The Kraft Heinz Company Stock News

We wrote about it repeatedly, as did most of the financial press.

Dividends can be a great way to book a return on your investment portfolio no matter what stock prices are doing. But with the S&P 500 (^GSPC -5.97%) yielding just 1.3%, many stocks simply don't yield enough to be viable sources of passive income or supplement income in retirement.

Hedge funds are rapidly reducing their exposure to global information technology stocks, with the latest selloff marking the fastest decline in six months.

Potato maker Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc., drug maker AbbVie Inc. and retailer TJX Cos. all bucked a sharp market selloff Thursday, as Wall Street turned to stocks offering exposure to tariff-resistant businesses such as food, prescription drugs and subscription revenue.

I've been following the Kraft Heinz (KHC 0.56%) story since 2013, when Warren Buffett teamed up with 3G Capital to take H.J. Heinz private.

While many baby boomers have enjoyed a long bull market over the past 35 years, there is a point when income becomes more critical than stock appreciation.

Kraft Heinz's valuation has become attractive with a high dividend yield of 5.5%, despite its flawed history and current macroeconomic challenges. The company has diversified its brand portfolio, making it resilient in various market environments, and offers qualified dividend income with favorable tax treatment. KHC's fundamentals have improved, with significant debt reduction and steady free ...

Kraft Heinz is a dependable dividend stock with a 5.4% yield, trading at an attractive valuation with a forward PE of 10.7. KHC shows operational strength through margin expansion, strong free cash flow, and accretive share buybacks. Management's focus on brand innovation and a healthier balance sheet positions KHC well for future growth, with potential for resumed dividend growth.