NYSE$UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in net sales but an increase in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS.
United Natural Foods, Inc. reported mixed results for Q4 2021. Net sales decreased slightly, but adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS increased. The company is optimistic about Fiscal Year 2022, providing a positive outlook.
- Net sales decreased by 0.5% to $6.7 billion.
- Net income decreased by 18.9% to $43 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.5% to $201 million.
- Adjusted EPS increased by 11.3% to $1.18.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
UNFI · Revenue · Quarterly
$6.74B
Revenue by segment
UNFI · $7.99B total across 3 segments · Q3 2026
- Natural$4.34B—54.3%
- Conventional$3.14B—39.2%
- Retail$515M—6.4%
Forward guidance
The Company provided the following outlook for fiscal year ending July 30, 2022: Net Sales ($ in billions) $27.8 - $28.3, Net Income ($ in millions) $221 - $243, EPS $3.60 - $3.90, Adjusted EPS $3.90 - $4.20, Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) $760 - $790, Capital Expenditures ($ in millions) ~$300.
Tailwinds
- Net Sales ($ in billions) $27.8 - $28.3
- Net Income ($ in millions) $221 - $243
- EPS $3.60 - $3.90
- Adjusted EPS $3.90 - $4.20
- Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) $760 - $790
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
-2.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-4.7%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.9%
Avg return
30 days after
37%
25 / 68 earnings
Positive
+34.0%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-34.5%
Q3 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -9.9% | -1.8% | — | |
| Q2 2026 | -3.0% | +7.3% | +22.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | +4.8% | -0.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +18.8% | +27.6% | +20.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.7% | -3.5% | +23.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -4.9% | +3.5% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +13.8% | +15.4% | +16.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +25.4% | +17.5% | +20.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +28.0% | +17.8% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -19.6% | -19.8% | -29.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.6% | -7.9% | -6.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -22.4% | -25.3% | -22.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -20.6% | -23.6% | -28.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -28.6% | -38.4% | -36.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -15.5% | -13.4% | -13.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.3% | -10.6% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.2% | -6.8% | -12.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -9.7% | -9.3% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +10.2% | +3.9% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +34.0% | +29.4% | +12.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -14.5% | -9.2% | -10.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +28.6% | +20.5% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -9.5% | -20.5% | -11.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -8.1% | -11.1% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -34.5% | -26.6% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -19.9% | +9.0% | +47.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -26.7% | -27.6% | -14.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -29.1% | -35.3% | -34.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.1% | +0.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.3% | -6.5% | -12.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -26.8% | -34.6% | -46.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -7.0% | -7.3% | -19.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -15.5% | -12.4% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.9% | +4.2% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.7% | +2.6% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.1% | +9.4% | +10.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.3% | -2.2% | -14.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.0% | -2.4% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.9% | -7.1% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.1% | -7.0% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +14.7% | +9.7% | +22.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +12.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -14.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +15.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — |
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