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$270.36$4.9B
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UNF logoUniFirst Corporation(UNF)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

UNF•NYSE
$270.36
33.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryBusiness ServicesSub-IndustryFacilities, Uniforms and Workplace Services
AboutUniFirst 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.Show more
  • Revenue$2.43B+0.2%
  • EBITDA$327M+0.6%
  • Net Income$148M+1.9%
  • EPS (Diluted)7.98+2.7%
  • Gross Margin30.82%-11.7%
  • EBITDA Margin13.44%+0.4%
  • Operating Margin7.59%+0.3%
  • Net Margin6.1%+1.7%
  • ROE6.93%-2.0%

UNF Price & Volume

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Stagnant Revenue Growth Challenges Operational Margin Efficiency

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Operational margin compression

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • UniFirst faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by decelerating revenue growth, which fell to 3.4% in 2026Q2, and significant margin compression as operating margins dropped to 4.2% from 9.2% in 2025Q1.
  • While the company maintains a fortress-like balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, the lack of operational scaling suggests that historical capital deployment into infrastructure is failing to drive commensurate returns.
  • Investors should monitor whether the company can improve its competitive positioning against more efficient peers or if the current reliance on conservative, family-influenced strategies will continue to suppress shareholder value.

Verdict Logic

while the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 offers significant financial safety, the current 33.34 P/E ratio appears difficult to justify given the recent 13.7% decline in EPS and ongoing margin volatility.

UNF Growth Metrics

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years5.26%
5 Years6.16%
3 Years6.73%
TTM1.42%

Profit CAGR

10 Years1.78%
5 Years1.78%
3 Years12.76%
TTM-23.76%

EPS CAGR

10 Years2.64%
5 Years2.28%
3 Years13.48%
TTM-22.11%

Return on Capital

10 Years9.11%
5 Years7.4%
3 Years7.09%
Last Year7.53%

UNF Recent Earnings

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 1, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.17+12.4%
$1.93
Rev
$634M+1.1%
$628M
Q2 2026
Apr 1, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.25+5.0%
$1.19
Rev
$623M+1.2%
$615M
Q1 2026
Jan 7, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.98-3.4%
$2.05
Rev
$621M+1.0%
$615M
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.28+7.5%
$2.12
Rev
$614M+1.2%
$607M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026LatestJul 1, 2026
$2.17vs $1.93+12.4%
$634Mvs $628M+1.1%
Q2 2026Apr 1, 2026
$1.25vs $1.19+5.0%
$623Mvs $615M+1.2%
Q1 2026Jan 7, 2026
$1.98vs $2.05-3.4%
$621Mvs $615M+1.0%
Q4 2025Oct 22, 2025
$2.28vs $2.12+7.5%
$614Mvs $607M+1.2%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest UNF News

Recent stock market news and headlines for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

Zacks Investment Research·5 days ago
UniFirst (UNF) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

UniFirst (UNF) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.17 per share a year ago.

GlobeNewsWire·6 days ago
UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended May 30, 2026.

Benzinga·Jun 25, 2026
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp UniFirst Expectations Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will release earnings for its third quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 1.

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 18, 2026
UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Third Quarter Results on July 1, 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 on July 1, 2026, before the market opens.  In light of its pending transaction with Cintas Corporation, UniFirst will not conduct a quarterly conference call or provide an update to guidance.

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
$270.36$4.91B33.880.2%6.1%6.93%0.49%
CTAS logoCTASCintas Corporation
$178.24$71.32B40.517.75%17.57%41.47%—
ABM logoABMABM Industries Incorporated
$44.40$2.6B17.144.62%1.75%8.94%—
ARMK logoARMKAramark
$56.00$14.73B45.906.35%1.84%11.13%—
ACCO logoACCOACCO Brands Corporation
$4.10$378.26M9.32-8.49%4.76%11.26%—
G logoGGenpact Limited
$28.96$4.91B9.256.56%11.04%22.44%—

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

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

Apr 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 9, 2025·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 0.49%. 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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