Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Products & Services · Long-term deferred income

Cheese Divestiture Licenses — Long-term deferred income

The Kraft Heinz Company Cheese Divestiture Licenses — Long-term deferred income decreased by 7.1% to $1.30B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.1%, from $1.40B to $1.30B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toDeferred income

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates the gradual recognition of revenue as contractual obligations are met, while an increase suggests new long-term licensing agreements or extensions.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-current portion of deferred revenue arising from the licensing of cheese-related brands o...

Peer comparison

Comparable to long-term deferred revenue or contract liabilities found in companies undergoing significant portfolio restructuring or brand licensing arrangements.

Metric ID: khc_segment_cheese_divestiture_licenses_long_term_deferred_income

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.50B$1.50B$1.50B$1.50B$1.40B$1.40B$1.30B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-6.7%+0.0%-7.1%
YoY Change-6.7%+0.0%-7.1%
Range$1.30B$1.50B
CAGR-9.1%
Avg YoY Growth-4.6%
Median YoY Growth-6.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kraft Heinz Company's cheese divestiture licenses — long-term deferred income?
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) reported cheese divestiture licenses — long-term deferred income of $1.30B in Q4 2025.
How has The Kraft Heinz Company's cheese divestiture licenses — long-term deferred income changed year-over-year?
The Kraft Heinz Company's cheese divestiture licenses — long-term deferred income decreased by 7.1% year-over-year, from $1.40B to $1.30B.
What does cheese divestiture licenses — long-term deferred income mean?
Long-term revenue received in advance from licensing cheese brands divested by the company.