UniFirst (UNF) Stock Overview
Provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$265.47 |
| 52 Week High | US$283.77 |
| 52 Week Low | US$147.66 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.01% |
| 3 Month Change | 14.03% |
| 1 Year Change | 40.50% |
| 3 Year Change | 56.05% |
| 5 Year Change | 20.35% |
| Change since IPO | 5,416.26% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
UNF: Buybacks And Sponsorship Commitments Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for UniFirst steady at $279. This reflects unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 11
UNF: Energy Modernization And Buybacks Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts now set a higher UniFirst fair value estimate of $279, up from $261. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
UNF: Buybacks And Sponsorship Commitments Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for UniFirst steady at $279. This reflects unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 11
UNF: Energy Modernization And Buybacks Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts now set a higher UniFirst fair value estimate of $279, up from $261. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 27
UNF: Energy Savings, Buybacks And Higher Future P/E Will Support Fair Valuation
Analysts have raised their price target for UniFirst to $261 from $232. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 12
UNF: Cintas Deal Terms And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Sustain Overvaluation
Analysts have raised their price target on UniFirst from $197 to $232. This reflects updated assumptions that incorporate a higher future P/E multiple while keeping revenue growth, profit margin, and discount rate broadly consistent with prior estimates.Narrative Update • Feb 25
UNF: Cash Offer And Raised P/E Assumptions Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for UniFirst from $183 to $197, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a future P/E of 24.69x versus the prior 22.94x. What's in the News Cintas Corporation has proposed acquiring UniFirst for approximately US$5b, offering US$275.00 per share in cash.Narrative Update • Feb 11
UNF: Proposed US$5b Cash Offer Will Sustain Elevated Overvaluation Risk
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for UniFirst at $183. This reflects only very small adjustments to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their overall view.Narrative Update • Jan 27
UNF: Future Outlook Will Reflect Overvaluation Risk From Proposed US$5b Cash Acquisition
Analysts are keeping UniFirst's fair value estimate steady at US$183, with only minimal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This suggests their price target and underlying thesis are essentially unchanged.
New Narrative • Jan 24
ERP And Digital Transformation Risks Will Restrain Margins And Justify A More Bearish Outlook
Catalysts About UniFirst UniFirst provides uniform rental, facility services, first aid and safety solutions, and specialized nuclear decontamination services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 11
UNF: Future Outlook Will Reflect Overvaluation Risk During Intensifying Proxy Battle
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for UniFirst from US$165.50 to US$183.00, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Cintas Corporation has proposed to acquire UniFirst for approximately US$5b, offering US$275.00 per share in cash.Seeking Alpha • Dec 30
UniFirst Sale Is Unlikely - Family Control May Continue To Block All Acquisition Offers
Summary UniFirst faces structural disadvantages in the uniform rental market, dominated by Cintas, limiting its growth and margin potential. UNF's dual-class share structure concentrates control with the founding family; a recent vote on new directors who supported strategic alternatives was supported by only 2% of B shares. Recent $275/share buyout offers from Cintas, including a new $350M break fee, are expected to again be rejected due to entrenched family interests, in my opinion. Market pricing implies a 40% chance of sale, but family voting history suggests the true probability is closer to 10%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Dec 19
UNF: Future Outlook Will Reflect Stable Payouts Amid Proxy Battle Tensions
Analysts have modestly reiterated their stance on UniFirst, keeping the price target effectively unchanged at approximately $165.50. Incremental tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions suggest a largely steady long term outlook for the company.Narrative Update • Dec 05
UNF: Future Performance Will Reflect Stable Payouts Amid Activist Board Pressure
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on UniFirst to $165.50 from $165.50. This reflects largely unchanged views on the company’s fair value, as incremental tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P E assumptions leave the overall outlook intact.Analysis Article • Nov 25
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.365
The board of UniFirst Corporation ( NYSE:UNF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 4.3% on the 2nd...Narrative Update • Nov 21
UNF: Future Performance Will Reflect Dividend Growth and Consistent Outlook
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for UniFirst at $165.50, citing consistent revenue growth and stable profit margins as key factors for maintaining their outlook. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock.Narrative Update • Nov 07
UNF: Future Performance Will Reflect Dividend Increase and Stable Outlook
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.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lower UniFirst Price Target as Margin Outlook Dims Despite Revenue Growth and Buyback
Analysts have revised their price target for UniFirst downward from $178.25 to $165.50. They cited updated projections for slower profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate, despite improved revenue growth expectations.Analysis Article • Sep 12
Should You Investigate UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) At US$176?
UniFirst Corporation ( NYSE:UNF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Returns On Capital At UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Have Hit The Brakes
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Jul 03
UniFirst Corporation's (NYSE:UNF) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.9x UniFirst Corporation ( NYSE:UNF ) may be sending bearish signals at...Seeking Alpha • Mar 25
UniFirst's Plunge After Cintas Fallout Makes For A Great Buying Opportunity
Summary UniFirst Corporation shares fell 14% after Cintas Corporation terminated acquisition plans, presenting a buying opportunity for value-focused long-term investors. Despite the failed acquisition, UniFirst's strong financials, no debt, and cash reserves justify a "buy" rating. UniFirst's Core Laundry Operations and other segments show consistent revenue growth, with positive projections for fiscal 2025. CTAS stock remains overvalued; UNF stock is attractively priced, offering significant upside potential despite not matching Cintas' growth and margins. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 07
Cintas' Aggressive Approach With UniFirst Creates A Favorable Opportunity
Summary Shares of UniFirst Corporation surged 20% after Cintas Corporation publicly confirmed its interest in acquiring UniFirst for $5.3 billion, offering a 46% premium. Despite UniFirst's repeated rejections, Cintas aims to capture $375 million in annual synergies, significantly boosting UniFirst's profitability. Market skepticism persists due to the large valuation gap and UniFirst's firm stance against the current offer, suggesting a low probability of a deal. Given the potential upside and limited downside, I recommend a soft “buy” for UniFirst, especially for investors willing to speculate. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Oct 27
First Aid And Safety Growth And New Leadership To Boost Margins And Retention
Strategic initiatives in technology, pricing, and procurement are expected to enhance efficiency, support margins, and boost profitability.Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
UniFirst: Still Bullish On The Business Ability To Expand Margins
Summary I retain my buy rating for UNF stock, as I expect margin to continue expanding as the business scales and controls costs. UNF reported 4.1% organic revenue growth, with strong margin expansion and positive Core Laundry segment performance. Revised growth expectations downward due to mixed topline outlook, but increased margin expectations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| UNF | US Commercial Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | 40.5% | -14.8% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: UNF exceeded the US Commercial Services industry which returned -14.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: UNF exceeded the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| UNF volatility | |
|---|---|
| UNF Average Weekly Movement | 5.0% |
| Commercial Services Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: UNF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: UNF's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 16,000 | Steve Sintros | www.unifirst.com |
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions; First Aid & Safety Solutions; and Other. The company offers uniforms, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; specialized protective wear comprising flame resistant and high visibility garments; and first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies, as well as safety training services.
UniFirst Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| UNF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.80b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$135.55m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.47b |
35.4x
P/E Ratio1.9x
P/S RatioIs UNF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| UNF income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$2.47b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.56b |
| Gross Profit | US$905.13m |
| Other Expenses | US$769.58m |
| Earnings | US$135.55m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 7.50 |
| Gross Margin | 36.66% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.49% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did UNF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.5%
Current Dividend Yield19%
Payout RatioDoes UNF pay a reliable dividends?
See UNF dividend history and benchmarks| UniFirst dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 05 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 26 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 9 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 30 days |
Does UNF pay a reliable dividends?
See UNF dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 18:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
UniFirst Corporation is covered by 9 analysts. 4 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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| Andrew Wittmann | Baird |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |