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UNFUniFirst Corporation
$257.62$4.7B
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UniFirst Corporation

UNF
NYSE · Business Services
$257.62
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$4.68B
P/E32.3x
52W High$306.67
Volume194.8K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Fortress Balance Sheet Masks Margin Compression Risk

UniFirst's fortress balance sheet (D/E of 0.04, $163.2M cash) provides stability, but the company faces structural margin challenges, with gross margin at 37.0% versus Cintas's 50.5% and operating margin at 3.6% versus 23.1%. Revenue growth has decelerated to ...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

UNF price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+58% Peers

P/E is 58% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 53 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 53)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 1

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
UNF+33.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
UNF+55.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
UNF+59.06%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.25%
5-Year Return
UNF+20.33%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+66.33%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
32.3x
Forward P/E
34.6x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
13.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
32.3x
28.8x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
13.9x
12.6x
80th· High
Price/FCF
33.1x
55.4x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$69.80-72.9%
Base (Fair)$139.51-46.7%
Bull$180.53-29.9%
$69.80 Bear$139.51 Base$180.53 Bull
Current Market Price: $257.62
Trades at a 84.7% premium to Base DCF ($139.51)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.43B+0.2% YoY
Net income
$148M+1.9% YoY
Free cash flow
$141M+4.8% YoY
Operating margin
7.6%+0.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)6.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)6.9%
Piotroski Score4 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 1, 2026
$2.17+13.6%
vs $1.91
$634M+1.1%
vs $628M
Q2 2026
Apr 1, 2026
$1.25+5.0%
vs $1.19
$623M+1.2%
vs $615M
Q1 2026
Jan 7, 2026
$1.89-7.8%
vs $2.05
$621M+1.0%
vs $615M
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025
$2.28+7.5%
vs $2.12
$614M+1.2%
vs $607M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) vs. Brady (NYSE:BRC) Head to Head Analysis

Brady (NYSE: BRC - Get Free Report) and UniFirst (NYSE: UNF - Get Free Report) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings. Volatility and Risk Brady has a beta of 0.61,

PRNewsWire·Sep 1, 2026
UniFirst Launches Always U™ Workwear Collection Designed for the Active Workforce

New collection combines comfort, mobility, modern design, and a women's line in a budget-friendly solution built for uniform rental programs WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, today announced the launch of Always U™, a new workwear collection designed to address a long-standing gap in the uniform market.

Defense World·Aug 25, 2026
Deutsche Bank AG Buys New Stake in UniFirst Corporation $UNF

Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 21,189 shares of the textile maker's stock, valued at approximately $5,604,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.12% of UniFirst at

Defense World·Aug 24, 2026
BlackRock Inc. Makes New $580.01 Million Investment in UniFirst Corporation $UNF

BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 2,193,180 shares of the textile maker's stock, valued at approximately $580,008,000. BlackRock Inc. owned about 12.13% of UniFirst as of its most

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04

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Benchmark UNF against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
UNF logoUNFUniFirst CorporationCurrent
$257.62$4.68B32.280.2%6.1%6.93%0.51%
CTAS logoCTASCintas Corporation
$191.97$76.82B39.108.94%17.75%41.8%—
ABM logoABMABM Industries Incorporated
$49.69$2.91B19.194.62%1.82%9.44%—
ARMK logoARMKAramark
$55.77$14.66B45.716.35%1.93%11.66%—
ACCO logoACCOACCO Brands Corporation
$4.25$392.1M9.66-8.49%3.74%8.78%—
G logoGGenpact Limited
$33.85$5.74B10.816.56%11.1%22.91%—

Compare UNF vs Peers

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CTAS

Most directly comparable listed peer for UNF.

Scale Benchmark

vs WM

Larger-name benchmark to compare UNF against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CTAS, ABM, ARMK, ACCO

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

UNF SEC Filings & Documents

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 1, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2025

Oct 29, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Nov 14, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Oct 26, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 7, 2026·SEC

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UNF Frequently Asked Questions

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is UniFirst Corporation's revenue?

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) reported $2.49B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 536% increase from $391.8M in 1996.

How fast is UniFirst Corporation growing?

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) grew revenue by 0.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is UNF profitable?

Yes, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is profitable, generating $115.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does UNF pay dividends?

Yes, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.51%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is UNF's return on equity?

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a return on equity (ROE) of 6.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is UniFirst Corporation's free cash flow?

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) generated $87.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in UNF back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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