UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

NYSE: UNF · Real-Time Price · USD
209.80
-2.61 (-1.23%)
Jan 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-1.23%
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue (ttm)2.45B
Net Income (ttm)139.53M
Shares Out 18.07M
EPS (ttm)7.56
PE Ratio27.76
Forward PE28.84
Dividend$1.46 (0.70%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 6, 2026
Volume161,461
Open212.58
Previous Close212.41
Day's Range208.00 - 215.00
52-Week Range147.66 - 232.14
Beta0.72
AnalystsSell
Price Target180.75 (-13.85%)
Earnings DateJan 7, 2026

About UNF

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. It also engages in the rent an... [Read more]

Founded 1936
Employees 16,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol UNF
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, UniFirst's revenue was $2.43 billion, an increase of 0.20% compared to the previous year's $2.43 billion. Earnings were $148.27 million, an increase of 1.92%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for UNF stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is $180.75, which is a decrease of -13.85% from the latest price.

Price Target
$180.75
(-13.85% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Redaptive Partners With UniFirst to Modernize Energy Infrastructure Across Facilities

Multi-phase program projected to eliminate over 21,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions DENVER, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Redaptive, the pioneer of infrastructure monetization, today announced the suc...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the C...

4 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

US Stocks Edge Higher; UniFirst Shares Fall After Q1 Results

Shares of UniFirst Corp (NYSE:UNF) fell around 4% on Wednesday after the company posted mixed results for the first quarter.

10 days ago - Benzinga

UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended November 29, 2025.

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

UniFirst Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will release earnings results for the first quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

15 days ago - Benzinga

How To Earn $500 A Month From UniFirst Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will release earnings results for the first quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

17 days ago - Benzinga

Why a Uniform Maker's Stock Soared 16% Monday

UniFirst (UNF) shares took off Monday after rival Cintas (CTAS) made another bid for the business uniforms and supplies provider.

26 days ago - Investopedia

Boyar Value Group Urges UniFirst Board to Immediately Initiate Strategic Review Following 60%+ Premium Offer

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #activistinvestor--The following is a letter from the Boyar Value Group to the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation: The Board of Directors UniFirst Corporat...

26 days ago - Business Wire

UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce First Quarter Results on January 7, 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2026 first quarter results on January 7, 2026 before the market opens. The Company will als...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

UniFirst Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Cintas Corporation

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (the “Company” or “UniFirst”) (NYSE: UNF) today confirmed it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Cintas Corpora...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Cintas Proposes to Acquire UniFirst for $275.00 Per Share in Cash

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) to acquire all outstanding com...

Other symbols: CTAS
26 days ago - Business Wire

Cintas Isn't Taking Years of No for an Answer, Makes a Fresh Bid for UniFirst

After multiple rejections over the years, Cintas is offering a $350 million payment if the deal is rejected to sweeten the pot.

Other symbols: CTAS
26 days ago - WSJ

Engine Capital Comments on UniFirst Common Shareholders' Decisive Mandate for Change at 2026 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 3.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UN...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

UniFirst Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders Voting Results for Election of Directors

Steven Sintros and Joseph Nowicki Re-Elected to Company's Board of Directors Steven Sintros and Joseph Nowicki Re-Elected to Company's Board of Directors

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Third Avenue Announces Support for Engine Capital Director Nominees to Strengthen the UniFirst Board and Unlock Shareholder Value

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third Avenue Management LLC (“Third Avenue”), on behalf of its clients, is a long term owner of Class A common shares of UniFirst Corp (“UniFirst”). Funds and accounts manag...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

All Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisors Recommend UniFirst Shareholders Vote “FOR” Engine Capital's New Director Candidates at 2026 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 3.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UN...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

ISS Recommends UniFirst Shareholders Vote “FOR” Engine Capital's New Director Candidates at 2026 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 3.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UN...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

River Road Asset Management Addresses UniFirst Board Regarding Shareholder Concerns

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Road Asset Management LLC (“River Road”), on behalf of its clients, owns approximately 881,000 Class A common shares of UniFirst (UNF), which r...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Boyar Value Group Urges UniFirst Board to Initiate a Strategic Review Following Rejection of Multiple Credible Acquisition Offers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #activistinvestor--Boyar Value Group calls on UniFirst to run a strategic review after the Board declined multiple acquisition offers, raising fiduciary concerns.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Engine Capital Issues Open Letter to the Independent Directors of UniFirst Corporation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), a top five independent common stock shareholder of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “C...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Engine Capital Issues Open Letter to the Trustees Controlling UniFirst Corporation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), a top five independent common shareholder of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

UniFirst Remains Compelling In Light Of The Nature Of Its Short-Term Issues

UniFirst remains a 'buy' despite recent share price decline and near-term profitability weakness, trading at a discount to larger peers. UNF's revenue softness is mostly due to one-time factors, while...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

UniFirst Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR UniFirst's Director Nominees Reiterates Confidence in Strategy and Ability to Deliver Long-Term Growth and Value Creation WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSW...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

UniFirst Declares Increased Cash Dividends

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire