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Unifirst Corp

205.07 USD
-4.46
2.13%
At close Mar 10, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-2.13%
5 days
-3.04%
1 month
-6.79%
3 months
5.45%
6 months
12.16%
Year to date
20.40%
1 year
19.28%
5 years
17.21%
10 years
80.44%
 

About: UniFirst Corp provides workplace uniforms, protective clothing, and other workplace products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment that accounts for the majority of the company engages in sales rents and sells clothing and non-garment items, and offers a cleaning service that delivers clean uniforms when it picks up dirty or contaminated ones. Manufacturing segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items. Specialty garments rental and cleaning segment provides specialty garments, non-garments, and cleaning services for nuclear and classroom applications. The First Aid segment provides safety supplies and pill packaging. The Corporate segment consists of various associated costs.

Employees: 16,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

353% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $154K | Put options by funds: $34K

42% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 33

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 105 | Existing positions reduced: 82

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 264 [Q3] → 273 (+9) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

0.28% less ownership

Funds ownership: 97.33% [Q3] → 97.05% (-0.28%) [Q4]

14% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.91B [Q3] → $2.5B (-$416M) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$235
15%
upside
Avg. target
$235
15%
upside
High target
$235
15%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
UBS
Joshua Chan
43% 1-year accuracy
6 / 14 met price target
15%upside
$235
Neutral
Maintained
9 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 days ago
UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Second Quarter Results on April 2, 2025
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 second quarter results on April 2, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed.
UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Second Quarter Results on April 2, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should Value Investors Buy Unifirst (UNF) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy Unifirst (UNF) Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Unifirst (UNF) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Are Investors Undervaluing Unifirst (UNF) Right Now?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
UniFirst expands Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center with innovations to elevate customer service and operational excellence
WILMINGTON, Mass. , Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  UniFirst Corporation ( :UNF) , a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, has announced a $28-million expansion of its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center.
UniFirst expands Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center with innovations to elevate customer service and operational excellence
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why UniFirst (UNF) is a Great Choice
Does UniFirst (UNF) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why UniFirst (UNF) is a Great Choice
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
UniFirst Releases Its 2024 ESG Report highlighting commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices
WILMINGTON, Mass. , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, has published its FY 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
UniFirst Releases Its 2024 ESG Report highlighting commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is Unifirst (UNF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Is Unifirst (UNF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.350 per share (35.0 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.280 per share (28.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on March 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 7, 2025.
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
UniFirst Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
UNF's first-quarter fiscal 2025 results benefit from higher revenues from the Core Laundry Operations segment.
UniFirst Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
UniFirst Corporation: Poor Near-Term Fundamental Outlook, But Valuation Likely To Be Rangebound
I recommend a Hold rating for UniFirst Corporation. UNF reported 1.9% y/y revenue growth, but declining net wearer levels and a challenging pricing environment are concerns. Elevated operating expenses from technology and ERP investments may negatively impact near-term margins.
UniFirst Corporation: Poor Near-Term Fundamental Outlook, But Valuation Likely To Be Rangebound
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