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KHC vs LW
Side-by-side comparison of The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) and Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (LW): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both KHC and LW operate in Packaged Foods (Consumer Staples), so they compete in similar markets.
- KHC is the larger of the two at $30.03B, about 3.9x LW ($7.61B).
- LW has been more active in the news (9 items in the past 4 weeks vs 6 for KHC).
- KHC has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 18 for LW).
- Company
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
- Price
- -
- -
- Market cap
- $30.03B
- $7.61B
- 1M return
- -
- -
- 1Y return
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- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- Packaged Foods
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- NYSE
- IPO
- 2016
- News (4w)
- 6
- 9
- Recent ratings
- 25
- 18
The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats and seafood, frozen and chilled foods, packaged drinking pouches, appetizers, nuts and salted snacks, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and other grocery products, as well as desserts, dressings, toppings, and baking. The company offers its products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Velveeta, Lunchables, Planters, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, ABC, Master, Golden Circle, Quero, Plasmon, Wattie's, Pudliszki, Classico, TGI Fridays, and Taco Bell Home Originals brand names. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative and independent grocery accounts, convenience stores, drug stores, value stores, bakeries, pharmacies, mass merchants, club stores, foodservice distributors and institutions, including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and online through e-commerce platforms and retailers. The company was formerly known as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation and changed its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. The Kraft Heinz Company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets value-added frozen potato products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels. The company also offers its products under its owned or licensed brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and other licensed brands, as well as under retailers' brands. In addition, it engages in the vegetable and dairy businesses. The company serves retail and foodservice customers; and grocery, mass, club, and specialty retailers; and businesses, independent restaurants, regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores, as well as educational institutions. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Latest KHC
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Ziggi's Coffee Reimagine a Beloved Breakfast Duo with First-Ever Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte
- HEINZ Introduces the Love Lid, the First Customizable Ketchup Lid Made for Summer's Favorite Foods
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by The Kraft Heinz Company
- The Kraft Heinz Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- The Kraft Heinz Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.40 Per Share
- Kraft Heinz Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Updates 2026 Full Year Outlook
- The Kraft Heinz Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Celebrating 90 Years on the Hot Dog Highways, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Serves Up a Delicious Birthday Surprise
- Philadelphia Brings Its Signature Cream Cheese to Millions More Consumers with New Lactose Free Innovation
- Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company Announce Landmark Alliance, Uniting the Iconic Companies Across Food, Media and Experiences
Latest LW
- Lamb Weston to Participate in the Bank of America 2026 SMID Cap Executive Insights Event
- CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Younes Steven J covered exercise/tax liability with 1,498 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 44,855 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy tax liability
- Chief Supply Chain Officer Wilks Sylvia covered exercise/tax liability with 2,223 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 42,403 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes
- GEN COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPL OFF Spytek Eryk J covered exercise/tax liability with 3,820 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 11% to 32,174 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- President and CEO Smith Michael Jared covered exercise/tax liability with 9,441 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 178,423 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes
- VP AND CONTROLLER Jones Gregory W covered exercise/tax liability with 619 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 11,859 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL Schroeder Marc covered exercise/tax liability with 3,492 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 7% to 44,110 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- President, North America Crowley Michael Christopher covered exercise/tax liability with 1,805 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 32,257 units (SEC Form 4) (tax liability)
- Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
- CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Younes Steven J was granted 6,957 shares, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 46,353 units (SEC Form 4)