The Marzetti Company

MZTI

Börsenwert 2,85 Mrd. $

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company today announced a major expansion of its New York Bakery™ portfolio with three new product platforms designed to bring bakery-inspired flavor to more eating occasions: Baked Bites, Cheesy Focaccia and Garlic Bread loaves.The launches build on New York Bakery's leadership in frozen bread while extending the brand into new formats and occasions. Baked Bites are New York Bakery's first entry into the frozen snacks category, while Cheesy Focac.

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The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) reported results today for the company's fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Fourth Quarter Summary Consolidated fourth quarter net sales declined 2.2% to $465.0 million. Excluding the prior-year quarter's $12.2 million in non-core sales attributed to a temporary supply agreement (“TSA”) with Winland Foods, Inc., which concluded during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net sales increased.

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I present my August top 5 dividend picks: PRGO, MZTI, NEE, TROW, and VICI, all rated Buy or Strong Buy for rising income and appreciation. Each pick trades at a significant discount to fair value (average 21.5%), offering an expected 5-year compound annual total return of ~12.5% and a 5.22% yield. PRGO, MZTI, and VICI stand out for deep undervaluation and robust dividend growth, with VICI offering a projected 15.8% CAGR and strong inflation-linked lease structures.

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 8, 2026. The quarterly cash dividend amount of $1.00 per share maintains the higher level set nine months ago, which marked the company's 63rd consecutive year of increased regular cash dividends. The Marzetti Company is one of only 12 U.S. companies.