MARZETTI CO MZTI 83.16
Consumer Defensive · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-10-13
MARZETTI CO (MZTI) has delivered +6.4% annualized revenue growth, +3.2% earnings growth, and +7.0% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #66 of 1968 stocks overall and #1 of 82 in the Consumer Defensive sector by Steady Score.
About MARZETTI CO
Company Overview
The Marzetti Company manufactures and markets specialty foods for retail and foodservice customers. Its products include refrigerated and shelf-stable dressings, dips, sauces, croutons and frozen breads under brands such as Marzetti, New York Bakery and Sister Schubert's. It also manufactures licensed and private-label products and supplies custom sauces, dressings and breads to restaurant chains and foodservice distributors.
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Business Model & Revenue
Retail revenue comes from branded, licensed and private-label foods sold through grocery channels. Foodservice revenue comes from products developed for national restaurant accounts and other operators, often under customer-specific arrangements. Volume, pricing, product mix and customer programs drive sales, while food ingredients, packaging, labor and freight affect margins. Manufacturing facilities support both channels and require food-safety control.
Key Facts & Market Position
Formerly Lancaster Colony, the company adopted The Marzetti Company name in 2025 to align its corporate identity with its food business. Retail brands and long-term foodservice relationships create two distinct routes to market. Several large customers account for meaningful sales, while licensed-brand agreements and custom recipes require close partner coordination.