Thu Sep 19 08:19:48 UTC 2024: ## Institutional Investors Show Strong Appetite for US Foods Holding Corp.
**New York, NY (September 19, 2024)** – US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:USFD) saw a surge in institutional investor interest during the second quarter, with several major funds increasing their stakes in the food distribution giant.
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a prominent investment firm, significantly boosted its position in US Foods by 14.3%, acquiring an additional 567,601 shares, bringing its total holdings to 4,528,776 shares worth $239.94 million.
This trend of increased institutional investment wasn’t limited to Dimensional Fund Advisors. Other notable investors such as Norges Bank, Massachusetts Financial Services Co., Vanguard Group Inc., Boston Partners, and Victory Capital Management Inc. also acquired or expanded their holdings in US Foods during recent quarters.
The collective action of these investors underscores the confidence they have in the company’s future prospects, especially considering that institutional investors now control 98.76% of US Foods’ outstanding stock.
**US Foods’ Financials and Market Performance**
US Foods stock opened at $60.88 on Thursday, with the company exhibiting strong financial indicators. Its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.92, while the quick ratio and current ratio are 0.81 and 1.29 respectively. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $55.69, and its 200-day simple moving average is $53.78. US Foods holds a market capitalization of $14.89 billion.
**Analyst Sentiment Remains Positive**
Analyst sentiment towards US Foods remains bullish, with the majority of analysts issuing “buy” ratings. Truist Financial, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo & Company have all recently increased their price targets for the stock.
**About US Foods**
US Foods Holding Corp., through its subsidiaries, is a leading provider of food and non-food products to foodservice customers across the United States. The company serves a diverse clientele including restaurants, healthcare facilities, hotels, and government institutions.
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