Food Wholesale Distribution & Grocery Supply Chain
Strategic Profile
As Whole Foods Market's main supplier with their traffic making up over a third of its revenue, UNFI has established strong market positioning in the health-conscious food segment. The 2018 acquisition of SUPERVALU Inc. was a $2.9 billion pivot that vaulted UNFI into the conventional grocery space, instantly making them a full-service wholesaler. The company now operates across three segments—Natural, Wholesale, and Retail—with a network of 52 distribution centers.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Through the first three quarters of fiscal 2025, net sales increased 5.5%, adjusted EBITDA increased by 16%, operating cash flow increased to $310 million, and free cash flow increased to $153 million. However, the company faced a cyber incident impact and maintains moderate leverage, though net debt was reduced to $1.83 billion by the end of fiscal 2025.
Top Insights
Largest publicly traded food wholesaler in North America with $31.8B revenue and 52 distribution centers reaching 30,000+ locations