Shares of US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:USFD – Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the fifteen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $114.54.
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on USFD shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of US Foods from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of US Foods from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Guggenheim increased their price target on US Foods from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on US Foods from $88.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on US Foods from $110.00 to $124.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th.
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US Foods Trading Up 0.5%
US Foods (NYSE:USFD – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.08. US Foods had a net margin of 1.81% and a return on equity of 20.53%. The company had revenue of $10.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.19 earnings per share. US Foods’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. US Foods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.696-4.935 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that US Foods will post 4.39 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Randy J. Taylor sold 11,630 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.37, for a total value of $1,283,603.10. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 73,618 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,125,218.66. This trade represents a 13.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider William Spencer Hancock sold 21,754 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.29, for a total value of $2,355,740.66. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 101,144 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,952,883.76. This trade represents a 17.70% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.74% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of US Foods
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of USFD. Mather Group LLC. grew its holdings in US Foods by 8.9% during the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 2,236 shares of the company’s stock valued at $206,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in US Foods during the 3rd quarter worth $499,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in US Foods by 11.1% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 7,711 shares of the company’s stock worth $711,000 after buying an additional 772 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in US Foods by 13.4% in the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 5,340 shares of the company’s stock worth $492,000 after buying an additional 633 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in US Foods by 131.7% in the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 292 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 166 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.76% of the company’s stock.
About US Foods
US Foods Holding Corp. is a foodservice distributor serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality businesses, schools, government institutions and other commercial customers across the United States. Through its distribution network, the company supplies a broad range of food and related products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, grocery items, beverages and prepared foods.
In addition to food distribution, US Foods provides nonfood products such as kitchen and serving supplies, disposables, cleaning products and equipment.
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