United Natural Foods (UNFI)
NYSE:UNFI
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UNFI Stock Chart & Stats
$48.90
-$0.53(-1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$48.90
-$0.53(-1.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.27 - $57.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume67.64K
Average Volume (3M)667.63K
Market Cap
$3.05B
Enterprise Value$6.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Oct 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.63
Shares Outstanding60,519,140
10 Day Avg. Volume899,380
30 Day Avg. Volume667,628
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.72
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio6.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$49.80Price Target Upside1.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$31.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationPersistent positive operating cash flow and material free cash flow provide durable internal funding for deleveraging, capex, logistics investments and occasional buybacks. For a low-margin distributor, recurring cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and supports multi-quarter execution despite accounting losses.
Operational Efficiency & TechnologyBroad rollout of AI and cloud warehouse management that improves on-time deliveries and reduces miles per delivery signals durable cost and service advantages. Sustained productivity gains in DCs and fleet reduce variable costs, strengthen service levels and create ongoing competitive differentiation in distribution.
Natural Product GrowthOutperformance in natural categories points to resilient demand and a favorable mix shift toward higher-growth segments. Given the large addressable market, sustained natural sales expansion supports margin recovery, customer retention and a path back to low-single-digit company growth over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Reliance On Asset-based LiquidityDependence on a secured ABL with tighter availability triggers and coverage covenants increases liquidity risk if receivables or inventory fall. In a high-leverage, low-margin distribution model, covenant or availability pressure could force asset dispositions, constrain working capital or accelerate repayment under stress.
Top-line Contraction And Mix HeadwindsMaterial declines in overall sales and a steep conventional contraction reduce scale, lower gross profit dollars and impair fixed-cost absorption. Strategic network optimization and project unwind may improve margins but shrink the revenue base, making durable growth and margin recovery more execution-sensitive.
Thin Profitability And Margin SensitivityVery low operating and EBITDA margins leave scant buffer against cost inflation, fuel spikes or customer mix shifts. Negative net results and negative ROE signal limited internal earnings capacity, increasing reliance on cash conversion and cost cuts to sustain investment and debt reduction over multiple quarters.
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UNFI FAQ
What was United Natural Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
United Natural Foods lowest stock price was $21.27 and its highest was $57.02 in the past 12 months.
What is United Natural Foods’s market cap?
United Natural Foods’s market cap is $3.05B.
When is United Natural Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
United Natural Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 111 days.
How were United Natural Foods’s earnings last quarter?
United Natural Foods released its earnings results on Jun 09, 2026. The company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.783 by -$0.013.
Is United Natural Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts United Natural Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does United Natural Foods pay dividends?
United Natural Foods does not currently pay dividends.
What is United Natural Foods’s EPS estimate?
United Natural Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.62.
How many shares outstanding does United Natural Foods have?
United Natural Foods has 60,519,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to United Natural Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
United Natural Foods reported an EPS of $0.77 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.783. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.283%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of United Natural Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UNFI
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United Natural Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$49.80 (1.84% Upside)
$49.80 (1.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UNFI Sentiment 73%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 29.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
136.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
United Natural Foods
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), founded in 1976 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, functions as a prominent distributor of a wide spectrum of products across the United States and Canada. The company supplies natural, organic, and specialty items, alongside conventional grocery staples, fresh produce, and non-food merchandise, operating through two primary business divisions: Wholesale and Retail. Its extensive product portfolio features general groceries, fresh produce, perishable and frozen goods, nutritional and sports supplements, bulk and foodservice provisions, and personal care articles. Beyond merely distribution, UNFI also actively imports, roasts, packages, and disseminates various nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granolas, and a range of natural and organic snack items and confections, notably under its Woodstock brand. UNFI also manages other proprietary brands, such as Blue Marble Brands, which are made available through its wholesale segment, third-party distributors, and direct sales to retailers. Its Field Day brand products are primarily targeted at customers within the independent retail channel. Through its network of 74 retail outlets, including Cub Foods and Shoppers grocery stores, the company provides general merchandise, home goods, health and beauty care products, pharmacy services, and private label offerings. Moreover, UNFI offers a robust suite of professional services designed for retailers. These encompass operational support, marketing assistance (such as advertising and couponing), e-commerce facilitation, consumer convenience offerings, store layout and equipment procurement, electronic payment processing, comprehensive IT and data hosting, and administrative back-office management. Furthermore, UNFI delivers marketing programs, covering both consumer engagement and trade initiatives, along with strategic support for suppliers to better navigate market dynamics. Its broad customer base spans major retail chains, independent grocers, specialized "supernatural" markets, foodservice establishments, e-commerce platforms, military commissaries, and various other sales channels.
UNFI Company Deck
UNFI Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted meaningful progress on profitability, cash generation and balance sheet improvement — with adjusted EBITDA up ~17%, adjusted EPS improving materially, free cash flow growth and a lower net leverage ratio. Management also emphasized tangible early benefits from AI and supply chain investments, new digital offerings and private brand innovation. However, these positives are tempered by a reported 4.2% sales decline driven by strategic optimization actions (450 bps impact), a nearly 14% drop in conventional sales, retail store closures, the unwind of project-based work (~200 bps drag), and near-term pressure from rising fuel/transportation costs and consumer headwinds. On balance, the company demonstrated strong execution on margins, cash flow and deleveraging while acknowledging top-line and macro challenges, and reiterated confidence in returning to low-single-digit sales growth in fiscal 2027.View all UNFI earnings summariesUNFI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$49.80
▲(1.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.42% Insiders
24.75% Mutual Funds
13.08% Other Institutional Investors
21.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors