MZTI SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of The Marzetti Company (“Marzetti” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:MZTI) investors concerning the Company’s and/or members of its senior management’s possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.

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What Happened?

On May 4, 2026, Marzetti reported its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. Among other things, the Company disclosed that Retail segment net sales declined 3.2% to $233.8 million, driven by a 5.6% decrease in Retail sales volume, measured in pounds shipped. In addition, Marzetti disclosed that Retail segment sales gains were more than offset by category softness and reduced sales into the club channel. During the Company’s earnings call, Marzetti further disclosed that it was lapping a prior-year pipeline build for Chick-fil-A sauces in the club channel and that, after evaluating purchasing behavior, the Company realized it had sold consumers approximately a year’s worth of supply of Chick-fil-A sauce. On this news, the price of Marzetti shares declined by $8.16 per share, or approximately 7%, from $124.38 per share on May 4, 2026 to close at $116.22 on May 5, 2026.

What Should I Do?

At this stage, no lawsuit has been filed. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims may be brought under federal securities laws.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Marzetti securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [e-mail], or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.

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