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UNFI
United Natural Foods, Inc.
$48.74
2.41
(5.21%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 2.961B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 22.857M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Defensive | |||||
| Industry: | Food Distribution | |||||
| CEO: | James Alexander Miller Douglas Jr. | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 28333 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.unfi.com |
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), founded in 1976 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, functions as a prominent distributor of a wide spectrum of products across the United States and Canada. The company supplies natural, organic, and specialty items, alongside conventional grocery staples, fresh produce, and non-food merchandise, operating through two primary business divisions: Wholesale and Retail. Its extensive product portfolio features general groceries, fresh produce, perishable and frozen goods, nutritional and sports supplements, bulk and foodservice provisions, and personal care articles. Beyond merely distribution, UNFI also actively imports, roasts, packages, and disseminates various nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granolas, and a range of natural and organic snack items and confections, notably under its Woodstock brand. UNFI also manages other proprietary brands, such as Blue Marble Brands, which are made available through its wholesale segment, third-party distributors, and direct sales to retailers. Its Field Day brand products are primarily targeted at customers within the independent retail channel. Through its network of 74 retail outlets, including Cub Foods and Shoppers grocery stores, the company provides general merchandise, home goods, health and beauty care products, pharmacy services, and private label offerings. Moreover, UNFI offers a robust suite of professional services designed for retailers. These encompass operational support, marketing assistance (such as advertising and couponing), e-commerce facilitation, consumer convenience offerings, store layout and equipment procurement, electronic payment processing, comprehensive IT and data hosting, and administrative back-office management. Furthermore, UNFI delivers marketing programs, covering both consumer engagement and trade initiatives, along with strategic support for suppliers to better navigate market dynamics. Its broad customer base spans major retail chains, independent grocers, specialized “supernatural” markets, foodservice establishments, e-commerce platforms, military commissaries, and various other sales channels.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 30,272,000 | 30,980,000 | 31,784,000 |
| Gross Profit | 4,131,000 | 4,201,000 | 4,222,000 |
| EBITDA | 444,000 | 328,000 | 498,000 |
| Operating Income | 120,000 | 8,000 | -31,000 |
| Net Income | 24,000 | -112,000 | -118,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 7,394,000 | 7,528,000 | 7,595,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,650,000 | 5,887,000 | 6,041,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 1,743,000 | 1,641,000 | 1,551,000 |
| Total Debt | 3,265,000 | 3,548,000 | 3,451,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 37,000 | 40,000 | 44,000 |
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Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 624,000 | 253,000 | 470,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -323,000 | -345,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 301,000 | -92,000 | 470,000 |
| Net Income | 30,000 | -110,000 | -115,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -7,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
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| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 34,018,377.669 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 34,217,492.594 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 34,106,000 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 601,807.581 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 605,330.056 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 603,357.678 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 233,995.597 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 235,777.517 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 234,780.003 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 4,397,107.771 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 4,422,844.736 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 4,408,433.556 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 3.900 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.920 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 3.890 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 2 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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