UNFI Q1 net loss narrows to $4 million; adjusted EPS rises to $0.56, outlook affirmed
United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2025. Net sales fell 0.4% to $7.8 billion, while the net loss narrowed to $4 million from $21 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 24.6% to $167 million. The company affirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, which for shareholders means the earlier profit guidance remains in place.
Key points
- Net sales decreased 0.4% to $7.8 billion, driven by lower conventional sales, partly offset by 10.5% growth in natural segment sales.
- Net loss of $4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $21 million, or $0.35 per share, a year earlier.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 24.6% to $167 million; adjusted EPS was $0.56 versus $0.16.
- Net leverage ratio declined to 3.2x; fiscal 2026 outlook affirmed, including net sales of $31.6 billion to $32.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.50 to $2.30.
The filing
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