United Natural Foods Overweight Rating, Price Target Raised to $56
Wells Fargo upgraded United Natural Foods to Overweight from Equal Weight and raised its price target to $56 from $40. The firm cites management meetings and sees the company’s turnaround advancing, expecting improved operational performance driving near-term margin expansion.
1. Upgrade Details
Wells Fargo raised United Natural Foods’ rating from Equal Weight to Overweight and increased its 12-month price target to $56, up from $40, reflecting a 40% lift in expected valuation.
2. Turnaround Progress
After meeting with management, the firm noted advances in supply chain efficiency and margin recovery, indicating that the retailer’s operational overhaul is gaining traction and supporting higher earnings forecasts.