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The forward PE ratio is 12.12 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (12.12) = Close Price ($24.68) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.06)

KHC Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

12.12

KHC Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

KHC

The Kraft Heinz Company

Current

Market Cap

$29.26B

Forward PE Ratio

12.12

K

Kellanova

vs KHC

Market Cap

$29.03B

Forward PE Ratio

22.06

EL

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

vs KHC

Market Cap

$29.65B

Forward PE Ratio

33.66

DG

Dollar General Corporation

vs KHC

Market Cap

$25.53B

Forward PE Ratio

17.45

HSY

The Hershey Company

vs KHC

Market Cap

$34.82B

Forward PE Ratio

20.68

DLTR

Dollar Tree, Inc.

vs KHC

Market Cap

$23.24B

Forward PE Ratio

21.47

CHD

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

vs KHC

Market Cap

$22.67B

Forward PE Ratio

25.63

STZ

Constellation Brands, Inc.

vs KHC

Market Cap

$22.62B

Forward PE Ratio

11.20

BG

Bunge Global S.A.

vs KHC

Market Cap

$22.04B

Forward PE Ratio

12.28

KMB

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

vs KHC

Market Cap

$36.49B

Forward PE Ratio

14.75

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

N/A

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

12.1

consensus next-FY EPS

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $24.68 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-27$2.06$2.03 – $2.131112.0x
2027-12-27$2.07$1.97 – $2.361111.9x
2028-12-27$2.16$1.97 – $2.60511.4x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)?
The forward PE ratio for KHC stock is 12.12.

About The Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global entity focused on the manufacturing and marketing of a broad spectrum of food and beverage products. Its reach extends across key markets such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as numerous other international territories. The company's diverse product offerings include popular condiments and sauces, a variety of cheese and dairy items, prepared meals, meat products, and refreshing beverages. Additionally, its portfolio features coffee, an assortment of healthy snacks, salad dressings, various spices and seasonings, and a range of other general grocery staples. Kraft Heinz employs a multi-faceted distribution strategy. It utilizes its internal sales organizations alongside independent brokers, agents, and third-party distributors to reach a wide array of customers. These include large grocery chains, wholesale providers, cooperative and independent grocers, convenience stores, pharmacies, value stores, bakeries, mass merchandisers, and club stores. Furthermore, the company supplies products to the foodservice sector and institutional clients, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and government agencies. A significant portion of its sales also occurs online through various e-commerce platforms and digital retailers. Tracing its origins back to its founding in 1869, the company initially operated as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation before officially changing its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, PA
36,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
CEO
Steven A. Cahillane