Faheem Tahir
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United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) is among the 7 best future food stocks to buy according to analysts.
An assembly line of automated machines packing a variety of plant-based foods and beverages.
The company reported strong results for Q3 2025 with a 7.5% increase in sales and a 21% growth in adjusted EBITDA. Meanwhile, an IT breach was announced that disrupted the company’s operations. As a result, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) has withheld updated guidance until the company finalizes the full financial impact of the event. Due to the disruption outweighing the strong financial results, BMO Capital lowered its price target on UNFI from $32 to $25, maintaining a ‘Market Perform’ rating. This cautious stance highlights concerns over sluggish momentum due to the cyber incident.
Nevertheless, the company’s adjusted EBITDA guidance of $157 million, along with strong performance in the wholesale natural product segment, underscores its resilience, and the segment’s sales also rose 12% in the quarter, making it one of the best future food stocks.
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), operating through wholesale and retail segments, distributes natural, organic, and clean-label products, establishing itself in the health-conscious consumer market.
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