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How to buy Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares in Australia

Learn how to easily invest in Kraft Heinz shares.

Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) is a leading packaged foods business with stocks listed in the US. It opened the day at US$32.89 after a previous close of US$32.8. During the day the price has varied from a low of USD32.56 to a high of USD33.3582. The latest price was USD33.05 (25 minute delay). Kraft Heinz is listed on the NASDAQ. All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in Kraft Heinz

  1. Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the US from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to US stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
  3. Search for Kraft Heinz. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: KHC. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment that matches your financial goals.
  4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Kraft Heinz reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
  5. Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$32.8, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Kraft Heinz, depending on your broker.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Kraft Heinz. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.

Kraft Heinz stock price (NASDAQ:KHC)

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Kraft Heinz shares at a glance

Information last updated 2024-07-24.
OpenUS$32.89
HighUS$33.3582
LowUS$32.56
CloseUS$33.05
Previous closeUS$32.8
Change US$0.25
Change % 0.7622%
Volume 8,157,130
Information last updated 2024-07-20.
52-week rangeUS$29.641 - US$38.5105
50-day moving average US$33.7648
200-day moving average US$35.2594
Target priceUS$38.35
PE ratio 14.4629
Dividend yield US$1.6 (4.83%)
Earnings per share (TTM) US$2.29

Kraft Heinz share growth calculator

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Kraft Heinz price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the last close of $33.05

1 week (2024-07-18) -2.13%
1 month (2024-06-25) 0.76%
3 months (2024-04-25) -13.86%
6 months (2024-01-25) -11.30%
1 year (2023-07-25) -9.58%
2 years (2022-07-22) -13.75%
3 years (2021-07-25) -16.18%
5 years (2019-07-25) 4.75%

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Is it a good time to buy Kraft Heinz stock?

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Is Kraft Heinz under- or over-valued?

Valuing Kraft Heinz stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Kraft Heinz's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Kraft Heinz's P/E ratio

Kraft Heinz's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 14x. In other words, Kraft Heinz shares trade at around 14x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Kraft Heinz's PEG ratio

Kraft Heinz's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.0161. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Kraft Heinz's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Kraft Heinz's EBITDA

Kraft Heinz's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$6.4 billion (£5 billion).

The EBITDA is a measure of a Kraft Heinz's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.

Kraft Heinz share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Kraft Heinz's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$29.641 up to US$38.5105. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

KHC.US volatility(beta: 0.52)Avg. volatility(beta: 1.00)LowHigh

Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Kraft Heinz's is 0.517. This would suggest that Kraft Heinz's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

Kraft Heinz financials

Revenue TTM US$26.6 billion
Operating margin TTM 20.78%
Gross profit TTM US$8.2 billion
Return on assets TTM 3.78%
Return on equity TTM 5.68%
Profit margin 10.62%
Book value 40.792
Market capitalisation US$40.2 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Kraft Heinz share dividends

54%

Dividend payout ratio: 53.69% of net profits

Recently Kraft Heinz has paid out, on average, around 53.69% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 4.83% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Kraft Heinz shareholders could enjoy a 4.83% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Kraft Heinz's case, that would currently equate to about $1.6 per share.

Kraft Heinz's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Kraft Heinz's most recent dividend payout was on 27 June 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 5 June 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Kraft Heinz's environmental, social and governance track record

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Kraft Heinz.

When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.

Kraft Heinz's total ESG risk score

Total ESG risk: 37.95

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Kraft Heinz's overall score of 37.95 (as at 12/31/2018) is pretty weak – landing it in it in the 74th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Kraft Heinz is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

Kraft Heinz's environmental score

Environmental score: 17.8/100

Kraft Heinz's environmental score of 17.8 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Kraft Heinz is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Kraft Heinz's social score

Social score: 20.22/100

Kraft Heinz's social score of 20.22 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Kraft Heinz is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

Kraft Heinz's governance score

Governance score: 12.43/100

Kraft Heinz's governance score puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Kraft Heinz is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Kraft Heinz's controversy score

Controversy score: 3/5

ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Kraft Heinz scored a 3 out of 5 for controversy – a middle-of-the-table result reflecting that Kraft Heinz hasn't always managed to keep its nose clean.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary

Kraft Heinz Co was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.

Total ESG score 37.95
Total ESG percentile 74.24
Environmental score 17.8
Environmental score percentile 7
Social score 20.22
Social score percentile 7
Governance score 12.43
Governance score percentile 7
Level of controversy 3

Kraft Heinz overview

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.

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