The 15-minute chart for Marzetti's stock has recently triggered both a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross, with the crossover occurring on July 22, 2025 at 12:30. This suggests that the stock price may continue to decline and that momentum is shifting towards the downside, with the potential for further decreases.
On July 22, 2025, at 12:30, Marzetti's stock triggered both a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross on its 15-minute chart, signaling a potential downward trend in the stock's price. This technical indicator suggests that momentum is shifting towards the downside, with the potential for further price depreciation.
The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) Death Cross, a bearish signal, occurs when the MACD line crosses below the signal line, indicating a shift in momentum from bullish to bearish. The KDJ (Kijun Sen, Tenkan Sen, and Junsen) Death Cross, another bearish indicator, occurs when the KDJ line crosses below the D line, indicating a similar shift in momentum.
Marzetti, Inc. (MZT), a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products, has been performing well in the consumer goods sector. Despite a recent 2.3% gain over the past 52 weeks, the stock has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index's 11.7% rise and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund’s 7.9% return [1]. However, the company's Q1 results were impressive, with same-product revenue improving 2.8% from the year-ago quarter and same-product net operating income rising 2.5% year-over-year to $261.7 million. The core EPS of $2.37 per share advanced 2.4% from the same period last year, surpassing the consensus estimate by 0.9% [1].
Looking ahead, MZT reaffirmed its core EPS per share guidance for fiscal 2025, expecting it to be between $2.50 and $2.65. For fiscal 2026, its EPS per share is expected to grow 2.7% year-over-year to $2.63 [1]. Wall Street analysts are moderately optimistic about MZT’s stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 28 analysts covering the stock, nine recommend "Strong Buy," seven indicate "Moderate Buy," 11 suggest "Hold,” and one advises "Strong Sell” rating. The mean price target for MZT is $224.95, indicating a 2.5% potential downside from the current levels [1].
Institutional investors and hedge funds have also shown interest in MZT. Over the first quarter, OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd increased its position in MZT by 42.1%, owning 15,000 shares worth $3,500,000 at the end of the quarter. Other institutional investors such as Norges Bank, Wealthquest Corp, GAMMA Investing LLC, Northern Trust Corp, and Balyasny Asset Management L.P. have also increased their stakes in MZT [2].
Marzetti's recent earnings report showed a strong performance, with EPS of $2.37 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.32 by $0.05. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.85 per share, representing a $7.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.25% [2].
Despite the positive indicators, risks such as elevated competition in the food and beverage sector and significant concentration of assets in specific regions could impact MZT’s performance. Analysts are bearish on MZT, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 EPS at $2.48 [2].
References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/marzetti-15min-chart-sees-kdj-death-cross-bearish-marubozu-signal-2507/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-oversea-chinese-banking-corp-ltd-purchases-10801-shares-of-marzetti-inc-nyseess-2025-07-15/
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