US Foods Shares Jump 2.74% as Earnings Loom Ranks 399th in Volume Amid 63% 52-Week Rally

On August 6, 2025, US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) closed at $84.68, rising 2.74% with a daily trading volume of $0.30 billion, a 52.89% increase from the prior day. The stock ranks 399th in volume among U.S. equities and has surged 63.39% over the past 52 weeks.

Investors are anticipating the company’s quarterly earnings report on August 7, with analysts forecasting an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12. Historical performance shows mixed results: the last quarter’s EPS missed estimates by $0.01, causing a 0.15% share price decline. Over the past year, USFD has demonstrated resilience, with a 64.55% total return compared to the S&P 500’s 21.09%.

Analysts maintain a bullish stance, assigning a consensus “Buy” rating and an average 12-month price target of $87.78, implying a 6.5% upside. Financial metrics highlight USFD’s competitive positioning: it leads peers in revenue growth at 4.49%, holds a 1.23% net margin above industry averages, and maintains a balanced debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. However, its return on equity (ROE) of 2.52% lags behind, indicating room for improvement in capital efficiency.

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