Sidoti Csr Issues Pessimistic Outlook for Unifi Earnings

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) – Investment analysts at Sidoti Csr dropped their Q4 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Unifi in a report released on Wednesday, February 4th. Sidoti Csr analyst A. Lebiedzinski now anticipates that the textile maker will earn $0.08 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.12. The consensus estimate for Unifi’s current full-year earnings is ($2.25) per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Unifi’s Q4 2027 earnings at $0.41 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on UFI. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Unifi in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Unifi to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Unifi Stock Performance

Unifi stock opened at $4.05 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $3.67 and a 200-day moving average of $4.11. The firm has a market cap of $75.25 million, a P/E 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 announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The textile maker reported ($0.48) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.57) by $0.09. The business had revenue of $121.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.18 million. Unifi had a negative net margin of 4.13% and a negative return on equity of 18.45%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Unifi news, Director Kenneth G. Langone bought 25,811 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $3.42 per share, with a total value of $88,273.62. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,492,056 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,522,831.52. This trade represents a 1.05% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 18.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Unifi

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC raised its stake in Unifi by 131.1% during the fourth quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC now owns 53,265 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $186,000 after buying an additional 30,214 shares during the last quarter. Peapod Lane Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Unifi by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Peapod Lane Capital LLC now owns 452,513 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $1,584,000 after acquiring an additional 4,259 shares in the last quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. grew its position in Unifi by 11.3% during the 4th quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. now owns 904,013 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $3,164,000 after purchasing an additional 91,455 shares during the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new stake in Unifi during the 3rd quarter valued at about $54,000. Finally, Minerva Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Unifi by 6.2% in the third quarter. Minerva Advisors LLC now owns 1,152,481 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $5,486,000 after buying an additional 67,272 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting 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.