TipRanks
Go Ultimate55% OFF

Unifi (UFI) AI Stock Analysis

UFI

Unifi

(NYSE:UFI)

Select Model
Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:$6.00▲(1.69% Upside)
Action:reiterated
Date:10/31/26

The score is constrained primarily by declining revenue, continued net losses, weak margins, negative valuation, and mixed technical momentum. Improved cash generation, lower leverage, and positive earnings-call progress provide meaningful support but do not yet establish sustainable profitability.

Positive Factors
Debt ReductionThe completed asset sale materially reduces debt while preserving production capacity and customer service. Lower leverage should reduce financial pressure, improve liquidity and give management greater flexibility to fund innovation, manage volatility and pursue growth over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Declining Revenue and Ongoing LossesRevenue contraction and continued net losses show that the operational recovery has not yet translated into durable profitability. Persistent weakness limits internal funding capacity and leaves results dependent on further cost savings, mix improvement and a sustained improvement in customer demand.

Unifi (UFI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-50%-25%0%25%50%75%100%UFI+34.40%SPY+11.79%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
Market Cap
$109.67M
Dividend Yield
―
Average Volume (3M)
107.27K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
-7.2
Beta (1Y)
0.46
Revenue Growth
-6.45%
EPS Growth
37.31%
Country
US
Employees
2,400
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Sector Strength
61
Industry
Manufacturing - Textiles

Unifi Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Unifi, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of recycled and synthetic products in North America, Central America, South America, Asia, and Europe. It offers polyester products, including partially oriented yarn, t...

How the Company Makes Money

Unifi primarily makes money by manufacturing and selling yarn products to textile mills, fabric manufacturers, and brands/supply-chain partners that use those yarns to produce finished textiles and apparel. Its revenue is generated largely from (1) s...

Unifi Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 28, 2026(Q1-2027)|% Change Since:-7.23%|Next Earnings Date:Jan 26, 2027
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call was predominantly positive, with substantial year-over-year improvements in gross profit, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, net loss and free cash flow, along with a completed asset sale that reduced debt and strengthened financial flexibility. The company also highlighted innovation launches, customer adoption and potential second-half demand improvements. These gains were partially offset by a 5.7% sales decline, weak Americas ordering, lower Asia sales, raw-material and geopolitical pressures, and continued uncertainty in the apparel market.

Positive Updates

Gross Profit and Margin Expansion
Consolidated gross profit increased to $12.5 million from $3.4 million in the prior-year period, a $9.1 million or nearly 270% increase. Gross margin expanded to 9.8% from 2.5%, driven by strong performance in the Brazil resin business, strategic repositioning and portfolio management.

Negative Updates

Consolidated Net Sales Decline
Consolidated net sales were $127.9 million, down 5.7% year over year.

Company Guidance

For fiscal 2027, Unifi’s outlook remains unchanged: sales and profitability results are expected to improve on a year-over-year basis, with greater demand shaping up for Q3 and Q4 and H2 fiscal H2 expected to be improved over H1; for the second quarter, the company expects stable demand in the Americas segment with continued margin-accretive revenues from value-added products and Beyond Apparel initiatives, Brazil segment sales and profitability similar to the prior year with some working capital pressure from inflation, and Asia to continue to remain pressured as a result of regional softness and geopolitical volatility. CapEx is allocated between $7 million and $9 million for the remainder of fiscal year '27; auto is a fiscal 2028 volume opportunity; A.M.Y. Peppermint is expected to grow in the next 2 or 3 quarters; and YarnProof is expected to have an impact in fiscal Q4 of this year and the first quarter next year, with all products in the region that are produced with polyester filament yarn expected by mid- to late summer to contain the tracer.

Unifi Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Financial performance is below average: persistent losses, sharply negative revenue growth, and thin margins outweigh the relatively strong balance sheet and improved free cash flow.

Income Statement

28Negative

Balance Sheet

68Positive

Cash Flow

61Positive
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMJun 2026Jun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue523.55M531.30M571.34M582.21M623.53M815.76M
Gross Profit39.55M30.46M8.42M16.62M14.24M80.48M
EBITDA20.06M10.83M16.18M-8.01M-10.68M56.12M
Net Income-15.22M-24.56M-20.35M-47.40M-46.34M15.17M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets388.37M386.43M426.87M426.87M469.24M538.82M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments26.09M25.07M22.66M22.66M26.80M46.96M
Total Debt96.85M98.95M115.87M115.87M138.44M148.57M
Total Liabilities157.16M154.21M177.40M177.40M205.86M215.21M
Stockholders Equity231.22M232.22M249.47M249.47M263.38M323.61M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow34.96M21.53M-31.80M-9.10M-31.69M-39.25M
Operating Cash Flow39.13M26.53M-21.31M2.09M4.74M380.00K
Investing Cash Flow-3.60M-4.45M41.06M-10.67M-36.23M-41.73M
Financing Cash Flow-30.03M-19.86M-24.42M-10.61M25.94M17.96M

Unifi Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentNeutral
Last Price5.90

Price Trends

50DMA6.52Negative
100DMA6.16Negative
200DMA5.02Positive

Market Momentum

MACD-0.19Negative
RSI47.39Neutral
STOCH51.79Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For UFI, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 5.90 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.88, below the 50-day MA of 6.52, and above the 200-day MA of 5.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.39 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 51.79 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for UFI.

Unifi Risk Analysis

Unifi disclosed 17 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Unifi reported the most risks in the "Macro & Political" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Macro & Political - Risks related to catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that may disrupt the company’s business

Latest Risks Added

1 New Risk
1.There have been no material changes in UNIFI’s risk factors from those included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the 2025 Form 10-K.Q1, 2026

Unifi Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)

Financial Indicators

UFI against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
VNCEVNCE73Outperform$138.12M18.0814.48%―8.02%―
JRSHJRSH68Neutral$75.37M15.367.62%3.37%22.39%487.96%
Sector *61Neutral$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
CULPCULP60Neutral$44.19M-10.84-7.76%―-0.30%67.07%
LAKELAKE52Neutral$87.30M-3.18-20.59%1.37%-0.35%2.69%
UFIUFI50Neutral$109.67M-7.20-6.58%―-6.45%37.31%
JLJL48Neutral$15.26M42.5716.79%―7.90%397.38%

* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average

Performance Comparison

0%100%200%300%UFILAKEVNCECULPJRSHJLDec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
UFI and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
UFIUnifi Inc5.901.5736.26%
LAKELakeland Industries, Inc.8.79-7.44-45.84%
VNCEVince Holding Corp10.677.84277.03%
CULPCulp, Inc3.47-0.58-14.32%
JRSHJerash Holdings5.932.7686.93%
JLJ-Long Group Limited4.28-0.37-7.96%

Unifi Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings

Unifi Sells Non-Core Assets to Strengthen Balance Sheet

Positive
Oct 29, 2026

On October 28, 2026, Unifi and its subsidiary Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. amended their existing credit agreement to allow the sale of certain Yadkin County, N.C., properties and to use part of the proceeds to repay revolving loans after term debt redu...

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures

Unifi Reports Strong Q4 Results and Turnaround Progress

Positive
Aug 19, 2026

For the fiscal fourth quarter ended June 28, 2026, Unifi reported net sales of $144.2 million, up 4.1% year over year, with REPREVE fiber products contributing $40.2 million, or 28% of revenue, and gross margin improving to 9.9% from a loss position...

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions

Unifi Sells Non-Strategic Yadkin County Real Estate

Positive
Aug 17, 2026

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Unifi, Inc., agreed on August 16, 2026 to sell industrial and manufacturing real estate in Yadkin County, N.C. to Enovum Data Centers Corp. for $60 million in cash. The assets comprise about 120...

Glossary
BuyA stock rated as a "Buy" is expected to perform better than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock is likely to deliver higher returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
HoldA stock rated as a "Hold" is expected to perform in line with the overall market or a specific benchmark. This rating indicates that the stock is neither particularly compelling nor unfavorable for investment. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.

Date of analysis: Oct 31, 2026