United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) is a leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods in the United States and Canada. The company supplies a wide range of products to supermarkets, natural food stores, and other retailers. UNFI faces competition from other food distributors like Sysco and US Foods.
On December 2, 2025, UNFI reported Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.56, exceeding the estimated $0.39. This improvement in EPS is reflected in the company's adjusted EPS, which also reached $0.56 for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Despite a net loss of $4 million, UNFI's adjusted EBITDA rose by 24.6% to $167 million, indicating operational improvements.
UNFI generated revenue of $7.84 billion, slightly below the estimated $7.91 billion. The company's net sales decreased by 0.4%, totaling $7.8 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This slight decline in sales did not prevent the company from achieving a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA, showcasing its ability to manage costs effectively.
UNFI's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.24, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity. Despite this, the current ratio of 1.38 suggests that the company has a reasonable level of short-term liquidity to cover its liabilities. The enterprise value to sales ratio of 0.174 and the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 10.17 provide additional insights into the company's valuation and cash flow efficiency.
