6.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Capstone Investment Advisors LLC Takes $2.08 Million Position in The Marzetti Company $MZTI
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 08:35
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
30,163 Shares in The Marzetti Company $MZTI Purchased by Deutsche Bank AG
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 08:03
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 31/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score ยท 8.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
BlackRock Inc. Acquires Shares of 2,742,494 The Marzetti Company $MZTI
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 07:59
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 31/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score ยท 8.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Marzetti (MZTI) Stock Slips As Margin Gains Outrun Soft Sales
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 03:22
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 37/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.3% of the score ยท 8.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Does Marzetti (MZTI) Prioritize Margins And Buybacks Over Growth After Its Latest Earnings And Dividend?
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 22:29
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 8.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Marzetti Stock Confirms Reversal on Earnings Strength, Dividend Growth
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 11:35
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
MZTI Q2 Deep Dive: Margin Expansion and New Product Launches Offset Sales Decline
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) reported a 2.2% year-on-year sales decline in Q2 CY2026, missing revenue expectations, primarily due to lower sales volumes and the exit of a temporary supply agreement. However, the company surpassed non-GAAP EPS estimates by 4.1%, driven by margin expansion, the successful integration of Bachan's acquisition, and ongoing productivity initiatives. Management expects future growth from Bachan's product line expansion, new introductions, and pricing actions, while also focusing on supply chain efficiency and managing external risks.
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 05:42
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Margin Expansion, Beat expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.2d old
- Duplicates
- 3 consolidated
The Marzetti Co (MZTI) (Q4 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Year Fueled by Bachan's ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Reported Net Sales: Declined 2.2% to $465 million in the fiscal fourth quarter. Adjusted Net Sales: Improved 40 basis points, excluding noncore temporary supply agreement (TSA) sales. Retail Segment Net Sales: Increased 0.9%, including $15.4 million in incremental sales from Bachan's. Gross Profit: Increased by $7.9 million, or 7.4%, to $114 million. Gross Margin: Reported and adjusted gross margins expanded by 220 basis points and 160 basis points, respectively. Operating Income: Reported operating income grew 48.2%; adjusted operating income grew 17.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 23:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Improving financial comparison, Margin expansion, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.3% of the score ยท 9.5d old
- Duplicates
- 3 consolidated
Should Marzettiโs (MZTI) Rising EPS on Flat Sales and Buybacks Prompt Investor Reassessment?
The Marzetti Company has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, showing Q4 sales of US$465.03 million and full-year sales of US$1.93 billion, while net income rose to US$48.29 million for the quarter and US$191.61 million for the year, alongside continued dividends and completion of a long-running share buyback program. Despite relatively flat sales, Marzetti delivered higher earnings per share of US$1.76 in Q4 and US$6.98 for the year, highlighting a focus on profitability and capital returns through dividends and share repurchases. We'll now examine how stronger earnings per
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 20:14
- News subject
- Capital return
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Share Buyback
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.7% of the score ยท 9.6d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
The Marzetti Company 2026 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:MZTI) 2026-08-25
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Reported Net Sales: Declined 2.2% to $465 million in the fiscal fourth quarter. Adjusted Net Sales: Improved 40 basis points, excluding noncore temporary supply agreement (TSA) sales. Retail Segment Net Sales: Increased 0.9%, including $15.4 million in incremental sales from Bachan's. Gross Profit: Increased by $7.9 million, or 7.4%, to $114 million. Gross Margin: Reported and adjusted gross margins expanded by 220 basis points and 160 basis points, respectively. Operating Income: Reported operating income grew 48.2%; adjusted operating income grew 17.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 19:30
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Improving financial comparison, Margin expansion, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 35/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.1% of the score ยท 9.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Is Marzetti (MZTI) Cheap Following Earnings, Buybacks And Its Dividend Update?
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 17:21
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Heads Into Year-End With Margin Discipline but Sluggish Sales
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) is showing mixed results as it approaches year-end, with strong gross profit margins despite a decline in consolidated net sales. While the company demonstrates operating discipline and resilient brands, it faces challenges with sluggish retail sales and increased selling, general, and administrative expenses, partly due to acquisition-related costs. Investors are looking for a clearer path to sustained sales growth that can complement the company's ability to protect profitability.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 18:10
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earnings call transcript: The Marzetti Company tops EPS in Q4 2026, revenue misses
The Marzetti Company reported strong Q4 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.46, beating Wall Street estimates, but revenue of $465.0 million missed expectations. Despite a decline in reported net sales, the company achieved improved gross profit, operating income, and margins, marking its fourth consecutive year of record net sales and gross profit. The outlook for fiscal 2027 includes mid-single-digit revenue growth, primarily driven by the Bachanโs brand, but management anticipates a near-term headwind in Q1 2027 due to a Cyclospora outbreak.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 15:10
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Missed expectations, Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 62/100
- 30-day weight
- 8.6% of the score ยท 9.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Marzetti earnings beat by $0.06, revenue fell short of estimates
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 12:24
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 56/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.8% of the score ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Marzetti Fiscal Q4 Adjusted Earnings Rise, Net Sales Fall
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:50
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Marzetti: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:45
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Why Is Marzetti (NASDAQ:MZTI) Earnings Update Drawing Market Attention?
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:40
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Lancaster Colony Non-GAAP EPS of $1.46 beats by $0.06, revenue of $465M misses by $11.03M
* Lancaster Colony press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20628783-the-marzetti-company-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-results] (MZTI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MZTI]): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.46 beats by $0.06. * Revenue of $465M (-2.2% Y/Y) misses by $11.03M. * Consolidated fourth quarter net sales declined 2.2% to $465.0 million. Excluding the prior-year quarterโs $12.2 million in non-core sales attributed to a temporary supply agreement (โTSAโ) with Winland Foods, Inc., which concluded during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net sales increased 0.4%. MORE ON L
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:33
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.4% of the score ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
The Marzetti Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, August 25, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) reported results today for the company's fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Fourth Quarter Summary Consolidated fourth quarter net sales declined 2.2% to $465.0 million. Excluding the prior-year quarter's $12.2 million in non-core sales attributed to a temporary supply agreement ("TSA") with Winland Foods, Inc., which concluded during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net sales increased 0.4%. Retail segment net sales increased 0.9% to $243.6 million, which includes $15
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:30
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Improving financial comparison, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 10.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
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It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.