Unifi (NYSE:UFI) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

Key Points

• Unifi reported ($0.20) EPS, beating consensus of ($0.22) by $0.02, but remains unprofitable with a negative return on equity (18.45%) and a negative net margin (-4.13%).
• Management highlighted improved cash generation — $8.0 million of operating cash in the quarter and $24.4 million for the nine months — with Net Debt of $68.4 million (debt principal $94.9 million), which management says reduces short‑term liquidity risk.
• Analyst sentiment is weak (average rating: "Sell" with recent estimate cuts), while the stock trades around $3.61 with a market cap of about $67 million and roughly 67.7% institutional ownership.

Unifi (NYSE:UFI - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The textile maker reported ($0.20) earnings per share (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 Performance

Shares of NYSE:UFI traded up $0.10 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $3.61. 13,781 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 38,353. The company's 50 day moving average price is $3.73 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.78. The firm has a market cap of $67.07 million, a PE ratio of -2.89 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 3.99 and a quick ratio of 1.93. Unifi has a 52 week low of $2.96 and a 52 week high of $5.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Unifi

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in shares of Unifi in the fourth quarter worth approximately $78,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 4th quarter valued at $116,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Unifi by 11.1% during the 4th quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 270,880 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $948,000 after buying an additional 27,158 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Unifi by 386.9% during the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 58,311 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $204,000 after buying an additional 46,336 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new position in Unifi in the 3rd quarter worth $54,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.67% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Unifi

Here are the key news stories impacting Unifi this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unifi reported third quarter fiscal 2026 operating results showing stronger cash generation — $8.0 million of cash provided by operating activities in the quarter and $24.4 million for the nine months — and disclosed Net Debt of $68.4 million (debt principal $94.9 million). Improved cash flow and manageable leverage reduce short‑term liquidity risk and support the balance sheet. UNIFI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga coverage on Broadcom’s AI cloud infrastructure and other industry items (Paygasus/Enghouse payment platform, Unicommerce/Waaree, unified security articles) are unrelated to Unifi’s core textile/recycled‑yarn business and are unlikely to move UFI shares materially. Links for reference: Broadcom Introduces Unified AI Cloud Infrastructure Solution, Paygasus and Enghouse Launch Unified Payment Platform, Unicommerce to Power Waaree Energies, Unified Security for Multi-Location Small Businesses
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst Sidoti trimmed Q1‑Q2 2027 and FY2026 EPS estimates for Unifi (Q2 2027 cut to $0.02 from $0.03; Q1 2027 to ($0.05) from ($0.04); FY2026 to ($1.21) from ($1.18)). Lower analyst forecasts reflect weaker near‑term profit expectations and could pressure sentiment until management provides clearer margin or revenue guidance. Source reference: MarketBeat UFI Coverage (Sidoti Estimate Changes)

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UFI has been the topic of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a "sell (e+)" rating on shares of Unifi in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Unifi from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Sell".

About Unifi

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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