Sidoti Csr Has Pessimistic Outlook of Unifi Q2 Earnings

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) – Research analysts at Sidoti Csr reduced their Q2 2027 earnings estimates for Unifi in a report issued on Tuesday, December 23rd. Sidoti Csr analyst A. Lebiedzinski now expects that the textile maker will post earnings of $0.00 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.02. The consensus estimate for Unifi’s current full-year earnings is ($2.25) per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Unifi’s Q3 2027 earnings at $0.31 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.40 EPS.

UFI has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Unifi in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Unifi to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Unifi currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Unifi Price Performance

Shares of UFI stock opened at $3.32 on Wednesday. Unifi has a twelve month low of $2.96 and a twelve month high of $6.49. The company has a current ratio of 3.59, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $4.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $60.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.48 and a beta of 0.73.

Unifi (NYSE:UFI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The textile maker reported ($0.56) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.60) by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $135.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $140.23 million. Unifi had a negative return on equity of 21.13% and a negative net margin of 4.30%.

Insider Activity at Unifi

In other Unifi news, Director Kenneth G. Langone acquired 25,811 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.42 per share, for a total transaction of $88,273.62. Following the purchase, the director owned 2,492,056 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,522,831.52. The trade was a 1.05% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 18.63% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unifi

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Squarepoint Ops LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unifi in the third quarter valued at approximately $54,000. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Unifi during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $64,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in Unifi in the 2nd quarter valued at $80,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new stake in Unifi in the 3rd quarter worth $92,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Unifi in the 1st quarter worth $96,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Unifi News

Here are the key news stories impacting Unifi this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its mid‑/late‑2027 outlook — Q3 2027 was nudged up to $0.31 (from $0.28) and Q4 2027 to $0.40 (from $0.39), signaling the analyst expects a recovery into 2027 that could support the stock over the longer term. Sidoti 2027 estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Sidoti issued a slate of quarterly estimates for FY‑2026 and FY‑2027 (including Q1 2027 at ($0.03) and Q2 2027 at $0.00) that give investors a clearer roadmap for when profitability might return, but the near‑term numbers remain weak so these updates are informational rather than immediately bullish. Sidoti quarterly outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti cut several near‑term and FY‑2026 forecasts materially — Q2 2026 to ($0.57) (from ($0.50)), Q3 2026 to ($0.13) (from ($0.02)), Q4 2026 to $0.12 (from $0.24) and FY‑2026 to ($1.13) (from ($0.85)). Those downgrades pressure sentiment because they push expected annual losses wider and delay breakeven timing. Sidoti cuts to 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Technical weakness flagged: a market piece notes UFI has fallen below its 200‑day moving average — a common sell signal for momentum and quant funds that can increase downward pressure if sustained. Share Price Below 200‑Day MA

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.