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UNFI Stock Forecast: United Natural Foods, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$48
−0.33% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering United Natural Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — -1.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$2.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
77 / 100
Median analyst target
$48
Analysts covering
10
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.9%
1M
−2.3%
YTD
+43.8%
1Y
+83.3%
From 52W high
−12.8%
From 52W low
+83.3%
$26
$56
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

UNFI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
77 / 100

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
Accruals
88
Momentum
86
Value
82
Quality
52
Revisions
50
Volatility
36
Growth
33
Size
32

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 (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

UNFI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UNFI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26UNFIHigh $56Median $48Low $43

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says10 analysts
3 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $43Median $48High $56

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$44 → $47
26 Mar 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—
12 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
11 Mar 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
11 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
19 Dec 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 Dec 2025Roth CapitalReiteratesNeutral—
3 Dec 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
1 Oct 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
1 Oct 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
1 Oct 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
1 Oct 2025Roth CapitalMaintainsNeutral—
1 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 Oct 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 Sept 2025BMO CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
17 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 July 2025Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight—
12 June 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
12 June 2025Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Estimates

UNFI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
40.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.5×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.2%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−4.2%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Gross margin
13.6%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.1%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.1%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−2.3%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.3%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

UNFI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFood Distribution
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.$2.9B
77
ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.$2.2B
86
CHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.$4.4B
79
AVOMission Produce, Inc.$1.2B
57
PFGCPerformance Food Group Co.$16.8B
59
WILCG. Willi Food International Ltd.$398.8M
62
USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.$24.0B
84

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News

Latest UNFI news & analysis

United Natural Foods to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results on September 8, 2026

Business Wire · 10 Aug 2026neutral

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced it will release its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results on the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET that morning, with details for accessing the call and audio webcast provided.

Why it matters — The announcement gives UNFI watchers the date and access details for the company's fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings report and conference call.

Natural Foods Stocks Gain as Consumers Prioritize Health & Wellness

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UNFI stock

What is the UNFI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is UNFI stock a buy right now?

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. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank UNFI?

As at 15 Aug 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. ranks 77 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).

Will UNFI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -1.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks United Natural Foods, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the UNFI stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has UNFI stock performed over the past year?

United Natural Foods, Inc. returned +83.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does United Natural Foods, Inc. do?

United Natural Foods Inc. operates as a distributor and wholesaler of natural, organic, and specialty foods across North America.

What is the latest news on UNFI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 10 Aug 2026): "United Natural Foods to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results on September 8, 2026". United Natural Foods, Inc. announced it will release its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results on the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET that morning, with details for accessing the call and audio webcast provided.

Company

About United Natural Foods, Inc.

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