United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) stock soared 6.27% in pre-market trading on Tuesday after the company reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that exceeded analysts' expectations across key metrics.
The food wholesaler posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.11, which was significantly better than the anticipated loss of $0.19 per share. Sales for the quarter came in at $7,696 million, surpassing the estimated $7,638 million. Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA reached $116 million, outperforming the expected $114.4 million.
While the company still reported a net loss of $87 million for the quarter, the better-than-expected performance in other areas seems to have boosted investor confidence. The market's positive reaction suggests that traders are focusing on UNFI's ability to exceed lowered expectations in a challenging economic environment for the grocery sector.