Unifirst Corporation (UNF)


UniFirst Corporation is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing an industrial services company focused on workplace uniforms and protective apparel. Through its operations in the United States, Europe, and Canada, the company serves customers across three reporting segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions, and Other. Its offerings include rental and lease programs for uniforms, protective workwear such as flame-resistant and high-visibility garments, and related textile services. UniFirst also provides first aid cabinet services, safety supplies, safety training, restroom and cleaning products, and specialized decontamination and cleanroom protective wear services. In addition, the company is involved in non-garment rental and sales items, industrial wiping products, and wholesale distribution and pill packaging for non-prescription medicines. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, UniFirst serves a broad customer base that includes transportation, manufacturing, food-related, healthcare, retail, and service businesses.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-UNF
$236.88
-18.3% Downside
Overvalued
$273.33
-5.7% Downside
Fair
Good
September 4, 2026
September 25, 2026
1.46
0.5%
October 28, 2026
45.2x
2.4x
2.1x
5.251 B
5.152 B
1.6%
72.2%
8.3
21.6%
76.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$236.88

Estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$242.05

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$71.04

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$185.27

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$145.91

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$264.06

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$273.33

Analysts imply downside of 5.7%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

2.493 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.512 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

292.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

325.5 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.69

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

8.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

76.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

October 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

99

Dividend Payment Date

September 25, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

September 4, 2026

Dividend Yield

0.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.46

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

21.6%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 5
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$236.88
Estimated downside 18.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 18.3%
Analyst Target
$273.33
Implied downside 5.7%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is $236.88. This implies an estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is $273.33. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 5.7%.

The current financial health read for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is October 28, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.46, ex-dividend date is September 4, 2026, payment date is September 25, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is 45.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Unifirst Corporation is 5.251 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Unifirst Corporation is 5.152 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Unifirst Corporation is NYSE-UNF, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE-UNF) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Unifirst Corporation is 1.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Unifirst Corporation is 72.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.