Update shared on 07 Nov 2025
Narrative Update on UniFirst
Analysts have maintained their price target for UniFirst at $165.50, citing minimal changes in discount rate and other valuation inputs. These factors support a consistent outlook for the company.
What's in the News
- The Board of Directors declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share for Common Stock and $0.292 per share for Class B Common Stock, payable January 2, 2026. (Company Announcement)
- UniFirst released fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting revenues of $2.475 to $2.495 billion and fully diluted earnings per share between $6.58 and $6.98, factoring in an estimated $7.0 million for key initiatives. (Company Guidance)
- The company completed a share repurchase program, buying back 335,810 shares (1.81%) for $59.4 million under the authorization from April 8, 2025. (Buyback Update)
- UniFirst First Aid + Safety partnered with Soundtrace to offer on-site, AI-powered audiometric testing services, enabling employers to meet OSHA hearing conservation requirements efficiently. (Client Announcement)
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target remained unchanged at $165.50 per share.
- Discount Rate rose slightly from 6.93% to 6.99%.
- Revenue Growth projection stayed virtually flat at 3.30%.
- Net Profit Margin was unchanged at 6.00%.
- Future P/E ratio fell from 21.38x to 20.15x.
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