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
$21.21
Market Cap
$25.11B
52-Week High
$31.15
52-Week Low
$21.08
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

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

1 Year
$764
+-24%
3 Years
$659
+-34%
5 Years
$689
+-31%
10 Years
$430
+-57%
Since IPO
$469
+-53%

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 $764 as of May 2026, representing a -23.6% 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 $659 as of May 2026, representing a -34.1% 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 $689 as of May 2026, representing a -31.1% 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 $430 as of May 2026, representing a -57.0% 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 $469 as of May 2026, representing a -53.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
-0.37%
Positive Months
63
49% of 128
Negative Months
65
51% of 128
Data Period
10+ years
128 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+22.6%)
Best month on avg: April (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2019 (-30.9%)
Worst month on avg: February (-4.0%)

Over the past 10+ years (128 months), The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has averaged a monthly return of -0.37% with a median return of -0.18%. The stock had 63 positive months (49%) and 65 negative months (51%). 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), 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 -4.89% with a median return of -8.37%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -6.82%. The stock posted gains in 4 years (36%) and losses in 7 years (64%).

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 4 years. KHC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 3 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
-4.89%
Best Year
2016 (+23.44%)
Worst Year
2018 (-42.25%)
Positive Years
4/11
Year Return Start End
2026 -11.07% $23.85 $21.21
2025 -16.31% $28.50 $23.85
2024 -12.96% $32.74 $28.50
2023 -5.04% $34.48 $32.74
2022 +18.18% $29.18 $34.48
2021 +7.98% $27.02 $29.18
2020 +13.78% $23.75 $27.02
2019 -21.20% $30.14 $23.75
2018 -42.25% $52.18 $30.14
2017 -8.37% $56.95 $52.18
2016 +23.44% $46.14 $56.95

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 4 years (36% 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: 3/24/2026