The Kraft Heinz Company

KHC · Consumer Defensive

About The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)

The Kraft Heinz Company is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

KHC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

Key Statistics

Current Price
$24.34
Market Cap
$28.86B
52-Week High
$28.09
52-Week Low
$21.04
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

$1,000 Invested in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)

1 Year
$1,058
+6%
3 Years
$903
+-10%
5 Years
$865
+-14%
10 Years
$442
+-56%
Since IPO
$557
+-44%

How much would $1,000 invested in KHC be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in KHC 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) in 2025 would be worth $1,058 as of November 2026, representing a +5.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KHC 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) in 2023 would be worth $903 as of November 2026, representing a -9.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KHC 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) in 2021 would be worth $865 as of November 2026, representing a -13.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KHC 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) in 2016 would be worth $442 as of November 2026, representing a -55.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KHC at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) at IPO would be worth $557 as of November 2026, representing a -44.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
-0.22%
Positive Months
68
50% of 135
Negative Months
67
50% of 135
Data Period
11+ years
135 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+22.6%)
Best month on avg: October (+2.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2019 (-30.9%)
Worst month on avg: February (-4.0%)

Over the past 11+ years (135 months), The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has averaged a monthly return of -0.22% with a median return of +0.02%. The stock had 68 positive months (50%) and 67 negative months (50%). The best month in KHC's history was April 2020 with a +22.6% return, while the worst was February 2019 at -30.9%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and February the weakest (-4.0%).

KHC's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +22.5%, and the worst was 2018 at -50.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 11 years of trading history, The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has delivered an average annual return of -3.38% with a median return of -5.04%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -5.36%. The stock posted gains in 5 years (45%) and losses in 6 years (55%).

KHC's best year was 2016 with a +23.44% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -42.25%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. KHC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 3 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
-3.38%
Best Year
2016 (+23.44%)
Worst Year
2018 (-42.25%)
Positive Years
5/11
Year Return Start End
2026 +5.57% $23.06 $24.34
2025 -16.31% $27.55 $23.06
2024 -12.96% $31.65 $27.55
2023 -5.04% $33.33 $31.65
2022 +18.18% $28.21 $33.33
2021 +7.98% $26.12 $28.21
2020 +13.78% $22.96 $26.12
2019 -21.20% $29.13 $22.96
2018 -42.25% $50.45 $29.13
2017 -8.37% $55.06 $50.45
2016 +23.44% $44.60 $55.06

Frequently Asked Questions: KHC

What sector is KHC in? ▼

KHC operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.

How has KHC performed historically? ▼

Over 11 years of trading history, KHC has posted gains in 5 years (45% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +23.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in KHC? ▼

You can invest in KHC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold KHC.

Last updated: 11/1/2026