Unifi (NYSE:UFI) Announces Earnings Results

Unifi (NYSE:UFI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The textile maker reported ($0.48) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.57) by $0.09, FiscalAI reports. Unifi had a negative net margin of 4.13% and a negative return on equity of 18.26%. The firm had revenue of $121.37 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.18 million.

Unifi Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UFI remained flat at $4.28 during mid-day trading on Thursday. The company had a trading volume of 1,714 shares, compared to its average volume of 60,074. The company has a market capitalization of $78.59 million, a P/E ratio of -3.42 and a beta of 0.77. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $3.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $4.11. Unifi has a one year low of $2.96 and a one year high of $6.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a current ratio of 3.59.

Insider Activity

In other Unifi news, Director Kenneth G. Langone bought 40,451 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $3.50 per share, for a total transaction of $141,578.50. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 2,466,245 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,631,857.50. This trade represents a 1.67% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 18.63% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unifi

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in UFI. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new stake in Unifi in the 3rd quarter worth about $54,000. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 1st quarter valued at about $64,000. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Unifi in the second quarter worth approximately $80,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Unifi during the first quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Unifi by 3.0% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 730,812 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $3,479,000 after purchasing an additional 21,195 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.67% of the company’s stock.

Unifi News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Unifi this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 fiscal 2026 results beat expectations: UFI reported EPS of ($0.48) vs consensus ($0.57) and revenue roughly in line with estimates (~$121M). Gross profit improved materially and cash rose while liabilities fell — signals that cost cuts and working-capital actions are improving the balance sheet. QuiverQuant: Q2 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a $575M revenue “breakeven” target tied to a cost-base reset and early signs of demand recovery — a concrete path to profitability that investors often reward if execution looks credible. Seeking Alpha: Breakeven Target
• Positive Sentiment: Notable insider buying activity was flagged in market write-ups (recent purchases by high-profile insiders), which can signal management confidence and support share price sentiment. QuiverQuant: Insider Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call and transcript available; management detail is important for judging timing and credibility of the breakeven plan. Read the call highlights / transcript for tone on demand trends and cost actions. Yahoo Finance: Q2 Call Highlights Seeking Alpha: Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst revision (Sidoti) raised Q4 2027 EPS estimate slightly to $0.41, indicating at least one shop sees better longer‑term recovery/profitability prospects.
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti also lowered its Q4 2026 EPS estimate to $0.08 from $0.12, underscoring near‑term uncertainty and uneven recovery expectations — the market will watch upcoming quarters closely.
• Negative Sentiment: Consensus full‑year outlook remains negative (analysts forecast ~($2.25) EPS for the year) and the company still posts a negative net margin and ROE; execution risk on the breakeven plan could pressure the stock if demand or margin gains stall.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on UFI. Wall Street Zen upgraded Unifi to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Unifi in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Sell”.

Unifi Company Profile

Unifi, Inc (NYSE: UFI) is a global manufacturer of polyester and nylon textured yarns and fibers, specializing in both virgin and recycled synthetic materials. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company serves a diverse range of end markets including apparel, athleisure, home furnishings, automotive and industrial applications. Unifi’s vertically integrated operations encompass polymer extrusion, spinning, texturing, and finishing processes designed to meet the performance and aesthetic requirements of its customers.

A key differentiator for Unifi is its REPREVE® brand, a family of certified recycled performance fibers made from post‐consumer plastic bottles and other waste streams.