Unifi (NYSE:UFI) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS

Unifi (NYSE:UFI) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The textile maker reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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%.The company had revenue of $130.04 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $130.52 million.

Unifi Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UFI opened at $3.85 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.99, a quick ratio of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The company has a market capitalization of $71.44 million, a P/E ratio of -3.08 and a beta of 0.72. Unifi has a 12 month low of $2.96 and a 12 month high of $5.42. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $3.72 and a 200-day moving average of $3.77.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on UFI shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Unifi in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Unifi from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Sell”.

Unifi News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Unifi this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 EPS beat and much smaller loss year-over-year — Unifi reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, beating consensus by $0.02 and improving materially from a ($0.76) loss a year ago, signaling margin recovery momentum. Unifi (UFI) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Company messaging highlights a return to profitability and strength in REPREVE recycled-fiber demand — company commentary and coverage emphasize sustainable-fiber momentum as a driver of improved results. Unifi Returns to Profitability Amid Sustainable Fiber Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Operating cash flow turned positive — Unifi generated $8.0M of cash from operations in Q3 and $24.4M for the nine months, improving liquidity and reducing funding pressure. UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance-sheet context — the company reported $94.9M of debt principal and Net Debt of $68.4M; this provides context on leverage but cash flow improvement offsets some near-term concerns. UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed expectations — Q3 revenue was $130.04M versus analyst estimates of $130.52M, showing top-line softness even as margins improve. Q3 Press Release / Financials
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability metrics remain negative on a trailing basis — company still shows a negative net margin (~‑4.1%) and negative return on equity (~‑18.5%), underscoring ongoing recovery work. Q3 Press Release / Financials
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst cuts ahead of the print — Sidoti lowered near-term EPS forecasts in the days before the release, which can cap upside until consistent profitability is demonstrated. (Sidoti research cited in coverage)

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unifi

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Unifi in the fourth quarter valued at $78,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new stake in shares of Unifi during the 4th quarter worth about $116,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC grew its stake in Unifi by 11.1% in 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 during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC raised its holdings in Unifi by 386.9% in the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 58,311 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $204,000 after acquiring an additional 46,336 shares during the period. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new position in Unifi in the 3rd quarter valued at about $54,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.67% of the company’s stock.

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.