Operating Income

Gross Profit

The Kraft Heinz Company Gross Profit increased by 7.1% to $2.22B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.5%, from $2.06B to $2.22B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows relatively stable performance with a -1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.29B$2.03B$2.16B$1.93B$1.98B$1.84B$2.36B$2.11B$2.26B$2.24B$2.32B$2.24B$2.29B$2.19B$2.25B$2.06B$2.18B$1.99B$2.07B$2.22B
QoQ Change-11.5%+6.6%-10.7%+2.7%-7.1%+28.3%-10.6%+7.0%-1.1%+3.7%-3.2%+2.3%-4.7%+2.7%-8.1%+5.8%-8.8%+4.1%+7.1%
YoY Change-13.4%-9.1%+9.3%+9.4%+14.0%+21.3%-2.0%+6.2%+1.5%-2.2%-3.1%-8.0%-4.8%-9.0%-7.7%+7.5%
Range$1.84B$2.36B
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.6%
Median YoY Growth-2.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kraft Heinz Company's gross profit?
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) reported gross profit of $2.22B in Q1 2026.
How has The Kraft Heinz Company's gross profit changed year-over-year?
The Kraft Heinz Company's gross profit increased by 7.5% year-over-year, from $2.06B to $2.22B.
What is the long-term trend for The Kraft Heinz Company's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Kraft Heinz Company's gross profit has grown at a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.68B to $8.31B.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.