UNFI Beats Q4 Estimates, Guides FY27 EPS Above Consensus, Stock Jumps 4%
UNFI sits 60% above its 52-week low of $27.97.
Summary
UNFI delivered a strong Q4: adjusted EPS of $0.69 beat the $0.61 consensus, adjusted EBITDA jumped 48% to $172 million, and full-year free cash flow hit a record $323 million. The company also authorized a new $200 million buyback. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for adjusted EPS of $3.00-$3.50 (vs $3.22 estimate) and adjusted EBITDA of $730-$780 million, with margin expansion driven by productivity rather than price hikes. Shares rose 4% on the news. This follows the earlier Dow Jones report that only covered the sales guidance; today's article adds the full earnings picture and the market's positive reaction.
At the time of this announcement, UNFI was trading at $44.75 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.7B. The 52-week trading range was $27.97 to $57.02. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Benzinga.