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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$46
+1.81% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering United Natural Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $52 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
93 / 100
Median analyst target
$52
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$7.7B−4.2% y/y
Operating income$95.0M
Net income$33.0M
Free cash flow$54.0M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.6%
1M
+2.7%
YTD
+35.4%
1Y
+13.9%
From 52W high
−17.9%
From 52W low
+45.1%
$31
$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 3 Oct 2026
93 / 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
Value
85
Momentum
80
Growth
76
Quality
69
Revisions
53
Volatility
50
Size
31

Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Volatility (50): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (31): 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
$30$35$40$45$50$55$60$65Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26UNFIHigh $61Median $52Low $45

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
3 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $45Median $52High $61

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold$46 → $53
10 Sept 2026Roth CapitalReiteratesNeutral$43 → $45
9 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$47 → $50
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
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—

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

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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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Performance

UNFI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. returned +13.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

UNFI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26UNFIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
+3.5%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
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
34.0×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.1×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.7%

Higher than 26% 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
1.0%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Net margin
0.3%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.3%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.8%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Key statistics

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • United Natural Foods, Inc. has a market value of $2.7B and an enterprise value of $5.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $31.2B. The latest quarter shrank 0.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$37.0M, a −0.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.66.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $329.0M, after $174.0M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 60.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 34.0×; forward P/E: 11.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • United Natural Foods, Inc. employs 23,431 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$2.7B
93
ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.$2.3B
83
CHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.$4.7B
82
AVOMission Produce, Inc.$1.1B
32
PFGCPerformance Food Group Co.$14.8B
60
USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.$21.4B
82
SYYSysco Corp.$37.1B
77

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News

Latest UNFI news & analysis

Here's Why United Natural Foods (UNFI) is a Strong Momentum Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted United Natural Foods (UNFI) as a strong momentum stock, noting that its Zacks Style Scores tool can help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.

Why it matters — The coverage signals that UNFI is being recognized as a strong momentum stock by an independent research firm, which could draw more investor attention to the company.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) Presents at Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026neutral

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) presented at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference, with the presentation transcript made available on Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's appearance at the conference without detailing the content of the remarks.

Why it matters — UNFI watchers would care because the company took part in a major investor conference, providing management a platform to communicate with the financial community.

United Natural Foods: $293 Million Less Sales, $39 Million More EBITDA

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

In the fourth quarter, United Natural Foods' conventional segment reported $293 million less in sales but contributed $39 million of the company's $56 million adjusted EBITDA increase. Planned optimization initiatives reduced quarterly sales by roughly five percentage points while gross profit still rose, and fiscal 2027 guidance implies about 5.6 times midpoint adjusted EBITDA and an 11% free-cash-flow yield at $44.93.

Why it matters — The report highlights how UNFI's deliberate sales optimization is trading top-line volume for improved profitability and cash flow, which matters for watchers assessing the company's earnings quality and forward guidance.

United Natural Foods: Why Margin Reversal Is A Key Risk

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

United Natural Foods' EBITDA margin rebound has eased balance sheet concerns, but questions remain about how much further margin expansion is achievable amid sector-wide compression. Management guides for continued, modest margin gains through operational execution, though it lacks clear, discrete drivers for future improvement.

Why it matters — A UNFI watcher would care because the company's high leverage to small margin changes makes the sustainability and drivers of its margin rebound a key factor for its financial outlook and stock performance.

UNFI Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Margin Gains and Cost Savings

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

United Natural Foods reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates, driven by margin gains and cost savings that offset a 0.7% sales decline. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 48.3% in the quarter.

Why it matters — A UNFI watcher would take note that the company's improved profitability and cost discipline helped it beat expectations even as sales declined slightly.

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 $52, with estimates ranging from $45 to $61. 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. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank UNFI?

As at 3 Oct 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. ranks 93 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 +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks United Natural Foods, Inc. 93 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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: $45 to $61 over the next 12 months.

How has UNFI stock performed over the past year?

United Natural Foods, Inc. returned +13.9% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does United Natural Foods, Inc. do?

United Natural Foods Inc. is a wholesale grocery distributor focused on natural, organic, specialty, and conventional food products, along with a range of non-food items.

What is the latest news on UNFI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "Here's Why United Natural Foods (UNFI) is a Strong Momentum Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlighted United Natural Foods (UNFI) as a strong momentum stock, noting that its Zacks Style Scores tool can help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.

Company

About United Natural Foods, Inc.

United Natural Foods Inc. is a wholesale grocery distributor focused on natural, organic, specialty, and conventional food products, along with a range of non-food items. The company serves supermarkets, independent retailers, natural food stores, e-commerce customers, and food service operators across the United States and Canada. Its product assortment includes fresh produce, perishables, frozen foods, grocery and general merchandise, nutritional supplements, personal care items, and private-label offerings. United Natural Foods Inc. also provides value-added services such as supply chain support, logistics, merchandising, and data-driven tools that help retailers and suppliers manage assortment and shelf availability. The company operates through wholesale and retail businesses, making it an important link between manufacturers, growers, brands, and store operators in the North American food distribution market.

CEO Mr. James Alexander Miller Douglas Jr. · 23,431 employees · United States · https://www.unfi.com