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Kellanova (K)

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08/14/2025: K (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Above Average Performance

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16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $83.4

1 Year Target Price $83.4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$83.4 Target price
52w Low $77.7
Current$80.08
52w High $82.65

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.24%
Avg. Invested days 68
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 27.84B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.96
1Y Target Price 83.4
Price to earnings Ratio 20.96
1Y Target Price 83.4
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 77.70 - 82.65
Updated Date 08/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 77.70 - 82.65
Updated Date 08/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.84%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.82

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-31
When Before Market
Estimate 0.99
Actual 0.94

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.56%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 35.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 20.96
Forward PE 20.83
Enterprise Value 34013069840
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2
Enterprise Value 34013069840
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.05
Shares Outstanding 347668992
Shares Floating 342735774
Shares Outstanding 347668992
Shares Floating 342735774
Percent Insiders 0.51
Percent Institutions 82.74

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Kellanova

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, was founded in 1906 by Will Keith Kellogg. Originally focused on corn flakes, it expanded into a diverse portfolio of cereals, snacks, and frozen foods. In 2023, Kellogg split into two separate entities: Kellanova (snacks) and WK Kellogg Co (cereals).

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Snacks: Kellanova focuses on snack foods, including crackers, cookies, savory snacks, toaster pastries, and cereal bars. Its well-known brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, and Rice Krispies Treats.
  • International Cereal: Kellanova also handles the international cereal business outside of North America.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Steve Cahillane serves as the Chairman and CEO of Kellanova. The company is structured with functional departments overseeing areas like finance, marketing, and operations, with regional business units managing sales and distribution across different geographic markets.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Pringles: Stackable potato crisps are a leading brand worldwide. Estimated Global Market Share around 3% (all potato chips). Competitors include Lay's (PepsiCo), Doritos (PepsiCo), Ruffles (PepsiCo), and private-label brands. Revenue: 3.4 Billion USD (2023).
  • Cheez-It: Baked cheese crackers popular in the US. Market share in the US cracker market is estimated at around 8%. Competitors include Goldfish (Campbell Soup), Ritz (Mondelez), and other savory cracker brands. Revenue: 1 Billion USD (2023).
  • Pop-Tarts: Toaster pastries enjoyed as a breakfast item or snack. They are one of the top selling brands in the toaster pastries category. Competitors include Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (General Mills), store-brand toaster pastries, and other breakfast snacks. Revenue: 750 Million USD (2023).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The snack food industry is a large and competitive market driven by consumer trends towards convenience, health and wellness, and evolving taste preferences. Global snack foods market size was valued at USD 492.39 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 520.85 billion in 2024 to USD 796.44 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.43% during the forecast period.

Positioning

Kellanova is a major player in the global snack food industry, leveraging its established brands and distribution networks. The separation from WK Kellogg Co. allows Kellanova to focus on higher-growth snack categories. Its competitive advantage lies in its brand recognition and global presence.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is the global snack food market, estimated at $796.44 billion by 2032. Kellanova is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through product innovation and geographic expansion.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio
  • Global distribution network
  • Innovation in product development
  • Financial stability

Weaknesses

  • High debt load (post-split)
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Potential for brand dilution
  • Dependence on key markets

Opportunities

  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Acquisitions of complementary brands
  • Development of healthier snack options
  • Leveraging digital marketing and e-commerce

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes related to food labeling and marketing

Competitors and Market Share

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Competitive Landscape

Kellanova competes with larger and more diversified food companies. Its advantages include its focused snack portfolio and established brands. Disadvantages include reliance on key markets and exposure to commodity price fluctuations.

Major Acquisitions

RXBAR

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 600
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Kellanova's presence in the healthy snack category.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, Kellogg's growth was driven by its cereal and snack businesses. The split focuses Kellanova on higher-growth snack categories.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth for Kellanova driven by snack food demand and international expansion.

Recent Initiatives: The split from WK Kellogg Co., product innovation, and expansion in emerging markets are recent strategic initiatives.

Summary

Kellanova is a snack-focused company after its split from WK Kellogg Co. and carries a portfolio of strong brands. The split allows it to focus on high-growth snack segments and expansion internationally, however it also carries the associated debt load of the split. The company should look out for any impacts of supply chain constraints and changes in consumer tastes which may put it at a disadvantage with competitors. The company should innovate new flavors and partnerships that drive traffic to current brands in order to continue growing revenue in new markets.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Investor Presentations
  • Market Research Reports (e.g., Statista, Grand View Research)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

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About Kellanova

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-12-17
Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Steven A. Cahillane
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 24000
Full time employees 24000

Kellanova, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets snacks and convenience foods in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. Its principal products consist of snacks, such as crackers, savory snacks, toaster pastries, cereal bars, granola bars, and bites; and convenience foods, including ready-to-eat cereals, frozen waffles, veggie foods, and noodles; and crisps. The company offers its products under the Kellogg's, Cheez-It, Pringles, Austin, Parati, RXBAR, Eggo, Morningstar Farms, Bisco, Club, Luxe, Minueto, Special K, Toasteds, Town House, Zesta, Zoo Cartoon, Choco Krispis, Crunchy Nut, Kashi, Nutri-Grain, Squares, Zucaritas, Rice Krispies Treats, Sucrilhos, Pop-Tarts, K-Time, Sunibrite, Split Stix, LCMs, Coco Pops, Krave, Frosties, Rice Krispies Squares, Incogmeato, Veggitizers, Gardenburger, Trink, Carr's, Kellogg's Extra, Müsli, Fruit "n Fibre, Kellogg's Crunchy Nut, Country Store, Smacks, Honey Bsss, Zimmy's, Toppas, Tresor, Froot Ring, Chocos, Chex, Guardian, Just Right, Sultana Bran, Rice Bubbles, Sustain, Choco Krispies, Melvin, Cornelius, Chocovore, Poperto, Pops the Bee, and Sammy the Seal brand names. It sells its products to retailers through direct sales forces, as well as brokers and distributors. The company was formerly known as Kellogg Company and changed its name to Kellanova in October 2023. Kellanova was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.