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United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a grocery wholesaler and retailer that distributes natural, organic, specialty, multicultural, and conventional grocery products across North America. The UNFI news stream on Stock Titan focuses on developments that the company highlights in its press releases and SEC reports, giving investors and industry observers insight into how the business is evolving.
News about UNFI frequently covers quarterly and annual financial results, including net sales trends, net income or loss, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow, and leverage metrics as reported in the company’s earnings releases and related Form 8-K filings. These updates often discuss factors such as segment performance in Natural, Conventional, and Retail, supply chain initiatives, and the impact of events like cyber incidents on operations and outlook.
Another key theme in UNFI’s news is its multi-year strategy and value creation framework. The company has used news releases and investor events to describe its long-term financial targets for net sales, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, as well as its aspiration to become the food retail industry’s most valued partner. Coverage includes details from Investor Day presentations, business update calls, and revisions to annual outlooks.
Operational and commercial news items highlight UNFI’s selling shows, industry trend insights, and recognition programs. Press releases describe Holiday and Winter Selling Shows that connect thousands of retailer representatives with hundreds of supplier brands across natural, organic, fresh, specialty, and conventional categories. They also cover Circle of Excellence awards for retailers and suppliers, as well as programs like UpNext and Pitch Slam that give emerging brands exposure to UNFI’s network.
News content also touches on UNFI’s service and technology offerings, such as UNFI Professional Services, data platforms like Scan Advantage, the UNFI Media Network’s Audience Optimizer, and AI-powered loss prevention capabilities. Sustainability and impact updates appear in items announcing the publication of the company’s Impact Report, climate-related initiatives, and UNFI Foundation grantmaking. Governance and leadership developments, including changes in executive roles and board-related matters, are reported through 8-K filings and related communications.
Investors who follow UNFI news can use this stream to monitor financial performance, strategy execution, supply chain and technology investments, retail segment developments, and sustainability initiatives. Regular updates provide context on how management is responding to market conditions, pursuing its multi-year objectives, and working with retailers and suppliers across its North American network.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, before market open. The results will cover the 13-week period ending May 3, 2025. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.
Investors can access the conference call by dialing (888) 660-6768 and using conference ID 1099581. The call and referenced materials will be available via webcast through the Investors section of UNFI's website, with the online archive accessible for 120 days.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) has announced its participation in the upcoming 37th Annual Roth Conference. The company's President and Chief Financial Officer, Matteo Tarditi, will engage in a fireside chat scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 8:30 am Pacific Time.
Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast through the investor relations section of UNFI's website at www.unfi.com, specifically under the 'Events' link.
United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported its Q2 fiscal 2025 results, showing a 4.9% increase in net sales to $8.2 billion, driven by a 3% rise in wholesale unit volumes. The company posted a net loss of $(3) million, with loss per diluted share of $(0.05).
Adjusted EBITDA grew 13.3% to $145 million, while Adjusted EPS improved to $0.22. The gross profit rate was 13.1% of net sales, slightly down from 13.3% in Q2 fiscal 2024. Operating expenses decreased to 12.6% of net sales from 13.0% year-over-year.
The company is raising its FY25 outlook for all metrics except capital and cloud spending. Free cash flow improved by $77 million compared to the prior year quarter, reaching $193 million. The net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio declined to 3.7x, showing a 0.6x reduction over the past 12 months.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, before market open. The results will cover the 13-week period ended February 1, 2025. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the call by dialing (888) 660-6768 and using conference ID 1099581. The webcast and referenced materials will be available through the company's website, with the online archive accessible for 120 days.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) hosted its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida, where it recognized five retailers with Customer Circle of Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to the grocery retail industry. The event attracted over 4,500 attendees, connecting 2,300 retailers with nearly 900 supplier brands.
The award winners in the East region included: AML Foods (Local Independent Performance), Healthy Living Markets (Local Independent Impact), America's Food Basket (Regional/National Chain Performance), The Fresh Market (Regional National Chain Impact), and DoorDash (National Chain Performance).
The show featured thousands of unique items, including 50 new-to-market products across various grocery categories. UNFI Brands+ team highlighted strategies for private label growth, noting that 95% of Americans now use private label brands. The event also included a Pitch Slam competition, won by Halfday Prebiotic Iced Tea, showcasing emerging suppliers from UNFI's UpNext program.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) hosted its Spring and Summer Selling Show in San Diego, bringing together over 4,300 attendees, including 1,800 retailers and 800 supplier brands. The show highlighted several key market trends: retail media is expected to grow 24% annually between 2024-2028, private label brands are projected to grow ~40% over the next 6 years, and natural/organic products are forecasted to grow ~4% annually over the next four years.
The event featured discussions on emerging growth opportunities in grocery retail, with fresh product growth outpacing other store sections. UNFI's Chief Commercial Officer Louis Martin emphasized the importance of digital engagement and the UNFI Media Network. The show included a Pitch Slam competition for emerging suppliers in UNFI's UpNext program, with Sobo Foods winning the competition.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) announced a realignment of its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions: Conventional Grocery Products and Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products. This move supports the company's multi-year strategy to create customized value for customers and suppliers while driving profitable growth.
Louis Martin, currently President of Wholesale, will now serve as President of Conventional Grocery Products and UNFI Chief Commercial Officer. Mark Bushway, currently Chief Supply Chain Officer, will assume the role of President of Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products and continue as UNFI Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Each division will have focused sales teams tailored to the unique needs of the 30,000 retail locations UNFI serves. These divisions will be supported by dedicated functional experts in merchandising, operations, procurement, and supplier services. Additionally, capability centers of excellence in areas such as supply chain, professional and digital services, and private brands will work across divisions to support sales leaders in building customized programs.
Sandy Douglas, UNFI CEO, emphasized that this realignment aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, helping customers and suppliers differentiate, compete, and grow profitably through a more responsive and efficient operating model.
United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with net sales increasing 4.2% to $7.9 billion, driven by a 2% increase in wholesale unit volumes. The company posted a net loss of $21 million, or $(0.35) per share, improving from a $39 million loss in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14.5% to $134 million.
The company's gross profit rate decreased to 13.2% from 13.6%, while operating expenses improved to 12.9% of net sales from 13.5%. Free cash flow was $(159) million, showing a $170 million improvement from the previous year. Based on these results, UNFI raised its full-year outlook for all financial metrics except capital spending.
United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) announced it will release its fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results on December 10, 2024. The results will cover the 13-week period ended November 2, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the call via toll-free number (888) 660-6768 using conference ID 1099581. An audio webcast and related materials will be available on the company's website, with the webcast archive accessible for 120 days.
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