UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

NYSE: UNF · Real-Time Price · USD
252.41
-4.00 (-1.56%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
252.21
-0.20 (-0.08%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Market Cap4.56B +39.3%
Revenue (ttm)2.47B +0.8%
Net Income135.55M -9.8%
EPS7.40 -8.0%
Shares Out 18.08M
PE Ratio34.13
Forward PE33.34
Dividend$1.46 (0.58%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 5, 2026
Volume271,650
Open256.59
Previous Close256.41
Day's Range252.19 - 256.61
52-Week Range147.66 - 283.77
Beta0.63
AnalystsHold
Price Target238.33 (-5.58%)
Earnings DateApr 1, 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 fiscal year 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 3 analysts, the average rating for UNF stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $238.33, which is a decrease of -5.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$238.33
(-5.58% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14, 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 ...

25 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

The No. 9 UniFirst Chevy and Chase Elliott Drive to Victory at Martinsville Speedway

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid an...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

UniFirst price target raised to $260 from $206 at UBS

UBS analyst Joshua Chan raised the firm’s price target on UniFirst (UNF) to $260 from $206 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. UniFirst posted a “solid” quarter with

5 weeks ago - TheFly

UniFirst reports Q2 EPS $1.13, consensus $1.21

Reports Q2 revenue $622.51M, consensus $614.91M. Steven Sintros, UniFirst (UNF) President and CEO, said, “We delivered solid results in the second quarter as we continued to take meaningful actions to

5 weeks ago - TheFly

UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended February 28, 2026.

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Cintas Profit Rises Ahead of UniFirst Merger

Cintas reported higher third-quarter profit and raised its fiscal-year guidance as it prepares to integrate competitor UniFirst in an acquisition it had agreed to earlier this month.

Other symbols: CTAS
6 weeks ago - WSJ

The No. 9 UniFirst Chevy Heads to Martinsville Speedway

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation   (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

UniFirst price target raised to $280 from $250 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik raised the firm’s price target on UniFirst (UNF) to $280 from $250 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares following the company’s takeout agreement.

2 months ago - TheFly

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Brodsky & Smith Announces an Investigation of UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation ...

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - Newsfile Corp

Baird upgrades Cintas on earnings growth from UniFirst deal

As previously reported, Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann upgraded Cintas (CTAS) to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of $250, up from $225. The stock in late morning trading is

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

M&A News: UniFirst Stock (UNF) Looks 9% Smarter after Cintas Buys it for $5.5B

Shares in uniform provider UniFirst ($UNF) were 9% smarter today after it was bought by peer Cintas Corporation ($CTAS) for $5.5 billion. The companies said they had entered into a

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TipRanks

Engine Capital issues statement in support of UniFirst sale to Cintas

Engine Capital, which owns approximately 3.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of UniFirst Corporation (UNF) released the following statement on behalf of managing partner Arnaud Ajdler regar...

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

Engine Capital Issues Statement Regarding Announced Sale of UniFirst to Cintas

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...

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - Business Wire

UniFirst Stock Jumps. Cintas Is Buying Its Smaller Competitor in Deal Valued at $5.5 Billion.

Cintas agrees to acquire UniFirst for $310 a share, representing an enterprise value of $5.5 billion.

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - Barrons

Cintas to Acquire UniFirst in Deal Worth $310 Per Share

Cintas agreed to acquire workwear supplier UniFirst in a deal worth $310 a share in cash and stock, with an enterprise value of $5.5 billion.

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - WSJ

UniFirst up 10% to $285.07 after Cintas buyout offer

06:54 EDT UniFirst (UNF) up 10% to $285.07 after Cintas (CTAS) buyout offer

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

Cintas to acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock

06:30 EDT Cintas (CTAS) to acquire UniFirst (UNF) for $310.00 per share in cash and stock

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

Cintas to acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, or $5.5B

Cintas (CTAS) and UniFirst (UNF) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cintas will acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, representing an

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

Cintas to Acquire UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Transaction That Expands Service Capabilities, Enhances Workday Solutions and Advances Industry Innovation

CINCINNATI & WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) (“Cintas” or the “Company”) and UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst”) today announced that they have entered ...

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - Business Wire

UniFirst takes home the gold at TRSA industry awards

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation   (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

UniFirst upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Barclays

Barclays upgraded UniFirst (UNF) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a $250 price target

2 months ago - TheFly

Cintas deal to buy UniFirst could be announced next week, Bloomberg reports

Cintas (CTAS), which resubmitted a $275 per share takeover offer in December for uniform company UniFirst (UNF), is nearing an acquisition agreement and a deal could be announced as soon

Other symbols: CTAS
2 months ago - TheFly

UniFirst trading resumes

13:11 EST UniFirst (UNF) trading resumes

2 months ago - TheFly

UniFirst trading resumes after volatility halt, shares up 16% to $269

13:12 EST UniFirst (UNF) trading resumes after volatility halt, shares up 16% to $269

2 months ago - TheFly

UniFirst trading halted, volatility trading pause

13:05 EST UniFirst (UNF) trading halted, volatility trading pause

2 months ago - TheFly