Key Takeaways Kraft Heinz shares fell more than 3% Wednesday as the food giant reported fourth-quarter sales and issued 2025 guidance that missed analysts' estimates.Kraft Heinz blamed "continued shifts in consumer behavior due to economic uncertainty" and a decline in its Lunchables-branded foods for its weak sales.

The food company forecast full-year adjusted earnings per share and organic sales below analyst estimates. Also rattling investors, it issued a blanket warning that its outlook doesn’t account for the “significant worsening” of tariffs, food regulation changes, changes to SNAP benefits, currency impacts, and an overall declining macro environment.

Packaged foods company Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 4.1% year on year to $6.58 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.84 per share was 7.

The company said it’s “committed to making the necessary investments to drive top-line improvement, while remaining disciplined.”

Kraft Heinz is a leading global food and beverage company distinguished by its notable brand portfolio, including Kraft, Heinz, Philadelphia, and Oscar Mayer. The company's core strategy revolves around leveraging its extensive brand equity.