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United Natural Foods, Inc.(UNFI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
UNFI•NYSE
$47.25
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutUnited 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.Show more
- Revenue$31.78B+2.6%
- EBITDA$290M-11.3%
- Net Income-$118M-5.4%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.96-3.7%
- Gross Margin13.28%-2.0%
- EBITDA Margin0.91%-13.6%
- Operating Margin-0.1%-477.9%
- Net Margin-0.37%-2.7%
- ROE-7.39%-11.6%
UNFI Price & Volume
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Margin Constraints Limit Operational Recovery Potential
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage and liquidity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- United Natural Foods faces a challenging outlook characterized by persistent top-line contraction, with revenue declining 4.2% year-over-year in 2026Q3, and structural margin thinness that limits bottom-line flexibility.
- The company's reliance on working capital fluctuations to manage liquidity, coupled with a significant $3.2 billion debt load, creates substantial risk in a low-margin distribution environment.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can achieve consistent operating leverage, as historical operating margins have struggled to exceed 1.3% over the last ten quarters.
Verdict Logic
the company's precarious liquidity position, evidenced by only $43.0 million in cash as of 2026Q3, combined with persistent net income volatility, suggests an unfavorable risk-reward profile for long-term investors.
UNFI Growth Metrics
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years14.53%
5 Years3.69%
3 Years3.19%
TTM-3.22%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM44.12%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM43.33%
Return on Capital
10 Years6.22%
5 Years3.74%
3 Years0.63%
Last Year-0.61%
UNFI Recent Earnings
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 9, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.77-1.7%
$0.78
Rev
$7.7B-0.9%
$7.8B
Q2 2026
Mar 10, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.62+21.6%
$0.51
Rev
$7.9B-2.0%
$8.1B
Q4 2025
Dec 2, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.56+40.3%
$0.40
Rev
$7.8B-0.9%
$7.9B
Q4 2025
Sep 30, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11+59.3%
$0.27
Rev
$7.7B-3.0%
$7.9B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 9, 2026 | $0.77vs $0.78-1.7% | $7.7Bvs $7.8B-0.9% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.62vs $0.51+21.6% | $7.9Bvs $8.1B-2.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.56vs $0.40+40.3% | $7.8Bvs $7.9B-0.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.11vs $0.27+59.3% | $7.7Bvs $7.9B-3.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest UNFI News
Recent stock market news and headlines for United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)
PRNewsWire·4 days ago
Did United Natural Foods, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.
Zacks Investment Research·5 days ago
Is United Natural Foods (UNFI) a Great Value Stock Right Now?Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The Motley Fool·6 days ago
United Natural Foods' President Sells 10,000 SharesThe president sold 10,000 shares for a total transaction value of approximately $516,000. This transaction represented 16.46% of Mark Bushway's direct holdings, reducing his direct stake from 61,119 to 51,119 shares.
Business Wire·Jun 25, 2026
United Natural Foods Spotlights Top Industry Trends and Innovations to Help Grocery Retailers Differentiate this Holiday and Winter Selling SeasonPROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At its 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) brought together more than 1,400 grocery retail representatives and 715 suppliers to connect and plan for the holiday and winter selling season. The show featured innovative products across natural, organic, fresh, specialty, and conventional grocery categories, including nearly 70 new-to-market brands. “This show reflects our continued focu.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.25 | $2.86B | -24.11 | 2.6% | -0.37% | -7.39% | — | |
| $83.53 | $40.01B | 22.39 | 3.2% | 2.08% | 80.72% | — | |
| $115.50 | $18.14B | 52.98 | 8.61% | 0.49% | 7.13% | — | |
| $103.99 | $22.9B | 35.37 | 4.08% | 1.71% | 15.27% | — | |
| $98.21 | $4B | 58.46 | 9.36% | 1.87% | 13.54% | — | |
| $58.54 | $36.09B | 38.01 | 0.35% | 0.71% | 14.66% | — |
Compare UNFI vs Peers
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
UNFI SEC Filings & Documents
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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Jun 22, 2026·SEC
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Jun 9, 2026·SEC
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Apr 2, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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UNFI Frequently Asked Questions
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is United Natural Foods, Inc.'s revenue?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported $31.21B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7300% increase from $421.7M in 1997.
How fast is United Natural Foods, Inc. growing?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) grew revenue by 2.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is UNFI profitable?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported a net loss of $38.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is UNFI's return on equity?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a return on equity (ROE) of -7.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is United Natural Foods, Inc.'s free cash flow?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) generated $329.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.