Unifi (NYSE:UFI – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The textile maker reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.22) by $0.02, Zacks reports. Unifi had a negative return on equity of 18.45% and a negative net margin of 4.13%.
Unifi Stock Up 2.8%
Shares of UFI traded up $0.10 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $3.61. 13,781 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 38,353. Unifi has a 12-month low of $2.96 and a 12-month high of $5.42. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $3.72 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.77. The company has a quick ratio of 1.93, a current ratio of 3.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The company has a market cap of $67.07 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.89 and a beta of 0.72.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have commented on UFI. Wall Street Zen upgraded Unifi from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Unifi in a research report on Monday, April 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.
Key Headlines Impacting Unifi
Here are the key news stories impacting Unifi this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Unifi said it has returned to profitability on the metrics highlighted by management and pointed to momentum in its REPREVE recycled-fiber business; the company reported EPS of ($0.20) which beat the consensus of ($0.22). Unifi Returns to Profitability Amid Sustainable Fiber Momentum
- Positive Sentiment: Operating cash flow improved: cash provided by operating activities was $8.0M in Q3 and $24.4M for the nine months — management also reports lower net debt (Net Debt ~$68.4M), which supports liquidity and reduces leverage risk. UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Full press release and investor slides are available for review (useful to check guidance, segment performance and any one-time adjustments that may explain the “returned to profitability” wording). View Press Release View Slide Deck
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst revisions are moving the other way: Sidoti lowered Q1 and Q2 2027 and FY2026 EPS forecasts (examples: FY2026 to ($1.21) from ($1.18); Q1 2027 to ($0.05)), reflecting continued skepticism on near-term profitability. This could limit upside if guidance or margin recovery disappoints.
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat, Unifi still posted a negative net margin (~-4.1%) and negative return on equity (~-18.5%), signaling the company is not yet consistently profitable on a GAAP basis — a reminder that operational improvements must be sustained to change the longer-term outlook.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unifi
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Squarepoint Ops LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 3rd quarter worth about $54,000. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 1st quarter worth about $64,000. XTX Topco Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 2nd quarter worth about $80,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 1st quarter worth about $96,000. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 4th quarter worth about $116,000. 67.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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.
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