United Natural Foods, Inc.

United Natural Foods, Inc.

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$52.08

-0.11%
Consumer DefensiveFood Distribution

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, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, bulk and foodservice products, and personal care items. It also provides Woodstock brand imports, roasts, packages, and distributes nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granola, natural and organic snack items, and confections. In addition, the company is involved in importing, roasting, packaging, and distributing nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granola, natural and organic snack items, and confections. Further, it offers Blue Marble Brands products through wholesale segment, third-party distributors, and directly to retailers; and Field Day brand products primarily to customers through its independent channel. Additionally, the company provides general merchandise, home, health and beauty care, and pharmacy products, as well as private label products through a network of 74 Cub Foods and Shoppers retail grocery stores; professional services, such as retail store support, advertising, couponing, e-commerce, consumer convenience services, store design, equipment sourcing, electronic payments processing, network and data hosting solutions, and administrative back-office solutions; and marketing services comprising consumer and trade marketing programs, as well as programs to support suppliers in understanding its markets. The company serves chains, independent retailers, and supernatural chains, as well as foodservice, e-commerce, conventional military business, and other sales customers. United Natural Foods, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$3.17B
EPS-1.9600
P/E Ratio-26.57
Earnings Date06/09/2026
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United Natural Foods, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that UNFI stock may decline over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 35.00 to a high of 44.00.

Lowest Target
35.00
-32.80%
Consensus Target
39.67
-23.83%
Highest Target
44.00
-15.51%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 35.00 to a high of 44.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-23.8%

Significant downside risk. Stock trading well above analyst consensus suggests elevated valuation concerns and potential correction.

Analyst Agreement

22.7% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.47x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Consensus overvaluation: Analysts agree the stock is richly valued with limited upside. Consider booking profits or defensive positioning unless you have contrarian conviction in unrecognized catalysts.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
31.78B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
32.02B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
31.58B - 32.38B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+0.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-118.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
120.30M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
118.32M - 122.28M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+202.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-1.96
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.00
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.97 - $2.03
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+202.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
177.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
133.66M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
131.79M - 135.17M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-24.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
498.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
459.91M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
453.48M - 465.10M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-7.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
4.03B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.33B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.28B - 3.36B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-17.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $573K and sold $969K worth of UNFI shares, resulting in $396K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.8K

249.96K

Net Activity

-250K

-$250K

3-6 Months

Bought

17.0K

573.00K

Sold

13.7K

468.20K

Net Activity

+105K

+$105K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

7.2K

250.80K

Net Activity

-251K

-$251K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
PJC

Pappas James C

Director

17.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$573K

Top Sellers

1
BD

Benedict Danielle

Officer: Chief Human Resources Officer

12.0K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$501K

2
MLA

Martin Louis Anthony

Officer: President, Conventional & Cco

9.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$327K

3
ERE

Esper Richard Eric

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

4.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$141K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Slightly bearish with $396K net selling. Selling modestly exceeds buying, which could be routine diversification rather than concern.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.59:1

Moderately negative ratio. Selling is roughly double the buying, which may be routine or signal caution.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$250K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.