Utz Brands Reports Q4/FY25 Results, Initiates $50M Share Repurchase Program

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Utz Brands announced its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, reporting growth in adjusted metrics and providing a 2026 outlook, alongside the approval of a new $50 million share repurchase program.

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• Reports Q4 & FY25 Financial Results

  Utz Brands announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, with Q4 Adjusted EBITDA increasing 17.5% to $62.4 million and Adjusted EPS rising 18.2% to $0.26. Full-year Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.1% to $216.5 million and Adjusted EPS increased 6.5% to $0.82. However, GAAP Net Income decreased to $(3.3) million for Q4 and $(7.7) million for the full year.

• Approves $50 Million Share Repurchase Program

  The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $50 million of the company's Class A common stock, signaling confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to shareholder returns.

• Provides FY26 Financial Outlook

  For fiscal year 2026, the company anticipates Organic Net Sales growth of 2% to 3% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% to 8%. However, Adjusted EPS is projected to decline by 3% to 6%, primarily due to higher depreciation and amortization, increased interest expense, and a higher tax rate.

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This filing provides Utz Brands' finalized Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, building on the preliminary disclosure from January 12, 2026. While the company reported a GAAP net loss for both periods, it demonstrated solid growth in key adjusted metrics, including a 17.5% increase in Q4 Adjusted EBITDA and an 8.1% rise for the full year. The most significant market-moving event is the approval of a new $50 million share repurchase program, representing a substantial capital allocation decision that signals management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value and commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. The fiscal year 2026 outlook projects continued Organic Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA growth, indicating underlying business strength. However, the anticipated decline in Adjusted EPS for 2026, driven by non-operational factors like higher depreciation, interest, and tax rates, warrants investor attention. Overall, the share repurchase program and positive adjusted growth outlook provide a strong counter-signal to the GAAP losses and EPS decline, suggesting a strategic focus on long-term value creation.