Melius has recently initiated US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) stock to Buy rating, as announced on December 18, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on February 20, 2024, UBS had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $64 for USFD stock. Piper Sandler also raised Overweight rating with a price target of $59. Additionally, Piper Sandler resumed Neutral rating on November 21, 2023, with a target price of $45. Deutsche Bank analysts, in their report published on October 19, 2023, also initiated Buy rating and set a price target of for US Foods Holding Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $71.25 which represents a slight increase of $0.14 or 0.20% from the prior close of $71.11. The stock opened at $71.02 and touched a low of $70.4 during the day, reaching a high of $71.87. The volume of shares traded was 3.80 million exceeding the average volume of 1.90 million.
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USFD Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 1.34% over the last five trades and 4.89% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 27.44%, and it has gained 6.33% in the previous three months. Currently, USFD is trading at 1.10%, 2.79%, and 17.74% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, USFD, a Consumer Defensive sector stock, is trading -2.40% below its 52-week high but remains 57.49% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.68 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
US Foods Holding Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
US Foods Holding Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 3.17% and a profit margin of 1.30%, with a gross margin of 27.44%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, US Foods Holding Corp’s market capitalization stands at $16.41 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 35.35, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 15.53. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.43, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 3.25, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.70% of US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 98.05%.
Notable insider trades include Locascio Dirk J., EVP, Chief Financial Officer at US Foods Holding Corp (USFD), who sold 10000 shares on Sep 12 ’24, at $57.95 each, totaling $0.58 million. On Mar 07 ’24, Rickard David A, EVP Strategy Revenue Mgmt, sold 8365 shares for $53.99 each, amounting to $0.45 million. Additionally, on Mar 06 ’24, Rickard David A sold 50000 shares at $52.52 each, generating $2.63 million.
