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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 4004 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$2.76B
mid-cap · #3 of 6 peers
Summary
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks United Natural Foods Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
United Natural Foods Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.76B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 6 Wholesale-Groceries, General Line issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for UNFI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How UNFI ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Wholesale-Groceries, General Line peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.76B | 3/6 |
| P/E Ratio | 32.88x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.70x | 4/6 |
| EPS | $1.34 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $26.87 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $516.47 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.36 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.2% | 4/5 |
| ROA | 1.2% | 4/5 |
| ROIC | 4.5% | 4/6 |
| Gross Margin | 13.5% | 4/6 |
| Operating Margin | 0.7% | 4/6 |
| Net Margin | 0.3% | 4/5 |
| EBT Margin | 0.3% | 4/6 |
| Tax Rate | 17.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29x | 6/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.49x | 5/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.38x | 1/6 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.39x | 1/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.1x | 3/6 |
| Working Capital | $700M | 2/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $540M | 2/6 |
| Free Cash Flow | $323M | 2/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$217M | 4/5 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 14.9% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 35.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 1.0% | 4/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.7% | 2/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 4.38x | 2/5 |
| Receivables Turnover | 35.0x | 2/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 13.8x | 2/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 18.3x | 3/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 10 days | 4/5 |
| Days Inventory | 26 days | 4/5 |
| Payables Period | 24 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 13 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $31.15B | 2/5 |
| Operating Income | $211M | 2/6 |
| Net Income | $84M | 2/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $26.96B | 2/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | UNFI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 60M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.14B | 44.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $37M | 0.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $889M | 12.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.95B | 27.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.49B | 77.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $667M | 9.4% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Wholesale-Groceries, General Line
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as United Natural Foods Inc (Wholesale-Groceries, General Line): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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News
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) stock news
United Natural Foods, Inc.'s Equity Buyback announced on September 27, 2022, has expired.
United Natural Foods, Inc. is a distributor of natural, organic, specialty, produce and conventional grocery and non-food products, and provider of support services to retailers.
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Thank you for standing by. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the UNFI Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the call over to Steve ...
FAQ
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks United Natural Foods Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are United Natural Foods Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for UNFI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are United Natural Foods Inc forecasts updated?
United Natural Foods Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are United Natural Foods Inc's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, UNFI included, share the SEC industry code Wholesale-Groceries, General Line. The largest are: Performance Food Group Co (PFGC), Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), Marwynn Holdings, Inc. (MWYN), Innovative Food Holdings Inc (IVFH).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.