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.

NASDAQ United States Measured evidence

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.

30-day score51Neutral is 50
Balanced news tone 44/100 evidence confidence 97% direct company focus 55 current stories across 12 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 114.84week of 28 Aug 2026
Main news subjectEarnings83/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial63 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Balanced news tone

The score uses 55 current company stories from 12 publishers.

Observed headline tone51/100 Published 30-day score51/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Lamb Weston, Kraft Heinz, Darling Ingredients, The Marzetti Company, and Pilgrim's Pride Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know StockStory ยท 04 Sep 2026 02:39

What supports the score

Direct evidence

55 current stories are mapped specifically to MZTI.

Source breadth

The score uses 12 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

Story agreement

The current stories agree at 80/100.

What limits the score

No major limit stands out.

51/100
News scoreBalanced news tone
44/100
Confidencebuilding confidence
97%/100
Company news55 company stories
80/100
Story agreement20/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
06 Aug: 1 stories11 Aug: 1 stories13 Aug: 1 stories14 Aug: 1 stories17 Aug: 1 stories18 Aug: 3 stories19 Aug: 4 stories20 Aug: 3 stories21 Aug: 4 stories24 Aug: 4 stories25 Aug: 14 stories26 Aug: 3 stories27 Aug: 3 stories28 Aug: 5 stories31 Aug: 2 stories01 Sep: 4 stories04 Sep: 1 stories 06 Aug: tone 64, 1 stories11 Aug: tone 42, 1 stories13 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories14 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories17 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories18 Aug: tone 50, 3 stories19 Aug: tone 68, 4 stories20 Aug: tone 57, 3 stories21 Aug: tone 52, 4 stories24 Aug: tone 45, 4 stories25 Aug: tone 48, 14 stories26 Aug: tone 50, 3 stories27 Aug: tone 57, 3 stories28 Aug: tone 65, 5 stories31 Aug: tone 51, 2 stories01 Sep: tone 42, 4 stories04 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories 95505
06 Aug21 Aug04 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence31
1.528 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
12 independent publishers
Company relevance97
share tied directly to this company
Freshness29
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement80
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix82
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

26 completed price weeks24 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
06 Mar 2026: close 160.851753, indexed 100.013 Mar 2026: close 150.052344, indexed 93.320 Mar 2026: close 142.750358, indexed 88.727 Mar 2026: close 135.864496, indexed 84.503 Apr 2026: close 140.332876, indexed 87.210 Apr 2026: close 140.689553, indexed 87.517 Apr 2026: close 137.578531, indexed 85.524 Apr 2026: close 126.303551, indexed 78.501 May 2026: close 123.232159, indexed 76.608 May 2026: close 112.640812, indexed 70.015 May 2026: close 112.957859, indexed 70.222 May 2026: close 113.938723, indexed 70.829 May 2026: close 110.906962, indexed 68.905 Jun 2026: close 107.36, indexed 66.712 Jun 2026: close 111.61, indexed 69.419 Jun 2026: close 107.06, indexed 66.626 Jun 2026: close 115.92, indexed 72.103 Jul 2026: close 115.79, indexed 72.010 Jul 2026: close 114.8, indexed 71.417 Jul 2026: close 107.14, indexed 66.624 Jul 2026: close 107.19, indexed 66.631 Jul 2026: close 106.87, indexed 66.407 Aug 2026: close 113.48, indexed 70.514 Aug 2026: close 116.05, indexed 72.121 Aug 2026: close 111.63, indexed 69.428 Aug 2026: close 114.84, indexed 71.4 20 Mar 2026: news score 50, close 142.750358, 1 stories5027 Mar 2026: news score 50, close 135.864496, 1 stories03 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 140.332876, 1 stories10 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 140.689553, 1 stories17 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 137.578531, 1 stories5024 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 126.303551, 1 stories01 May 2026: news score 50, close 123.232159, 1 stories08 May 2026: news score 43, close 112.640812, 7 stories15 May 2026: news score 47, close 112.957859, 7 stories4722 May 2026: news score 47, close 113.938723, 8 stories29 May 2026: news score 49, close 110.906962, 8 stories05 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 107.36, 2 stories12 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 111.61, 1 stories5019 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 107.06, 1 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 115.92, 2 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 47, close 115.79, 6 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 49, close 114.8, 8 stories4917 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 107.14, 10 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 41, close 107.19, 13 stories31 Jul 2026: news score 45, close 106.87, 19 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 47, close 113.48, 23 stories4714 Aug 2026: news score 48, close 116.05, 24 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 55, close 111.63, 37 stories28 Aug 2026: news score 53, close 114.84, 55 stories53 Price index 104.0 83.2 62.4 News score 100 50 0
06 Mar02 Jun28 Aug
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price-28.6%latest close 114.84
News score change+3first to latest comparable week
One-week response+2.9%Price confirming higher
Fair-value position-29.5%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
28 Aug 202653USD 114.84+2.9%
21 Aug 202655USD 111.63-3.8%
14 Aug 202648USD 116.05+2.3%
07 Aug 202647USD 113.48+6.2%
31 Jul 202645USD 106.87-0.3%
24 Jul 202641USD 107.19+0.0%
17 Jul 202650USD 107.14-6.7%
10 Jul 202649USD 114.8-0.9%
Value support

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings5036 stories ยท 65%
Deals and strategy498 stories ยท 15%
Market update527 stories ยท 13%
Analyst action662 stories ยท 4%
Capital return632 stories ยท 4%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

82/100 independence
MarketBeat5613 stories ยท 24%
Stock Titan507 stories ยท 13%
simplywall.st544 stories ยท 7%
Investing.com403 stories ยท 5%
TradingView583 stories ยท 5%
StockStory322 stories ยท 4%
Seeking Alpha572 stories ยท 4%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings33Finance16Financial Markets15Retail Wholesale13Dividends8Revenue Growth3Operating Income3Fourth Quarter3Earnings Per Share3Dividend Payments3

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

47 comparable readings ยท 170 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+050 to 50 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range40โ€“5550 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth56stories at latest stored reading ยท +55
Confidence38/100Measured ยท +38
17 Mar50 neutral04 Sep 11:32
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
04 Sep 11:3250-138/100 (-8)56 (-1)Measured
01 Sep 23:5951-146/100 (+2)57 (+3)Measured
31 Aug 23:5952-144/100 (-7)54 (-1)Measured
28 Aug 23:5953+351/100 (+2)55 (+5)Measured
27 Aug 23:5950+049/100 (-1)50 (+2)Measured
26 Aug 23:5950+050/100 (-4)48 (+1)Measured
25 Aug 23:5950-154/100 (+18)47 (+13)Measured
24 Aug 23:5951-436/100 (0)34 (-3)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-30 of 55

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.

#1Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageStored article

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

EarningsFinancial ResultsFood ProductionLivestockOperating IncomeRestructuring
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
#227Tone
Insider MonkeyDirect company coverageStored article

Marzettiโ€™s (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

AcquisitionDebtDividendsEarningsGuidanceOperating Income
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
#3Not directional
Motley FoolDirect company coverageStored article

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

AcquisitionBalance SheetDividend PaymentsEarningsEarnings Per ShareFinancial Results
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
#4Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#566Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

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.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
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
#642Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#758Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

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.

EarningsFinancial Markets
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
#858Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

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.

EarningsFinancial Markets
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
#9Not directional
Food Business NewsDirect company coverageStored article

Bachanโ€™s buoys Marzetti sales

Marzetti Co. reported its fourth consecutive year of record sales, driven by the acquisition of Bachanโ€™s 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 Bachanโ€™s brand with new wing sauce and Japanese mayo products, and anticipates the Texas Roadhouse rolls to eventually achieve $100 million in retail sales.

EarningsManufacturingMergers And AcquisitionsRetail Wholesale
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
#1076Tone
Insider MonkeyDirect company coverageStored article

Margin Expansion and Acquisitions Drive The Marzetti Companyโ€™s (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

AIEarningsEarnings GrowthInvestment StrategySemiconductors
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
#12Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#1358Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#1458Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#1557Tone
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#17Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#18Not directional
FinancialContentDirect company coverageStored article

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.

EarningsEarnings Per ShareFood SafetyMarginsProduct LaunchRetail Wholesale
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
#1967Tone
GuruFocus.comDirect company coverageStored article

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.

Commodity InflationDividend PaymentsDividendsEarningsFoodserviceFourth Quarter
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
#2066Tone
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Should Marzettiโ€™s (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

DividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEarnings ReleaseNet IncomeRevenue Growth
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
#2158Tone
Seeking AlphaDirect company coverageStored article

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.

Commodity InflationDividend PaymentsDividendsEarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
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
#22Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#23Not directional
AlphaStreetDirect company coverageStored article

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.

EarningsRetail Wholesale
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
#2421Tone
Investing.comDirect company coverageStored article

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 Bachanโ€™s brand, but management anticipates a near-term headwind in Q1 2027 due to a Cyclospora outbreak.

Commodity InflationEarningsEconomy MacroFoodserviceM AOperating Income
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
#2575Tone
Investing.comDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#26Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#27Not directional
Associated PressDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#28Not directional
Kalkine MediaDirect company coverageScored from headline

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
#2971Tone
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverageStored article

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 quarterโ€™s $12.2 million in non-core sales attributed to a temporary supply agreement (โ€œTSAโ€) with Winland Foods, Inc., which concluded during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net sales increased 0.4%. MORE ON L

DividendsEarningsEarnings NewsFourth QuarterRatings
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
#30Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

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

AcquisitionDividendsEarningsFourth QuarterGuidanceNet Income
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

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