USFD · NYSE
Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
$102.82
+0.87%
Close on Oct 29, 2026
Research data through 2026-10-28
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Research data through Oct 28, 2026. Research is updated periodically, not in real time.
65
of 100 · stored research reading
Stored Quality research reads 65 of 100, an above-average reading in the covered universe. Some underlying measurements are stronger than others.
Quality research measures durability of the business itself from stored fundamentals: balance-sheet strength, profitability consistency and cash generation. It is a research reading, not a prediction of future returns.
How this is measured60
of 100 · stored research reading
Stored Fundamental Momentum research reads 60 of 100. Stored measurements classify recent reported fundamentals as accelerating. This describes reported financial change already disclosed, with no forward-looking claim.
Fundamental Momentum research measures the direction of recently reported company fundamentals compared with the company's own history. It describes reported change, not future price movement.
How this is measured40
of 100 · stored research reading
Stored Capital Returns research reads 40 of 100, recorded as weak. No dividend is recorded for this company, so the reading rests on buybacks and dilution control. Share count has been reduced at about 0.4% a year in the stored window.
Capital Returns research measures how a company has actually returned cash to shareholders: dividend record, buyback effectiveness, dilution control and how those payments were funded.
How this is measuredStored ratios recorded at the last research date (2026-10-28). Valuation Intelligence remains research context and is not a validated allocation signal.
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In the company’s own words
US Foods Holding Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to in this Annual Report as "we," "our," "us," the "Company," or "US Foods." US Foods Holding Corp. conducts all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary US Foods, Inc. ("USF") and its subsidiaries.
At US Foods, we strive to inspire and empower chefs and foodservice operators to bring great food experiences to consumers. This mission is supported by our brand promise of WE HELP YOU MAKE IT . Our promise brings three key elements to the forefront for our customers; (1) more quality products, like our large and diverse Exclusive Brand portfolio that is based on consistency, freshness and innovation, (2) more tools, centering on our industry-leading ecommerce platform, MOX , and (3) more deliveries, with expanded options for on-time delivery enabled by our traditional broadline services and our convenient and flexible Pronto program. We operate as one business with standardized business processes, shared systems infrastructure, and an organizational model that optimizes national scale with local execution, allowing us to manage our business as a single operating segment. We have centralized activities where scale matters and our local field structure focuses on customer-facing activities.
We supply approximately 250,000 customer locations nationwide. These customer locations include independent restaurants, chain restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, government and education customers. We provide fresh, frozen, and dry food products, as well as non-food items, sourced from thousands of suppliers. Over 4,000 sales associates manage customer relationships at local, regional, and national levels. Our sales associates are supported by sophisticated marketing and category management capabilities, as well as a sales support team that includes world-class chefs, new business development managers and others that help us provide more comprehensive service to our customers. Our relationship with our customers is further strengthened by our industry-leading MOX digital platform that makes it easy for our customers to manage their orders and inventories, while also providing valuable support for their business. Our extensive network of over 70 distribution facilities and fleet of over 6,500 trucks, along with over 90 cash and carry locations, allow us to operate efficiently and provide high levels of customer service. This operating model allows us to leverage our nationwide scale and footprint while executing locally.
The U.S. foodservice distribution industry has a large number of companies competing in the space, including local, regional, and national foodservice distributors. Foodservice distributors typically fall into three categories, representing differences in customer focus, product offering, and supply chain:
Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed February 12, 2026. Read the filing
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