Performance Food Group Past Earnings Performance
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Performance Food Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 39%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 12.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14% per year. Performance Food Group's return on equity is 7.4%, and it has net margins of 0.6%.
Key information
38.95%
Earnings growth rate
39.10%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 10.91% |
| Revenue growth rate | 14.04% |
| Return on equity | 7.42% |
| Net Margin | 0.55% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future 2026 Margin Expansion
Analysts have slightly raised the modeled fair value for Performance Food Group to about $117.83 per share, with modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions after recent Street price target cuts of $1 and $12. Analyst Commentary Recent target cuts of $1 and $12 suggest that analysts are recalibrating expectations rather than completely changing their views on Performance Food Group.PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future 2026 Distribution Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their average price targets for Performance Food Group, with recent cuts of $1 at Citi, $12 at UBS, and adjustments from $134 to $127 and from $120 to $105, reflecting updated 2026 outlooks for food distributors and restaurants while still highlighting a relatively constructive view on foodservice distribution as a group. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Performance Food Group reflects both optimism about the foodservice distribution space and caution around sector level headwinds, with price target resets framed within updated 2026 outlooks for distributors and restaurants.PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future Distribution And M&A Upside
Analysts trimmed the 12 month price target for Performance Food Group by $0.12 to $117.50. This reflects slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a higher assumed future P/E multiple and a modestly higher discount rate following recent sector wide target resets at firms covering food distributors and restaurants.PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future M&A Execution
Narrative Update on Performance Food Group Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Performance Food Group by $1 to $12 across recent updates, reflecting refreshed 2026 outlooks for food distributors and restaurants. They still generally highlight foodservice distribution as a relatively favorable area compared with restaurant peers.PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future M&A And Margin Expansion
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Performance Food Group by about $0.08 to roughly $117.38, reflecting updated sector views that take into account ongoing sales challenges for restaurants as well as relatively stronger positioning for food distributors. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Performance Food Group points to a mixed but generally constructive stance, with updated models reflecting both sector headwinds and confidence in the company’s role within foodservice distribution.Performance Food Group: Shares Are Finally Tasty (Rating Upgrade)
Feb 13PFGC: Foodservice Share Gains Will Support Future EBITDA Margin Expansion
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Performance Food Group, with our fair value estimate moving from about US$121.25 to roughly US$117.46 as they factor in updated sector views on restaurant sales trends, a slightly higher discount rate, modest tweaks to revenue growth assumptions, and lower future P/E multiples, despite generally supportive views on foodservice distribution and the stock's positioning within the distributor group. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Performance Food Group point to a mixed backdrop, with several firms trimming price targets while still expressing confidence in the company’s position within foodservice distribution.PFGC: Independent Case Share Gains Will Support Future 15% EBITDA Trajectory
Analysts have raised their price target on Performance Food Group by $8.75 to $130.00, citing expectations for faster independent case growth than peers, supported by a market share focused salesforce. This is expected to drive approximately 15 percent near to medium term EBITDA growth and help the company grow into its valuation multiple.PFGC: Independent Case Share Gains Will Support Future 15% EBITDA Expansion
Analysts have nudged their price target on Performance Food Group slightly lower to $121.25 from $121.67, while maintaining a constructive view as they expect the company to outgrow peers in independent case volume and deliver mid-teens EBITDA growth that supports its current valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see Performance Food Group gaining independent case share faster than peers, which they expect will support sustained outperformance in top line growth.PFGC: Independent Case Gains Will Support Multiple Through 15% EBITDA Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target on Performance Food Group by $8.33 to $130.00 per share, citing expectations for the company to outpace peers in independent case growth and deliver near to medium term EBITDA growth of about 15 percent, which they believe would enable it to grow into its current valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts underscores growing confidence that Performance Food Group can sustain above industry growth and justify its higher valuation multiple through consistent execution.PFGC: Market Share Gains And Expanding Margins Will Underpin Outperformance
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Performance Food Group from $120.92 to $121.67. They cite expectations of faster-than-peer growth, successful sales strategies, and expanding profit margins as factors expected to drive near-term EBITDA growth.The Compensation For Performance Food Group Company's (NYSE:PFGC) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why
Nov 13
PFGC: Accelerating Market Share Gains Will Drive Upside Amid Robust Earnings Momentum
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Performance Food Group to approximately $120.92, citing robust Q4 earnings results, accelerating market share gains, and expectations for continued independent case growth to support EBITDA expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent street research on Performance Food Group highlights a series of bullish adjustments and positive sentiment.Analysts Boost Price Target for Performance Food Group Amid Strong Results and Upbeat Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Performance Food Group from $119.36 to $120.75 per share. They cite the company's strong earnings performance, sustained market share gains, and improving industry demand as key factors supporting this upward revision.Digital Ordering And Acquisitions Will Fuel Future Market Leadership
Performance Food Group received an upward price target revision driven by a strong Q4 earnings beat, solid FY26 guidance, improving case growth, robust market share gains, and stable cost inflation, resulting in a new consensus price target of $119.36. Analyst Commentary Strong Q4 earnings beat expectations, with EPS and EBITDA exceeding consensus estimates.Digital Ordering And Acquisitions Will Fuel Future Market Leadership
Driven by Q4 earnings beats, upward guidance revisions, and accelerating market share gains despite macro uncertainty, analysts have raised Performance Food Group’s consensus price target from $111.55 to $117.36. Analyst Commentary Q4 earnings outperformed expectations, delivering EPS and EBITDA beats, and prompting upward revisions to future guidance.At US$97.28, Is Performance Food Group Company (NYSE:PFGC) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 15Performance Food Group Company's (NYSE:PFGC) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Jun 30A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Performance Food Group Company (NYSE:PFGC)
May 07Performance Food Group Company: I'm Sticking To My Guns
Jan 06
Strategic Acquisitions And Global Expansion Fuel Robust Growth And Diversification In Food Distribution
Acquisition and integration of new companies are anticipated to expand market share and boost revenue by entering new territories and improving margins.Performance Food Group: A Solid Performance
Aug 15Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Performance Food Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 27 Dec 25 | 62,366 | 345 | 6,173 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 61,559 | 326 | 6,083 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 25 | 59,899 | 340 | 5,882 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 57,949 | 375 | 5,665 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 24 | 56,501 | 387 | 5,478 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 55,158 | 423 | 5,299 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 54,681 | 436 | 5,194 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 54,057 | 420 | 5,152 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 53,971 | 429 | 5,096 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 53,574 | 422 | 5,019 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 53,355 | 397 | 4,992 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 55,880 | 323 | 4,855 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 54,206 | 266 | 4,790 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 51,527 | 204 | 4,664 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 47,194 | 113 | 4,466 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 42,672 | 68 | 4,109 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 22 | 37,500 | 37 | 3,685 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 32,538 | 46 | 3,246 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 29,199 | 41 | 2,949 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 26,005 | -142 | 2,842 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 20 | 26,080 | -174 | 2,839 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 25,890 | -151 | 2,760 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 23,986 | -114 | 2,668 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 25,211 | 100 | 2,475 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 22,900 | 173 | 2,255 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 21,447 | 175 | 2,172 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 19,744 | 167 | 2,230 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 18,439 | 168 | 2,031 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 18,099 | 169 | 1,992 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 17,795 | 204 | 1,974 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 17,620 | 199 | 1,939 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 17,454 | 175 | 1,880 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 17,340 | 162 | 1,856 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 17,081 | 107 | 1,805 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 16,762 | 96 | 1,822 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 16,706 | 85 | 1,790 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 16,380 | 74 | 1,762 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 16,222 | 68 | 1,731 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 16,105 | 68 | 1,689 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 16 | 15,716 | 73 | 1,588 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 15 | 15,603 | 67 | 1,598 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 15,501 | 62 | 1,634 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 15,270 | 57 | 1,567 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PFGC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PFGC's current net profit margins (0.6%) are lower than last year (0.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PFGC has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 39% per year.
Accelerating Growth: PFGC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PFGC had negative earnings growth (-11%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Retailing industry average (8.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PFGC's Return on Equity (7.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 19:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/28 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Performance Food Group Company is covered by 27 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Alok Patel | Berenberg |