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UniFirst

$261.88
2.07+0.80%
At Close 4:00 PM
81.03
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Stock Price Today

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) stock declined over -0.63%, trading at $260.23 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $261.88. The stock opened at $261.29, fluctuating between $259.17 and $262.36 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

261.88
Prev. Close
4.76B
Market Cap
259.165
Day Low
35.26
P/E Ratio
7.38
EPS (TTM)
4.91
Cash Flow per Share
261.29
Open
18.29M
Number of Shares
262.355
Day High
98.56%
Free Float in %
114.01
Book Value
136.35K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Apr 23, 2026259.47262.59259.47261.88287.12K
Apr 22, 2026261.96261.96258.09259.81120.78K
Apr 21, 2026262.22262.77260.25261.21135.72K
Apr 20, 2026262.98264.18261.37261.48272.02K
Apr 17, 2026264.15264.88262.64263.13228.59K
Apr 16, 2026258.80262.65258.80262.14168.43K
Apr 14, 2026258.94261.02258.94260.84181.78K
Apr 13, 2026255.19259.73255.19259.73174.34K
Apr 10, 2026258.26259.86255.90256.22345.66K
Apr 09, 2026257.94259.13255.00257.26270.57K
Apr 08, 2026259.25260.92256.57258.33336.4K
Apr 07, 2026259.98259.98253.94254.73132.02K
Apr 06, 2026254.07257.73254.07256.00178.7K
Apr 02, 2026253.23257.48252.49256.19196.16K
Apr 01, 2026256.75256.75251.25254.59331.61K
Mar 31, 2026250.44251.71247.50251.59267.31K
Mar 30, 2026249.90254.01248.83249.33284.65K
Mar 27, 2026252.50254.00248.47248.62387.27K
Mar 25, 2026266.00266.81260.19262.21410.21K
Mar 24, 2026266.98266.98262.05263.54281K

Contact Details

Wilmington, MA 01887

United States

https://www.unifirst.com978 658 8888

About Company

UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a range of garment service options, including full-service rental programs in which garments are cleaned and serviced; lease programs in which garments are cleaned and maintained by individual employees; and purchase programs to buy garments and related items directly. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as others who require employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Company Information

Employees16000
Beta0.66
Sales or Revenue$2.43B
5Y Sales Change%0.377%
Fiscal Year EndsAugust
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySpecialty Business Services

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 4.13%, SMA50 11.89%, SMA200 27.8%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 62.87 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 6.78 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -4.46% below its high and over 57.52% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 202.11 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 302.23 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Dividend & Fair Value

UniFirst Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.43 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.7%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $207.28. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

UniFirst Corporation generated EPS of $7.56 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 2.28%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 1.77% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.28. The next quarter is forecast at $1.21. Next year's EPS is expected at $9.35. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 7 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 2 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $280.00 to $145.00. The high target offers 6.92% upside. The low target suggests -44.63% downside. The mean target is $209.11. This offers -20.15% upside. UniFirst Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended October 22, 2025, missed forecasts by 6.05%. The prior quarter beat by 2.36%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 7.98% in June 26, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

UniFirst Corporation has 14.99 million shares outstanding. The public float is 14.82 million shares, elevated short interest at 1.33% of float. This equals 166.87 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.87 days. Institutional investors hold 100.6% of the float. Insiders own 0.81%. Croatti Carol holds 1.11 million shares, Levenstein Cecelia has 48.56 thousand shares and Sintros Steven S has 22.57 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 2.59 thousand shares across 3 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, UniFirst generated $2.43B in revenue, or $130.91 per share. Gross margin was 30.82%, operating margin 7.59%, and net profit margin 6.10%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 5.34% and ROE at 6.84%.
On valuation metrics, UniFirst trades at a P/E of 33.73, P/S of 1.94 and P/B of 2.09. The current ratio is 3.11 and quick ratio is 2.60. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 10.60 and cash conversion cycle is 56.03 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.04, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 3.20.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Aug 30, 2025, UniFirst posted revenue of $2.43B, down slightly from $2.43B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $749.60M (margin 30.82%). Operating income was $184.50M (margin 7.6%). Net income was$148.27M (EPS $8.33).
The company ended the quarter with $209.17M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $72.44M, and net debt of - $131.06M. Total assets were $2.78B, with equity of $2.17B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $295.71M, free cash flow of $141.36M, and capital expenditures of - $154.35M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current UniFirst Corporation (UNF) stock price?
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) stock price is $260.23 in the last trading session. During the trading session, UNF stock reached the peak price of $262.36 while $259.17 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in UNF stock occurred in the recent session was -0.63% while the dollar amount for the price change in UNF stock was - $1.65.
UNF's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed UNF is part of Specialty Business Services industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. UniFirst Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of UNF?
Mr. Michael A. Croatti
Executive Vice President of Operations
Scott C. Chase
Sec.
Mr. David A. DiFillippo
Executive Vice President of Operations
Mr. Steven S. Sintros
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Shane F. O'Connor
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
Mr. David M. Katz
Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Ms. Cynthia Croatti
Director, Special Consultant & Advisor
Mr. Adam Soreff
Director of Marketing & Communications
Mr. William M. Ross
Executive Vice President of Operations
How UNF did perform over past 52-week?
UNF's closing price is 77.35% higher than its 52-week low of $147.66 where as its distance from 52-week high of $283.77 is -7.71%.
How many employees does UNF have?
Number of UNF employees currently stands at 16,000.
Link for UNF official website?
Official Website of UNF is: https://www.unifirst.com
How do I contact UNF?
UNF could be contacted at phone 978 658 8888 and can also be accessed through its website. UNF operates from 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA 01887, United States.
How many shares of UNF are traded daily?
UNF stock volume for the day was 136.35K shares. The average number of UNF shares traded daily for last 3 months was 311.16K.
What is the market cap of UNF currently?
The market value of UNF currently stands at $4.76B with its latest stock price at $260.23 and 18.29M of its shares outstanding.
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