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Unifi Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 FY27 net sales fell 5.7% YoY to $127.9M, while gross profit rose to $12.5M from $3.4M and net loss narrowed to $2.0M from $11.4M.
Adjusted EBITDA improved to $6.1M from a $2.5M loss, supported by cost reductions, footprint consolidation and improved sales mix.
Operating cash flow was $3.7M; an October $60.0M property sale funded full repayment of the $55.5M term loan.
Financial highlights
Net sales were $127.9M, down 5.7% YoY; sales volume declined 12.0%, partly offset by a 6.3% increase in weighted average selling prices.
Gross profit rose to $12.5M from $3.4M, and gross margin increased to 9.8% from 2.5%, supported by cost savings and higher conversion margins.
Net loss narrowed to $2.0M from $11.4M; diluted EPS was $(0.11) versus $(0.62).
Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1M versus a $2.5M loss; adjusted EPS was $(0.09) versus $(0.56).
SG&A declined to $11.5M from $11.9M, while operating cash flow was $3.7M versus cash used of $8.9M.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 sales and profitability are expected to improve YoY as prior strategic actions deliver full-year benefits; priorities include cash generation and balance-sheet strength.
Q2 Americas outlook cites cost savings and stable demand; Brazil sales and profitability are expected to be generally consistent with Q2 FY26, with inflation pressuring working capital.
Asia is expected to remain pressured by regional softness and geopolitical volatility; its asset-light model is expected to support stable profitability.
Management expects fiscal H2 to improve over H1; YarnProof-related impact is expected in Q4 FY27 and Q1 FY28.
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Unifi Inc is a textile manufacturing company that specializes in producing synthetic and recycled fibers. The company’s product portfolio includes polyester and nylon yarns, with a focus on environmentally sustainable materials, such as its REPREVE fiber, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. Unifi’s fibers are used in a wide range of applications, including apparel, automotive interiors, home furnishings, and industrial products. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.