UNFIConsumer Defensive · Food DistributionThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering United Natural Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — -0.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 75 of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores United Natural Foods, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (33): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (31): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own United Natural Foods, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UNFI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −0.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $44 → $47 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2025 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 June 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 12 June 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UNFI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Zacks Investment Research reported that natural-food demand is boosting United Natural Foods, along with Sprouts Farmers and Simply Good Foods, as health-focused consumers seek cleaner, convenient choices.
Why it matters — UNFI watchers would care because the trend of consumers prioritizing health and wellness is cited as a positive driver for the company's performance.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering United Natural Foods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $43 to $56. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering United Natural Foods, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks United Natural Foods, Inc. 75 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Aug 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. ranks 75 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -0.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks United Natural Foods, Inc. 75 out of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering United Natural Foods, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UNFI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $43 to $56 over the next 12 months.
United Natural Foods, Inc. returned +74.0% over the 12 months to 6 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
United Natural Foods Inc. operates as a distributor and wholesaler of natural, organic, and specialty foods across North America.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 July 2026): "Natural Foods Stocks Gain as Consumers Prioritize Health & Wellness". Zacks Investment Research reported that natural-food demand is boosting United Natural Foods, along with Sprouts Farmers and Simply Good Foods, as health-focused consumers seek cleaner, convenient choices.
United Natural Foods Inc. operates as a distributor and wholesaler of natural, organic, and specialty foods across North America. The company plays a critical role in supplying supermarkets, grocery stores, and other food establishments with a diverse range of health-focused products, including fresh produce, perishables, general grocery items, and dietary supplements. Not only does it cater to the increasing consumer demand for organic foods, but it also supports sustainability and ethical farming practices associated with its sourced products. United Natural Foods Inc.'s extensive distribution network ensures efficient delivery and inventory management for its customers. Furthermore, with the growth in health-conscious lifestyles, the company has become a vital link in the supply chain for those keen on maintaining healthier dietary habits, underscoring its importance in shaping market trends toward natural and organic food consumption. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, United Natural Foods leverages its position to navigate the evolving landscape of consumer preferences towards sustainability and wellness.
CEO Mr. James Alexander Miller Douglas Jr. · 25,600 employees · United States · https://www.unfi.com