Roth Capital Issues Optimistic Forecast for UNFI Earnings

United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) – Investment analysts at Roth Capital increased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for United Natural Foods in a report released on Tuesday, March 11th. Roth Capital analyst W. Kirk now anticipates that the company will earn $0.86 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $0.77. The consensus estimate for United Natural Foods’ current full-year earnings is $0.76 per share. Roth Capital also issued estimates for United Natural Foods’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS.

United Natural Foods (NYSE:UNFI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 11th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $8.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.96 billion. United Natural Foods had a positive return on equity of 1.27% and a negative net margin of 0.30%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.07 earnings per share. United Natural Foods’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of United Natural Foods in a report on Thursday, December 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on United Natural Foods from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 13th. Roth Mkm upped their target price on United Natural Foods from $20.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 12th. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on United Natural Foods from $23.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on United Natural Foods from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Natural Foods presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $27.50.

United Natural Foods Stock Performance

UNFI opened at $26.73 on Thursday. United Natural Foods has a 52-week low of $8.58 and a 52-week high of $34.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion, a PE ratio of -17.03 and a beta of 0.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 1.48. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $29.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $24.16.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Natural Foods

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mackenzie Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of United Natural Foods by 198.8% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 31,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $872,000 after purchasing an additional 21,234 shares during the period. PharVision Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of United Natural Foods during the fourth quarter worth approximately $288,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its stake in shares of United Natural Foods by 18.4% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 188,642 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,152,000 after purchasing an additional 29,357 shares during the period. Voloridge Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in United Natural Foods during the fourth quarter worth approximately $471,000. Finally, Sherbrooke Park Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in United Natural Foods during the fourth quarter worth approximately $524,000. Institutional investors own 87.63% of the company’s stock.

United Natural Foods Company Profile

United Natural Foods, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Wholesale and Retail. The company offers grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, wellness and personal care items, and bulk and foodservice products.