USFD Should I Buy
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US Foods Holding Corp (USFD) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock has strong financial performance, consistent analyst upgrades, and hedge fund buying activity, which outweigh the insider selling and neutral technical indicators. The company's growth trajectory and positive sentiment in the food service sector further support this decision.
The stock is in a bullish trend with SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200 and a positive MACD histogram of 0.696. RSI_6 at 63.015 is neutral, and the price is above the pivot level of 94.268, indicating potential for further upside. Key resistance levels are at 100.208 and 103.878, with support at 94.268 and 88.328.
Hedge fund buying has increased by 842.15% over the last quarter.
Strong Q4 financial performance with revenue up 3.26% YoY, net income up 178.79% YoY, and EPS up 192.86% YoY.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with the highest at $118, indicating confidence in the stock's growth potential.
Optimism in the food service sector for AI-related efficiencies, as highlighted by Wells Fargo.
Insider selling has increased by 603.58% over the last month, with a notable sale by an officer valued at $6.35 million.
Options data indicates bearish sentiment with high put-call ratios.
In 2025/Q4, USFD delivered strong financial results: Revenue increased by 3.26% YoY to $9.8 billion, net income surged by 178.79% YoY to $184 million, and EPS grew by 192.86% YoY to 0.82. Gross margin remained stable at 17.55%.
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive on USFD, with multiple firms raising price targets post-Q4 earnings. The highest target is $118, and the lowest is $94. Most analysts maintain Buy or Outperform ratings, citing consistent double-digit EBITDA growth, self-help initiatives, and market outperformance. However, one downgrade to Neutral was valuation-driven.
