Kraft Heinz set for New York Stock Exchange move—ends stock trading with Nasdaq

Kraft Heinz Co. will move its common stock listing from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Sept. 14, the company said, per its press release. According to the Chicago Business Journal, the change follows the company’s July 2015 merger of H.J. Heinz Co. and Kraft, after which the stock traded on Nasdaq.

Trading on Nasdaq is expected to end after the market close on Friday, Sept. 11, with NYSE trading set to begin Monday. The company confirmed its board approved the transfer, and the move does not change the KHC symbol.

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Company says NYSE fits its next chapter

“Our move to the New York Stock Exchange marks an exciting milestone in Kraft Heinz's transformation,” said CEO Steve Cahillane, according to Kraft Heinz’s announcement. “We believe the NYSE is a natural home for Kraft Heinz as we enter our next chapter, reflecting the strength of our iconic portfolio, our global scale, and our focus on creating long-term shareholder value.”

Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, said the exchange is welcoming Kraft Heinz to a group of major American brands and industry leaders, per the press release. She added that Kraft Heinz shares the NYSE’s focus on innovation and its goal of delivering affordable food to consumers around the world.

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Kraft Heinz, which is dual-headquartered in Pittsburgh and Chicago, said the move comes as it pushes its transformation under Cahillane, who took over in January, per the Chicago Business Journal. The company has paused plans to split the business, increased investment in marketing and product development, and reached a deal with Disney theme parks, the report confirmed.

A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said four sets of senior notes will remain listed on Nasdaq even after the common stock moves. The company added in its press release that it had about $25 billion in net sales in 2025 and sells brands including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen and Lunchables in more than 40 countries.