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US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)

US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: USFD (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

17 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $91.4

1 Year Target Price $91.4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$91.4 Target price
52w Low $57.36
Current$77.52
52w High $85.11

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 47.39%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 17.46B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32.3
1Y Target Price 91.4
Price to earnings Ratio 32.3
1Y Target Price 91.4
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 1.04
52 Weeks Range 57.36 - 85.11
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 57.36 - 85.11
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.4

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When Before Market
Estimate 1.03
Actual 1.07

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.43%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.9%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.49%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.3%

Valuation

Trailing PE 32.3
Forward PE 16.64
Enterprise Value 22599800882
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value 22599800882
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.03
Shares Outstanding 222941412
Shares Floating 221617140
Shares Outstanding 222941412
Shares Floating 221617140
Percent Insiders 0.48
Percent Institutions 105.52

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US Foods Holding Corp

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

US Foods Holding Corp. was founded in 1993 as U.S. Foodservice, a result of multiple foodservice distribution companies merging. It went public in 2016, becoming US Foods Holding Corp. The company has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, becoming one of the largest foodservice distributors in the US.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Broadline Distribution: Provides a wide range of food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality providers, and government agencies.
  • Specialty Products: Offers specific product lines, including produce, meat and seafood, and specialty groceries, catering to diverse customer needs.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Pietro Satriano is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a typical corporate structure, including departments for finance, sales, marketing, supply chain, and human resources. It is structured with regional sales and distribution centers.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Meat and Seafood: Includes fresh, frozen, and processed meat and seafood products. Competitors include Sysco, Performance Food Group, and local distributors. While specific market share data for just meat and seafood is unavailable, US Foods generates a significant portion of its revenue from these products as core grocery items.
  • Produce: Offers a variety of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. Competitors include FreshPoint (Sysco's produce division) and specialty produce distributors. US Foods supplies produce to thousands of locations, generating substantial revenue. Data is unavailable as US Foods combines this revenue within their broadline services.
  • Dry Goods: Spices, canned goods and many other non-refrigerated items. This category consists of a large number of offerings. Sysco is a competitor and many other broadline distribution services are also competitors. Data is unavailable as US Foods combines this revenue within their broadline services.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The foodservice distribution industry is characterized by high competition, consolidation, and increasing demand for customized solutions. The industry is sensitive to economic conditions and consumer spending habits.

Positioning

US Foods is the second largest foodservice distributor in the US, competing primarily with Sysco. Its competitive advantage lies in its national scale, extensive distribution network, and value-added services for independent restaurants and smaller chains.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US foodservice market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. US Foods is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its broad distribution network and customer relationships.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive distribution network
  • Strong supplier relationships
  • Broad product portfolio
  • Value-added services (e.g., menu planning)
  • Strong brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Lower profit margins compared to competitors
  • High debt levels
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Dependence on a few large customers

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for online ordering and delivery services
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Acquisition of smaller distributors
  • Increased demand for sustainable and locally sourced products

Threats

  • Intense competition from Sysco and other distributors
  • Economic downturns affecting restaurant spending
  • Rising fuel and transportation costs
  • Changes in food safety regulations

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SYY
  • PFGC

Competitive Landscape

US Foods competes primarily with Sysco, striving to differentiate through value-added services and a customer-centric approach. Performance Food Group is also a major competitor, as well as smaller regional players.

Major Acquisitions

Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 970
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded the company's reach and customer base, particularly in the cash-and-carry segment.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: US Foods has grown primarily through acquisitions and market penetration, maintaining a stable but moderate growth rate.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth driven by volume increases and price optimization. EPS growth is expected with an average annual increase of around 5%.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of its Chef'Store footprint, supply chain optimization, and enhanced digital capabilities.

Summary

US Foods is a major player in the competitive food service distribution industry, holding the #2 market position after Sysco. The business is generating increased revenue, but has relatively low profit margins given higher debt. While the business carries some risks and has some work to do to continue streamlining operations, it is poised to remain a competitive player for the foreseeable future and increase profitability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings, Analyst reports, Market research reports

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About US Foods Holding Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Rosemont, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 2016-05-26
CEO & Director Mr. David E. Flitman
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Food Distribution
Full time employees 30000
Full time employees 30000

US Foods Holding Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in marketing, sale, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers in the United States. Its customers include independently owned single and multi-unit restaurants, regional concepts, national restaurant chains, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels and motels, country clubs, government and military organizations, colleges and universities, and retail locations. The company was formerly known as USF Holding Corp. and changed its name to US Foods Holding Corp. in February 2016. US Foods Holding Corp. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois.