Unifi (NYSE:UFI) Rating Increased to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Unifi (NYSE:UFI) was upgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Saturday.

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated 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, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Unifi Price Performance

Shares of UFI opened at $4.05 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $4.11. The firm has a market cap of $75.25 million, a PE ratio of -3.24 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a current ratio of 3.99, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Unifi has a 1-year low of $2.96 and a 1-year high of $6.03.

Unifi (NYSE:UFI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The textile maker reported ($0.48) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.57) by $0.09. The company had revenue of $121.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.18 million. Unifi had a negative return on equity of 18.45% and a negative net margin of 4.13%. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Unifi will post -2.25 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Kenneth G. Langone bought 40,451 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.50 per share, for a total transaction of $141,578.50. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 18.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in UFI. 22NW LP lifted its position in shares of Unifi by 34.2% during the 2nd quarter. 22NW LP now owns 981,535 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $5,124,000 after buying an additional 250,000 shares in the last quarter. Minerva Advisors LLC raised its stake in Unifi by 19.5% during the 2nd quarter. Minerva Advisors LLC now owns 1,085,209 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $5,665,000 after acquiring an additional 177,435 shares during the period. Azarias Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in Unifi by 20.9% during the third quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. now owns 812,558 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $3,868,000 after purchasing an additional 140,572 shares in the last quarter. Peapod Lane Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Unifi by 10.2% during the second quarter. Peapod Lane Capital LLC now owns 564,360 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $2,946,000 after purchasing an additional 52,008 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BCS Private Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Unifi in the second quarter worth approximately $227,000. 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 beat the most recent quarterly EPS and revenue consensus (reported on Feb 3). The company posted smaller-than-expected losses and revenue slightly above estimates, which supports near-term credibility on execution and helps limit downside. UFI MarketBeat page
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its Q4 2027 EPS estimate to $0.41 (from $0.40), signaling that the analyst expects a stronger recovery in late 2027 — a positive sign for medium-term earnings visibility.
• Neutral Sentiment: Sidoti issued Q2 2027 guidance of $0.03 EPS. This small positive quarter estimate suggests the firm expects sequential improvement, but the magnitude is modest and likely already priced in.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings-call coverage notes management is pursuing strategic initiatives to navigate current market and input-cost challenges; these steps could stabilize margins but will take time to flow through results. Unifi Inc (UFI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti trimmed several near-term estimates, reducing Q3 2027 to $0.29 from $0.31 and nudging Q1 2027 to ($0.04) from ($0.03). These downward tweaks indicate more cautious near-term demand or margin assumptions.
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti materially lowered Q3 2026 to ($0.22) (from ($0.13)) and cut FY2026 to ($1.18) (from ($1.13)), signaling weaker expected results across FY2026. They also reduced Q4 2026 to $0.08 (from $0.12). Collectively, these cuts weigh on near-term earnings expectations and explain downward pressure on the stock.

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.