Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
NYSE: UNFConsumer DiscretionaryOther Consumer ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
UNF stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.56B
- P/E (TTM)
- 39.86
- Forward P/E
- 31.54
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.33
- Dividend yield
- 0.57% ($1.45)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
- 52-week range
- 147.66 – 306.67
- Day range
- 251.04 – 256.52
- Volume / Avg
- 218.32K / 245.79K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 14.53M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
UNF stock today
Shares of Unifirst (UNF) finished higher on Oct 7 at $252.31, a gain of 0.23% or $0.59 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 17.7% below their 52-week high of $306.67, set on Jul 29, 2026 and 70.9% above the 52-week low of $147.66, in the middle of the past year's range. UNF is up 30.8% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 53.2%.
At 39.9x trailing earnings, Unifirst trades above the peer-group median of 14.1x. Its forward P/E of 31.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Aug/2026 results on Oct 28; analysts expect EPS of $2.09. Unifirst pays an annual dividend of $1.45 per share, a 0.57% yield at the current price.
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About Unifirst
Company profileUniFirst 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Other Consumer Services
- CEO
- Mr. Steven S. Sintros CPA
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, MA
- Employees
- 16,000
- Website
- unifirst.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Unifirst generated $2.43 billion in revenue, up 0.2% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $148.3 million (+1.9% year over year), for a net margin of 6.1% versus a median of 6.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 36.6% (up from 34.9%) and operating margin 7.6%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.43B | $2.43B | $2.23B | $2.00B | $1.83B |
| Growth | +0.20% | +8.70% | +11.61% | +9.56% | +1.22% |
| Net income | $148.27M | $145.47M | $103.67M | $103.40M | $151.11M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.98 | $7.77 | $5.53 | $5.46 | $7.94 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$273.33+8.33%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 0
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.09
- Last reported (Q3 2026)
- Jul 8, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.09 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.45
- Dividend yield
- 0.57%
- Last payment
- $0.365
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
UNF news
All UNF newsUnifirst peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSACovista Inc. | 127.30 | -0.06% | $4.31B | vs UNF |
| GHCGraham Holdings Company | 1,169.60 | +1.03% | $4.95B | vs UNF |
| LOPEGrand Canyon Education Inc. | 155.68 | +0.08% | $4.06B | vs UNF |
| HRBH&R Block Inc. | 43.16 | +1.24% | $5.29B | vs UNF |
| LAURLaureate Education Inc. | 38.56 | +0.81% | $5.31B | vs UNF |
| LRNStride Inc. | 79.62 | -0.16% | $3.31B | vs UNF |
| BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. | 66.84 | +0.63% | $3.25B | vs UNF |
| TALTAL Education Group ADR | 12.76 | +1.27% | $7.08B | vs UNF |
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Unifirst stock FAQ
What is Unifirst's stock price today?
UNF last traded at $252.31 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.23% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Unifirst pay a dividend?
Yes. Unifirst pays $1.45 per share annually, a 0.57% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.365 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026.
When is Unifirst's next earnings date?
Unifirst is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.09.
What is UNF's P/E ratio?
UNF trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 39.86 and a forward P/E of 31.54, compared with a median of 14.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Unifirst's CEO?
Mr. Steven S. Sintros CPA is the chief executive officer of Unifirst Corporation, which has about 16,000 employees.
Has UNF ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent UNF stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jan 20, 1994, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the UNF 52-week high?
The 52-week high for UNF is $306.67 and the 52-week low is $147.66. The stock is currently 17.7% below its high.