Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.33
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
16.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
UNF Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is rising.
UNF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR5.4%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return40.9%
5Y Total Return16.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,64410Y ago$23,98020Y ago$85,223
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UNF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
UNF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
UniFirst Corporation distributes 16.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UNF has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UNF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 16.4%, with dividends contributing 2.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,980 today.
UNF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.51
Avg/Payment$0.3255
Latest Change+1.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | ↑ +1.4% | 57.52% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3650 | — | 55.18% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3650 | ↑ +4.3% | 78.08% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 78.75% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 73.37% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 64.91% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3500 | ↑ +6.1% | 68.20% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 72.46% | Sep 27, 2024 |
UNF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
16.6% payout
Streak
9Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNFUniFirst Corporation | $4.7B | 0.5% | 16.6% | 9 | Sustainable |
 CTASCintas Corporation | $68.2B | 0.9% | 33.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  ABMABM Industries Incor… | $2.4B | 2.6% | 40.4% | 36 | Sustainable |
 ARMKAramark | $12.0B | 0.9% | 34.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $372M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 GGenpact Limited | $5.7B | 2.0% | 21.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
2nd  KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | $345M | 3.2% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 ALSNAllison Transmission… | $10.6B | 0.8% | 14.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
 SCIService Corporation … | $10.9B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
UNF Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.73 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.41 | 5.6% | 4 | $7.98 | 17.7% | 5.64x | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $1.34 | 6.3% | 4 | $7.77 | 17.2% | 5.80x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $1.26 | 4.1% | 4 | $5.53 | 22.8% | 4.39x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $1.21 | 15.2% | 4 | $5.46 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $1.05 | 5.0% | 4 | $7.94 | 13.2% | 7.56x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 70.2% | 4 | $7.13 | 14.0% | 7.13x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.59 | 56.7% | 4 | $9.33 | 6.3% | 15.88x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.38 | 150.0% | 4 | $8.21 | 4.6% | 21.89x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.15 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.44 | 4.4% | 22.93x | 0.1% |
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Start ComparisonUNF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNF stock.
How much dividend does UNF pay per share?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UNF's next ex-dividend date?
UNF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UNF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UNF's dividend safe?
UNF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.6% and FCF payout ratio of +26.5%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UNF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, UniFirst Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does UNF pay dividends?
UniFirst Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UNF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UNF five years ago would be worth approximately $11,644 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UNF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UNF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.