KHC · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Separation Transaction Costs

Kraft Heinz Co · 2026-11-04 · Importance 53 · Surprise 82

The Board paused work on the planned separation on February 11, 2026. Kraft Heinz incurred $90 million of separation costs in the nine months ended September 26, 2026, compared with $17 million in the same 2025 period; third-quarter costs were $24 million versus $17 million. The 2026 costs primarily related to consulting and advisory services, technology, and employee-related costs and were recognized in SG&A. The timing and completion of the separation remain uncertain.

Key facts

• Kraft Heinz incurred separation costs of $24 million in Q3 2026 and $90 million in the nine months ended September 26, 2026, versus $17 million in both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2025. source
• Kraft Heinz Co recorded $90 million of separation costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2026, compared with $17 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2025. source
• Kraft Heinz's 2026 separation costs primarily related to consulting and advisory services, technology, and employee-related costs and were recognized in SG&A. source