Who Owns Heinz?
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Ownership Chain
Heinz
Heinz is an American food brand founded in 1869, now part of The Kraft Heinz Company, and best known for its ketchup, sauces, condiments, and other packaged foods sold worldwide.
The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is an American multinational food and beverage conglomerate formed in 2015 that produces and markets a broad portfolio of iconic consumer brands worldwide.
Heinz
Heinz is an American food brand founded in 1869, now part of The Kraft Heinz Company, and best known for its ketchup, sauces, condiments, and other packaged foods sold worldwide.
The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is an American multinational food and beverage conglomerate formed in 2015 that produces and markets a broad portfolio of iconic consumer brands worldwide.
Major Shareholders
The Kraft Heinz Company
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Largest shareholder of The Kraft Heinz Company; reported holding about 325.6 million KHC shares (≈27.5% of shares outstanding) as of September 30, 2025, based on institutional ownership data and prior Schedule 13G filings. | Institutional | 27.5% | 27.5% | Sep 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Second‑largest shareholder; passive asset manager holding roughly 102.3 million KHC shares (≈8.6% of shares outstanding) as of September 30, 2025, with a >5% stake also disclosed via Schedule 13G filings in 2024–2025. | Institutional | 8.6% | 8.6% | Sep 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Global asset manager; reported ownership of about 90.0 million KHC shares (≈7.6% of shares outstanding) as of September 30, 2025, and previously reported a >5% position in a March 31, 2025 Schedule 13G. | Institutional | 7.6% | 7.6% | Sep 2025 |
State Street Global Advisors, Inc. Investment management arm of State Street; holds approximately 46.1 million KHC shares (≈3.9% of shares outstanding) according to institutional holdings data as of September 30, 2025. | Institutional | 3.9% | 3.9% | Sep 2025 |
Geode Capital Management, LLC Quantitative asset manager and sub‑advisor on index funds; reported ownership of about 27.4 million KHC shares (≈2.3% of shares outstanding) as of September 30, 2025. | Institutional | 2.3% | 2.3% | Sep 2025 |
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