KHC
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The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) closed at $24.64 as of 2026-02-02, trading 19.0% below its 200-week moving average of $30.43. This places KHC in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -22.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 504 weeks of data, KHC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -5.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $29.2 billion, KHC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -9.7%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
Over the past 9.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KHC would have grown to $43, compared to $387 for the S&P 500. KHC has returned -8.4% annualized vs 14.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: KHC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KHC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying KHC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -7.6% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +9.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -20.9% vs +25.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KHC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KHC has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +-5.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Nov 2017 | 9 | 4.2% | -23.4% | -53.0% |
| Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | 6 | 2.5% | -35.2% | -54.0% |
| Jan 2018 | May 2021 | 170 | 60.2% | -35.4% | -53.2% |
| Jul 2021 | Nov 2021 | 16 | 6.7% | +1.0% | -22.4% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 6 | 5.6% | +12.5% | -14.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 1 | 0.2% | +18.1% | -14.2% |
| Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | 2 | 2.4% | +13.9% | -14.0% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 5.7% | +13.1% | -13.6% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 5.4% | -15.2% | -17.4% |
| Oct 2024 | Ongoing | 67+ | 24.0% | Ongoing | -21.0% |
| Average | 29 | — | +-5.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02