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United Natural Foods(NYSE) UNFI

Market Cap$2.83BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+595%
5 Year+6%
1 Year+18%
1 Month+7%
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$48.41
+3.26%
+1.53Today
After hours$48.25-$0.16 (-0.33%)
United Natural Foods last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 46.882026-10-23
United Natural Foods stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.9%USD 47.792026-10-16
1 month+7.18%USD 43.742026-09-23
3 month-5.62%USD 49.672026-07-24
Year to date+39.23%USD 33.672025-12-31
1 year+17.64%USD 39.852025-10-23
3 year+214.84%USD 14.892023-10-24
5 year+6.28%USD 44.112021-10-22
Since inception+594.52%USD 6.751996-11-01

United Natural Foods Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.83BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$31.15B

Net Income (TTM)

$84.00M

EPS (TTM)

$1.34

P/E Ratio

35.10

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.97 (Low)

Price

$48.41

Volume

595,218.886

Open

$47.46

Previous Close

$46.88

Daily Range

$47.04 - $48.68

52-Week Range

$30.91 - $57.02

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 1, 2026

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About United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods NYSE:UNFI stocks grocers with food and household goods. It provides organic and everyday products to many different retailers. The company also offers digital tools to help store owners.

Filling the Grocery Cart

  • Natural: Wholesale distribution of organic, specialty, and natural food products including the Woodstock and Field Day brands; Net sales were $17.1 billion in fiscal 2026.
  • Conventional: Distribution of standard grocery items and brands like Essential Everyday; Net sales reached $13.0 billion in fiscal 2026.
  • Retail: Operation of 65 grocery stores under the Cub Foods and Shoppers banners; Net sales were $2.2 billion in fiscal 2026.
  • Owned Brands: Private labels like Wild Harvest and Shoppers Value; provides store-brand alternatives for budget-conscious and health-conscious shoppers.
  • Professional Services: Digital tools and administrative support for wholesale customers; includes payment processing, store design, and marketing programs.

Fresh Moves and Strategic Shifts

  • Consolidated the distribution network by closing an Allentown, Pennsylvania, facility in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Launched the Endless Aisle digital marketplace in fiscal 2026 to connect retailers with emerging brands.
  • Refinanced the primary credit facility in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 to extend its maturity to 2031.
  • Authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program on Sept. 3, 2026.

More Than a Middleman

United Natural Foods operates 46 distribution centers and warehouses covering 26 million square feet across North America. The company uses artificial intelligence and robotic solutions in its warehouses to improve picking accuracy and supply chain speed.

Tracking the Numbers

  • Net sales were $31.2 billion in fiscal 2026, down 2.0% year over year.
  • Net income reached $84 million in fiscal 2026, up $202 million from the previous year.
  • Operating income was $211 million in fiscal 2026, compared to a $31 million loss in fiscal 2025.
  • Market capitalization reached $3.1 billion as of the end of fiscal 2026.
  • Total liquidity reached $1.3 billion as of Aug. 1, 2026.

How the Business Evolves

United Natural Foods has transitioned from a specialty distributor to a full-service wholesale partner for North American retailers. Its focus on network efficiency and private label brands helps the company adapt to changing grocery trends.

AI Generated • Oct 15, 2026

Industry

Food and Staples Retailing

Employees

23,431

CEO

J. Alexander Miller Douglas, Jr.

Headquarters

Providence, RI 02903, US

UNFI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

13.47%

Operating Margin

0.93%

Net Income Margin

0.27%

Return on Equity

5.32%

Return on Capital

6.23%

Return on Assets

1.18%

Earnings Yield

2.85%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.83BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

60.32M

Volume

595.22K

Avg. Volume

580.01K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$4.20B

Operating Income

$290.00M

EBITDA

$524.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$540.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$217.00M

Free Cash Flow

$323.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$37.00M

Total Debt

$3.04B

United Natural Foods Performance Analysis

United Natural Foods annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-07-31USD 30,272,000,0004.6%
20242024-07-31USD 30,980,000,0002.3%
20252025-07-31USD 31,784,000,0002.6%
20262026-07-31USD 31,152,000,000-2.0%
United Natural Foods sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-11-011.9%
Q22026-01-311.4%
Q32026-05-02-2.8%
Q42026-08-01-1.0%
United Natural Foods annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-07-31USD 0.40-90.3%
20242024-07-31USD -1.89N/A
20252025-07-31USD -1.963.8%
20262026-07-31USD 1.34N/A
United Natural Foods sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-11-0195.4%
Q22026-01-31585.6%
Q32026-05-0265.6%
Q42026-08-015.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$7.64B

-0.7%

Gross Profit

$1.05B

+1.9%

Gross Margin

13.74%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.83BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$120.68K

N/A

Employees

23,431

N/A

Net Income

$35.00M

+140.2%

EBITDA

$150.00M

+7400.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$37.00M

-15.9%

Total Debt

$3.04B

-12.1%

Accounts Receivable

$921.00M

-15.7%

Inventory

$1.95B

-7.1%

Long Term Debt

$2.89B

-11.7%

Short Term Debt

$148.00M

-18.2%

Return on Assets

1.18%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.21%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$80.00M

-7.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$197.00M

+23.1%

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Questions About UNFI

What is the current price of United Natural Foods?

United Natural Foods is trading at $48.25 per share.

What is the 52-week range for United Natural Foods?

Over the past 52 weeks, United Natural Foods has traded between $30.91 and $57.02.

How much debt does United Natural Foods have?

As of the most recent reporting period, United Natural Foods reported total debt of $3.04B.

How much cash does United Natural Foods have on hand?

United Natural Foods reported $37.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is United Natural Foods’s dividend yield?

United Natural Foods does not currently have a dividend yield.

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