United Natural Foods Inc.'s stock soared 23% Tuesday after the health-food supplier delivered a surprise adjusted profit for its fiscal first quarter and sales that easily beat estimates.
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call December 10, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Sandy Douglas - CEO Matteo Tarditi - President & CFO Steve Bloomquist - VP, IR Conference Call Participants John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Partners Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Andrew Wolf - C.L. King Ben Wood - BMO Capital Markets Alex Slagle - Jefferies Chuck Cerankosky - Northcoast Research Scott Mushkin - R5 Capital Mathew Rothway - UBS Operator Hello, and welcome to the UNFI fiscal 2025 first quarter earnings call.
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) shares surged more than 20% Tuesday morning to their highest point in 18 months after the health foods supplier reported a surprise adjusted profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
United Natural Foods (UNFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share. This compares to loss of $0.04 per share a year ago.
UNFI's Q1 results are likely to benefit from the company's operational improvements while reflecting concerns in the Retail business.
United Natural Foods remains a 'buy' due to its undervalued stock and management's optimistic forecast for improved bottom-line performance in fiscal year 2025. Despite recent revenue growth, the company faced profitability challenges, including a net loss of $112 million in 2024, driven by higher operating costs. Analysts expect better financial results for Q1 2025, with revenue projected at $7.61 billion and a reduced net loss, signaling potential recovery.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
United Natural Foods is implementing a turnaround as the economy continues to grow.
UNFI's Q4 results reflect sales growth across all channels. The company is focused on creating value for customers and suppliers.
Shares of United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI, Financial) fell 4.01% in mid-day trading on Oct 2. The stock reached an intraday low of $21.02, before recovering slightly to $21.08, down from its previous close of $21.96.
The natural food supplier delivered a better-than-expected earnings report.