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United Natural Foods (UNFI)
NYSE:UNFI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.51Last Year’s EPS
0.22Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlights a strong financial performance with significant improvements in EBITDA, free cash flow, and gross margin, despite challenges in the conventional product segment and retail sales. The company's strategic initiatives in network optimization and natural products growth have shown positive results, contributing to overall stability and optimism for future growth.Company Guidance
Solid Financial Performance
United Natural Foods, Inc. delivered solid results with adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow meaningfully above prior year levels. Net leverage declined approximately one turn compared to the prior year quarter.
Natural Products Segment Growth
The natural products segment saw growth of 11%, reflecting strong unit growth and outperforming the market.
Improved Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow results improved by over $100 million compared to last year's first quarter.
Successful Network Optimization
Network optimization efforts proceeded ahead of schedule, contributing to improved profitability and free cash flow.
Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $107 million, up nearly 25% year over year.
Improved Gross Margin
The gross margin rate in the first quarter was 13.4%, up 20 basis points versus the prior year quarter.
UNFI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
UNFI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 02, 2025 | $34.36 | $35.95 | +4.63% |
Sep 30, 2025 | $31.76 | $37.62 | +18.45% |
Jun 10, 2025 | $25.94 | $23.30 | -10.18% |
Mar 11, 2025 | $25.83 | $24.57 | -4.88% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does United Natural Foods (UNFI) report earnings?
United Natural Foods (UNFI) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is United Natural Foods (UNFI) earnings time?
United Natural Foods (UNFI) earnings time is at Mar 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is UNFI EPS forecast?
UNFI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.51.
