UniFirst (UNF) Stock Overview
Provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
Rewards
Risk Analysis
No risks detected for UNF from our risk checks.
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UniFirst Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$256.19 |
| 52 Week High | US$283.77 |
| 52 Week Low | US$147.66 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.09% |
| 3 Month Change | 32.32% |
| 1 Year Change | 48.80% |
| 3 Year Change | 52.33% |
| 5 Year Change | 15.83% |
| Change since IPO | 5,223.43% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
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?UniFirst Sale Is Unlikely - Family Control May Continue To Block All Acquisition Offers
Dec 30UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.365
Nov 25
Should You Investigate UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) At US$176?
Sep 12Returns On Capital At UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Have Hit The Brakes
Jul 25UniFirst Corporation's (NYSE:UNF) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Jul 03Should You Think About Buying UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) Now?
May 22Calculating The Fair Value Of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF)
May 09UniFirst's (NYSE:UNF) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Apr 25UniFirst's Plunge After Cintas Fallout Makes For A Great Buying Opportunity
Mar 25Cintas' Aggressive Approach With UniFirst Creates A Favorable Opportunity
Jan 07
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.UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Sep 29Is There Now An Opportunity In UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF)?
Sep 06Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over UniFirst Corporation's (NYSE:UNF) P/E Ratio
Aug 05Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF)
Jul 19UniFirst: Still Bullish On The Business Ability To Expand Margins
Jul 02Returns On Capital At UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Paint A Concerning Picture
May 24UniFirst Corporation's (NYSE:UNF) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
May 02Shareholder Returns
| UNF | US Commercial Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 48.8% | -11.4% | 16.1% |
Return vs Industry: UNF exceeded the US Commercial Services industry which returned -11.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: UNF exceeded the US Market which returned 16.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| UNF volatility | |
|---|---|
| UNF Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Commercial Services Industry Average Movement | 6.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
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 (7%) 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 | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$4.60b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$135.55m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.47b |
Is UNF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| UNF income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| 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
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/04/02 21:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/02 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.
| 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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Industry and Sector Metrics
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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. |