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NYSE:UNF

UniFirst (UNF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$173.43
+1.36 (+0.79%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$172.16
$177.12
50-Day Range
$165.94
$177.89
52-Week Range
$150.50
$187.22
Volume
151,252 shs
Average Volume
81,067 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.24 billion
P/E Ratio
28.38
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Price Target
$177.75

UniFirst MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.5% Upside
$177.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.57% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.41mentions of UniFirst in the last 14 days
Based on 23 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$399,966 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
17.77%
From $6.98 to $8.22 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.84 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

74th out of 173 stocks

Personal Services Industry

4th out of 12 stocks

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About UniFirst Stock (NYSE:UNF)

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.

UNF Stock Price History

UNF Stock News Headlines

Cintas or UniFirst: Investors Win Either Way
Resilient labor markets, foresightful management, and capital returns drive long-term gains for investors in Cintas NASDAQ: CTAS and UniFirst NYSE: UNF; the only question is which is the better buy. The answer depends on numerous factors, including risk tolerance and timeframe.
Cintas or UniFirst: Investors Win Either Way (UNF)
Cintas and UniFirst are two value-building stocks with a solid trajectory for dividend increases and capital returns; which is the right one for you?
“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons
Barron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!
4 Stocks Building Long-Term Value for Shareholders
Investing in business growth, acquisitions, improving margins, cash flow, dividends and share repurchases are among the leading drivers of shareholder value today. Oddly, too few companies rely on balanced, long-term strategies that can drive significant increases in value, choosing instead to focus only on growth.
4 Stocks Building Long-Term Value for Shareholders  (UNF)
Value-building companies like Cintas, Unifirst, Williams-Sonoma, and Casey's General Stores invest in growth, pay dividends, and repurchase shares.
Earnings Preview For UniFirst
“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons
Barron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!
Q2 2024 UniFirst Corp Earnings Call
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Rating Lowered to Hold at StockNews.com
UniFirst (UNF) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Wednesday
When Should You Buy UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF)?
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/4 Dividend
12/06/2023
Last Earnings
1/03/2024
Dividend Payable
1/04/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend
3/07/2024
Today
3/29/2024
Dividend Payable
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
6/26/2024
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Personal services
Sub-Industry
Diversified Support Services
CUSIP
90470810
Employees
16,000
Year Founded
1936

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$177.75
High Stock Price Target
$186.00
Low Stock Price Target
$160.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.5%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$103.67 million
Pretax Margin
6.55%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.23 billion
Cash Flow
$13.63 per share
Book Value
$109.60 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
18,563,000
Market Cap
$3.24 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82

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UNF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell UniFirst stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for UniFirst in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" UNF shares.
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What is UniFirst's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for UniFirst's stock. Their UNF share price targets range from $160.00 to $186.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $177.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for UNF
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How have UNF shares performed in 2024?

UniFirst's stock was trading at $182.91 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, UNF shares have decreased by 5.2% and is now trading at $173.43.
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When is UniFirst's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, June 26th 2024.
View our UNF earnings forecast
.

How were UniFirst's earnings last quarter?

UniFirst Co. (NYSE:UNF) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 3rd. The textile maker reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.18 by $0.20. The textile maker had revenue of $593.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $589.64 million. UniFirst had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.19% and a net margin of 4.92%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.21 earnings per share.

How often does UniFirst pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for UniFirst?

UniFirst declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 8th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.33 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th.
Read our dividend analysis for UNF
.

Is UniFirst a good dividend stock?

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.77%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 21.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UNF will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.06% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for UNF.

What ETFs hold UniFirst's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) stock in their portfolio include QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Next Value ETF (NVQ) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF (PSCI).SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SLY).

What guidance has UniFirst issued on next quarter's earnings?

UniFirst issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.800-7.160 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.540. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.4 billion-$2.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.4 billion.

What is Steven S. Sintros' approval rating as UniFirst's CEO?

193 employees have rated UniFirst Chief Executive Officer Steven S. Sintros on Glassdoor.com. Steven S. Sintros has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Steven S. Sintros in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of UniFirst own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other UniFirst investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Walt Disney (DIS), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Netflix (NFLX), Teladoc Health (TDOC), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Booking (BKNG).

Who are UniFirst's major shareholders?

UniFirst's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.04%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.04%), River Road Asset Management LLC (4.54%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.63%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.39%) and Copeland Capital Management LLC (1.54%). Insiders that own company stock include Cynthia Croatti, David A Difillippo, David Martin Katz, Kathleen M Camilli, Kathleen M Camilli, Matthew Croatti, Michael Iandoli, Shane O'connor, Steven S Sintros and William Masters Ross.
View institutional ownership trends
.

How do I buy shares of UniFirst?

Shares of UNF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:UNF) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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