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PFGC·Performance Food Group Company

$94.69
-0.03 (-0.03%)
Overnight$94.68-0.01 (-0.01%)
High
$95.03
Open
$94.90
Market Cap
14.91B
52W High
$117.48
Low
$93.00
P. Close
$94.69
P/E
41.48
52W Low
$80.82
Fwd P/E
14.02
DailyIQ Est.
$133.07
Inst. Ownership
70.2%
Short Interest
3.15%
Days to Cover
3.1
Technical Score (1D)
55
BULLISH
News Sentiment
32
BEARISH
PFGC is building toward a key test on the 1D chart, scoring 55 with a NEUTRAL lean and mixed momentum. The bullish bias is strengthening, and price is pushing toward $98.47 - the level that needs to break on a closing basis for this setup to shift from potential to confirmed. Sentiment at 32 is diverging from the improving technical read, which removes one of the common headwinds that derail breakout attempts. Price action is in a neutral range and there's no obvious overhead resistance that would invalidate the setup before $98.47. Traders who prefer confirmed entries will wait for a close and follow-through above that level. Those entering in anticipation are sizing light, with $90.89 as the defined risk level if the breakout fails. Momentum-driven buyers tend to show up only after $98.47 actually breaks, which means the setup can look identical for days before anything changes on the tape. That's the nature of breakout-watch conditions: the NEUTRAL read and mixed momentum describe the pressure building, not the timing of when it releases.
LOW TARGET
$79 -16.6%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$126 +32.6%
13 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$144 +52.1%
9 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$79.00 - $144.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/13/2/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$133.07 (+40.5%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
315,146 shares
$33.3M
Grosh Chasity DSee Remarks
Sell1,005 shares2026-09-30
Grosh Chasity DSee Remarks
Tax Withholding434 shares2026-09-28
Hatcher Hugh PatrickSee Remarks
Sell100 shares2026-09-01
Hatcher Hugh PatrickSee Remarks
Sell2,900 shares2026-09-01
KING A BRENTSee Remarks
Sell1,320 shares2026-08-25
View full insider trading history →
66/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
11.9%
Net Margin
0.5%
Revenue CAGR
14.3%
Current Ratio
1.51x
Debt / Equity
1.02x
Return on Equity
7.3%
View full financials →

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.25$1.34$1.42$1.51$1.59Q2'25Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.29 - -
Q2'25$1.46$1.55+6.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$18.4B$18.4B$18.4B$18.4B$18.4BQ1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$18.4B - -
Q2'25 - - -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PFGC Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL55/100
$94.68−$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
14.91B
P/E ratio
41.5
Day range
$93.00 – $95.03
News sentiment
32/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$125.58 (+32.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 23 analysts
52-week range+17.1% off low · -19.4% from high
$80.82$117.48
Price $94.68 DailyIQ Est. $133.07

The technical read on PFGC is balanced, which usually means the market is waiting on a catalyst. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What PFGC's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
24.7% 40th pct
Below its peak
-19.0%
vs 200-day average
-2.0%
Up days (1y)
52%

Performance Food Group Company is currently running 24.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against PFGC's own 11 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 40th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 27.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

PFGC is trading -19.0% below its running peak. Across 10 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -23.9%, and the deepest was -79.1% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -2.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 25th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year PFGC closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 11 years of records, PFGC finished the month higher 4 of 11 times, with a median return of -3.5% and an average of +0.2%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +6.0% on average, its weakest March at -6.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: PFGC has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 167 of 2,771 sessions (6.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +27.0% and -13.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 2,772 daily closes between 2015-10-01 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against PFGC's own 11-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of PFGC's sector?

Performance Food Group Company sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for PFGC?

CallsPuts

For Performance Food Group Company's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.68), with at-the-money implied volatility around 77.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±6.0% move by that expiry — a range of about $88.49–$99.87.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.68
ATM implied volatility
77.5%
Total open interest
62
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±6.0% ($88.49–$99.87)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on PFGC?

TD Cowen most recently reiterated its rating on Performance Food Group Company to Buy on Sep 11, 2026 with a price target of $115 (from $120). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
TD Cowen — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 11, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$120 → $115
Aug 14, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$132 → $130
Aug 13, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$143 → $144
Aug 13, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$128 → $120
Jul 22, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$135 → $143
Jul 16, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$120 → $131
Jul 14, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$115 → $130
Jul 7, 2026TD CowenInitiatedBuy$128
Jun 29, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedBuy$115 → $125
May 7, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$130 → $135
May 7, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$105 → $115
Feb 6, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$127 → $126

ETF holders

ETFs holding PFGC

Top ETF holdersWeight

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

32/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group lagged behind the S&P 500, delivering a 6.6% return versus the index’s 16.8% gain. Analysts highlighted weak sales volumes, with unit growth averaging only 6.9% year‑on‑year, signaling waning demand. The company’s revenue growth was attributed mainly to price increases rather than volume, raising doubts about sustainable growth. Investors were cautioned that PFGC may underperform peers and that alternative stocks could offer better upside.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group (PFGC) experienced a recent pullback, falling about 11% over the past month and 17% over three months, while its year‑to‑date performance showed a modest 3.98% gain. Analysts noted that the 3‑year total shareholder return of 55.54% indicates underlying long‑term strength despite a 12.22% decline over the past year. The commentary suggests that the current price may be undervalued by up to 26%, implying potential upside if the market corrects. This assessment is based on comparative analysis with peers and balance‑sheet fundamentals. The outlook is cautiously optimistic, highlighting a possible buying opportunity for investors.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group reported Q2 revenue that exceeded analyst consensus by 2.7%, reflecting resilience amid shifting consumer discretionary trends. The company maintained its next‑quarter revenue guidance unchanged, indicating confidence in current operational momentum. Earnings season context shows the broader sector performed satisfactorily, positioning PFGC as a solid performer within the consumer discretionary space.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen’s analyst Andrew M. Charles has kept a Buy recommendation for Performance Food Group (PFGC) but lowered the price target from $120 to $115. The downgrade reflects a more cautious view on the company’s near‑term earnings prospects, despite the firm’s continued operational strength. The adjustment signals that analysts expect modest upside but are wary of potential margin pressure and competitive headwinds.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) participated in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, presenting its current strategy and outlook. The company emphasized its focus on expanding distribution capabilities and strengthening relationships with key grocery and foodservice partners. PFGC reiterated its commitment to operational efficiency and cost management while outlining plans to invest in technology to enhance supply chain visibility. No new financial guidance or material business changes were disclosed, keeping the announcement largely informational.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group’s CFO, Hugh Patrick Hatcher, sold 3,000 shares on September 1, 2026 under a pre‑established Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan, eliminating any discretion or insider‑information concerns. The transaction was executed at an average price of $99.18, virtually identical to the market close price of $99.20, indicating no market impact. Hatcher retains a substantial holding of 58,167 shares, representing roughly 0.037% of outstanding equity, and the sale does not materially alter his ownership stake. The move is routine for insiders and does not signal any change in company fundamentals or outlook.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group (PFGC) has delivered a 15.22% annualized return over the past decade, outpacing the broader market by 1.57%. The data underscores the company’s consistent ability to generate excess returns relative to peers. While the figure is historical, it reinforces PFGC’s track record of disciplined growth and operational efficiency.
What did this article say?
Manufacturers Life Insurance Company added 102,527 shares of PFGC, valuing the purchase at roughly $11.5 million, while other institutional investors also adjusted positions. The move represents a modest increase in institutional ownership but does not signal a significant change in company fundamentals or outlook.
What did this article say?
Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) will host a live fireside chat during the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on September 10, 2026. The event will be webcast on investors.pfgc.com and later archived for replay. The session is intended to provide investors with insights into PFGC’s strategy and market outlook. No immediate financial guidance or operational updates are disclosed, so the announcement is largely informational. The event does not signal a material change in PFGC’s business trajectory.
What did this article say?
Insider Chasity Grosh sold 838 shares of Performance Food Group (PFGC) at an average price of $104.64, reducing her position by 9.33%. The transaction, filed with the SEC, leaves her holding 8,142 shares worth approximately $851,979. PFGC’s recent financials show a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 1.34 and a current ratio of 1.51, with a market cap of $16.39 billion and a P/E of 45.44. The sale occurs shortly after the company reported earnings on August 12, suggesting a potential reassessment of valuation by insiders. Market participants should monitor PFGC’s upcoming guidance and any shifts in its debt profile.

Technical Analysis

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55
NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $11.80B combined position · 15 adding, 9 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Capital World Investors▲ Buy23,347,86914.83%$2.61B2026-08-12
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy14,106,6568.96%$1.58B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy11,999,0427.62%$1.34B2026-08-13
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell14,523,4669.23%$1.31B2026-01-29
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell6,851,3034.35%$772.61M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell6,821,9484.33%$762.63M2026-08-14
Lone Pine Capital LLC▲ Buy5,852,7403.72%$654.28M2026-08-14
Sachem Head Capital Management LP• Hold3,350,0002.13%$374.50M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell2,881,2341.83%$322.20M2026-08-12
Eminence Capital, LP▲ Buy3,719,4112.36%$318.60M2026-05-15
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy2,100,6891.33%$234.84M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell1,905,5241.21%$213.02M2026-08-12
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy1,606,8741.02%$179.63M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy1,451,6900.92%$162.28M2026-08-14
Maverick Capital Ltd▲ Buy1,261,1790.80%$140.99M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell1,258,0940.80%$140.64M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy1,194,3990.76%$133.52M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell1,039,1620.66%$116.17M2026-08-14
Junto Capital Management LP▼ Sell998,1460.63%$111.58M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy701,9730.45%$78.47M2026-08-14
Third Point LLC▲ New675,0000.43%$75.46M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell507,9320.32%$56.78M2026-08-13
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy386,9730.25%$43.26M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy361,2310.23%$40.38M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy269,7310.17%$29.87M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:6.88M sh bought ($769.05M)2.28M sh sold ($255.74M)net +4.60M sh (+$513.31M)
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Congressional Trading Activity
3 disclosed trades · ~$24.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
View full congressional trading history →

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