UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Stock Price & Analysis
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) closed at USD 278.99 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.82% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 274; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 275.51–281.28 on volume of 309,606 shares. Market capitalization is $5.05B, with a 52-week range of USD 147.66–306.67 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
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Key facts (UNF)
- Last four reported quarters (through May 30, 2026): revenue $2.49B, net income $116M (4.6% margin), free cash flow $88.3M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 43.6x (avg 26.2x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold UNF (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 273.33 (range 262–280).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +80.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +39.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2027-01-06, EPS estimate USD 2.25, revenue estimate $648M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (UNF)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.83B | $2.00B | $2.23B | $2.43B | $2.43B | $2.49B |
| Gross profit | $685M | $694M | $752M | $848M | $890M | — |
| Operating income | $196M | $134M | $134M | $184M | $184M | $144M |
| Net income | $151M | $103M | $104M | $145M | $148M | $116M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.94 | $5.46 | $5.53 | $7.77 | $7.98 | — |
| Free cash flow | $78.7M | -$21.7M | $43.8M | $135M | $143M | $88.3M |
| Gross margin | 37.5% | 34.7% | 33.7% | 34.9% | 36.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Net margin | 8.3% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Revenue growth | +1.2% | +9.6% | +11.6% | +8.7% | +0.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $513M | $376M | $89.6M | $175M | $209M | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through May 30, 2026) (UNF)
P/E 43.6x · P/S 2.0x · P/FCF 57.2x · P/B 2.3x · FCF yield 1.75% · Earnings yield 2.30% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.50% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.55%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2025 22.3x, Aug 2024 24.4x, Aug 2023 31.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (UNF)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold UNF. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedy Browne | 2.03% | $26.9M | Reduced -0.1% | |
| Third Avenue Management | 0.88% | $5.5M | Reduced -26.8% |
Analysts (UNF)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 273.33 (low 262, high 280).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (UNF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +80.0% | +39.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +80.4% | +6.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.8% | 29.5% |
| Max drawdown | -16.7% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -31.6% (Jan 2025→Nov 2025) |
UNF revenue by business segment (quarter ended May 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform & Facility Service Solutions | $575.7M | 90.8% | +3.9% |
| First Aid & Safety Solutions | $30.8M | 4.9% | +3.4% |
| Other | $27.8M | 4.4% | +4.4% |
| Total revenue | $634.4M | 100% | — |
UNF revenue by region (fiscal year ended Aug 30, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.25B | 92.3% | +0.4% |
| Europe & Canada | $186.5M | 7.7% | -1.9% |
| Total revenue | $2.43B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
Companies that name UNF in their SEC reports
| Relationship to UNF | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | CINTAS CORP (CTAS) | 10-K Jul 29, 2026 | “The integration of UniFirst's business into our operations will be a complex, costly and time-consuming process and may result in significant challenges, including the diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations; difficulties in retaining key management personnel and other employee-partners; challenges in retaining customers and maintaining relationships with suppliers and other business p…” |
UNF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $2.25 | $2.21 | +2.0% | $648.0M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $1.50 | $1.50 | -0.4% | $647.0M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $8.19 | $8.00 | +2.4% | $2.62B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2028) | $9.09 | $9.23 | -1.6% | $2.71B | 3 |
UNF options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.5% (±$43.30) by Jan 15, 2027, which includes earnings on Jan 6, 2027. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±4.3% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 37.8% | ±8.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 42.4% | ±13.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 40.3% | ±15.5% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 39.9% | ±18.3% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 35.9% | ±21.6% |
30-day implied volatility 37.7% vs 22.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.11. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 278.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.82% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 274 |
| Open | USD 275.85 |
| Day Range | USD 275.51 – 281.28 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 147.66 – 306.67 |
| Volume | 309,606 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.05B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (UNF)
Nexqual's technical model rates UNF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 269.83) |
| MACD | 1.07 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (UNF)
Wall Street analysts rate UNF "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 273.33 (range USD 262–280), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 273.33 |
| High Target | USD 280 |
| Low Target | USD 262 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (UNF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2027-01-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.25 |
| Revenue Estimate | $648.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 2.61 vs est 2.04 ▲ beat |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 2.06 vs est 1.91 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 1.25 vs est 1.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.98 vs est 2.06 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (UNF)
| Total Revenue | $2.52B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.00% |
| Gross Margin | +36.58% |
| Operating Margin | +6.46% |
| Profit Margin | +4.34% |
| ROE | +4.98% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 3.14 |
| Total Cash | $192.12M |
| Total Debt | $81.14M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to May 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $88.25M (3.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (UNF)
Nexqual rates UniFirst Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 37%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $192M cash vs $81M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $88M (last 4 quarters to May 2026, SEC), slim 3.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 5%, ROA 3.0% |
Ownership (UNF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.76% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +102.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 14.53M |
| Float | 13.05M |
| Short % of Float | +10.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Leadership (UNF)
UniFirst Corporation is led by Steven S. Sintros, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Steven S. Sintros |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive VP | Shane F. O'Connor |
| Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing | David M. Katz |
| Special Consultant and Advisor to the CEO & Senior Leadership Team and Director | Cynthia Croatti |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Brian Vollant |
Major Backers & Investors (UNF)
Notable institutional backers of UniFirst Corporation include LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA, Millennium Management, Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | 5.09% |
| Millennium Management | 3.51% |
| Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap | 3.38% |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 2.38% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.09% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.09% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.23% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.02% |
| State Street | 4.02% |
| Geode Capital | 2.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
From UniFirst Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-10-29)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have built and maintain an extensive, proprietary database of prescreened and qualified business prospects that have been sourced from our various promotional initiatives, including mailers, website contacts, advertising responses, sales calls and lists purchased from third-party providers.
- Our centralized services, specialized equipment and economies of scale generally allow us to be more cost effective in providing garment solutions and services than customers could be themselves, particularly those customers with high employee turnover rates.
- We believe our centralized services, specialized equipment and economies of scale generally allow us to be more cost effective in providing garment and related services than customers could be themselves, particularly those customers with high employee turnover rates.
- Our information systems and our support service center enable us to respond to customer inquiries or issues within 24 hours, and our service personnel are specially trained to handle the daily contact work necessary to effectively manage customer relations.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The expenses we may incur to comply with environmental regulations, including costs associated with potential environmental remediation, may prove to be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
- Failure to comply with state, federal, international and other laws, rules and regulations to which we are subject may result in penalties or costs that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
- Changes in or new interpretations of the governmental regulatory framework may affect our contract terms and may reduce our sales or profits.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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