United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) is poised to announce its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on December 2, 2025, prior to the market opening. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $0.39 per share along with revenue of $7.9078 billion for the quarter. Stakeholders can find more details on the company’s earnings call scheduled for 8:30 AM ET on the same day.
In its previous quarterly earnings report released on October 1, 2025, United Natural Foods revealed an earnings per share (EPS) of (0.11), surpassing analysts’ expectations of (0.18) by $0.07. The company reported revenues of $7.70 billion, exceeding analyst predictions of $7.61 billion. However, this figure reflected a decline of 5.6% year-over-year. In the same quarter of the previous year, United Natural Foods had posted an EPS of $0.01.
Stock Performance and Market Insights
As of the latest trading session, United Natural Foods shares increased by 1.7%, opening at $35.59. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $20.78 and a high of $43.29. The company currently holds a market capitalization of $2.17 billion with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at (18.25), while its beta is 0.88.
In terms of liquidity, United Natural Foods has a current ratio of 1.32 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The company’s stock has maintained a 50-day moving average price of $37.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $30.35.
In other news, on September 30, 2025, insider Danielle Benedict sold 11,655 shares of the company’s stock at an average price of $35.31, totaling approximately $411,538.05. Following this transaction, she retains 89,544 shares valued at about $3,161,798.64, marking an 11.52% decrease in her position. This sale was reported in a legal filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Institutional Investment Trends
Recent activities among institutional investors indicate a growing interest in United Natural Foods. Notably, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings by 40.4% in the third quarter, now owning 1,300,414 shares valued at $48.9 million. Other significant investors include Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which raised its stake by 10.4%, and BNP Paribas Financial Markets, which expanded its holdings by 19.6%.
As of now, institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 87.63% of United Natural Foods’ stock, reflecting a solid institutional backing.
Analyst ratings for United Natural Foods show a mix of perspectives. BMO Capital Markets recently raised its price target from $36.00 to $48.00 with an “outperform” rating. In contrast, Weiss Ratings has maintained a “sell (d-)” rating. In total, one analyst has given the stock a Strong Buy rating, three analysts a Buy rating, eight a Hold rating, and one a Sell rating.
United Natural Foods operates primarily in the distribution of natural and organic products across the United States and Canada, offering a diverse range of grocery and non-food items through its Wholesale and Retail segments. As the company prepares to release its upcoming financial results, stakeholders will be keenly watching for any indicators of recovery and growth in the competitive grocery sector.
