UNF
UNIFIRST CORP
$272.60
+0.78%
$4.9B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$4.9B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (0%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$455.8M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 1S
Insider Net $-$227.2K
SEC Reports3
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 11, 2026
SEC
UniFirst (UNF) shareholders are being asked to vote on a definitive merger agreement with Cintas (CTAS) on June 11, 2026
DEFM14A — Impact 5/10
Apr 21, 2026
SEC
UniFirst reported a significant earnings miss in Q2 2026 with EPS of $1.25 versus consensus of $1.91, driven by margin p
8-K — Impact 8/10
Apr 14, 2026
dividend
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
<p>WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corpor
Apr 7, 2026
SEC
UniFirst Corporation filed this amended 10-Q solely to update the signature dates of the original filing and its certifi
10-Q/A — Impact 5/10
Mar 17, 2026
Insider
Levenstein Cecelia gifted 250 shares
10%+ Owner
Mar 16, 2026
Insider
Levenstein Cecelia gifted 250 shares
10%+ Owner
Mar 13, 2026
Insider
Levenstein Cecelia gifted 250 shares
10%+ Owner
Inst.
Tweedy, Browne Co LLC — NEW
102,059 shares ($19.7M)
Price Targets
$279.00
+2.3% upside
Hold
Current $272.60
Low $260.00
Median $280.00
High $297.00
3 analysts
$260.00
$297.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
0Buy
7Hold
4Sell
1Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Underweight → Equal-Weight |
| Jan 8, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.91 | $1.89 — $1.93 | -12% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $1.95 | $1.78 — $2.04 | -15% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $7.09 | $6.91 — $7.21 | -14% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $7.89 | $7.12 — $8.39 | 11% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
DEFM14A
5/10
UniFirst (UNF) shareholders are being asked to vote on a definitive merger agreement with Cintas (CTAS) on June 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
8/10
UniFirst reported a significant earnings miss in Q2 2026 with EPS of $1.25 versus consensus of $1.91, driven by margin p
Apr 21, 2026
MIXED
Press
6/10
UniFirst reported Q2 FY2026 revenue growth of 3.4% to $622.5 million, but earnings declined with diluted EPS falling 13.
Apr 1, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $307.8M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $42.3M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $25.3M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $21.1M | TRIM |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $20.0M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | G | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | G | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | G | $0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Ross William | SELL | $227.2K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | G | $0.00 |
9 institutional holders with $455.8M total value (2,362,962 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, BANK. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 1,595,587 | $307.8M | 67.5% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 219,484 | $42.3M | 9.3% | NEW |
| 3 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 130,969 | $25.3M | 5.5% | — |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 109,236 | $21.1M | 4.6% | TRIM -50.7% |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 103,694 | $20.0M | 4.4% | — |
| 6 | Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | 102,059 | $19.7M | 4.3% | NEW |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 52,672 | $10.2M | 2.2% | DOUBLED +227.3% |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 41,500 | $8.0M | 1.8% | ADD +35.5% |
| 9 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 7,761 | $1.5M | 0.3% | TRIM -40.8% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | NEW | — | 102,059 | — | $19.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 16,095 | 52,672 | +227.3% | $10.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 13,100 | 7,761 | -40.8% | $1.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 230,030 | 113,450 | -50.7% | $19.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 32,100 | 43,500 | +35.5% | $7.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 28,123 | 36,316 | +29.1% | $6.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 23,966 | 16,095 | -32.8% | $2.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 1,681 | 13,100 | +679.3% | $2.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 189,588 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 189,588 | — | $35.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 21,473 | 28,123 | +31.0% | $5.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 4,733 | 23,966 | +406.4% | $4.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 5,488 | 1,681 | -69.4% | $316.4K | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 6,622 | 41,247 | +522.9% | $7.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 25,600 | 35,200 | +37.5% | $6.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 15,530 | 21,473 | +38.3% | $3.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 8,509 | 5,488 | -35.5% | $954.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 1,921 | 4,733 | +146.4% | $823.7K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 181,968 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 349,310 | 252,257 | -27.8% | $43.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 18,700 | 25,600 | +36.9% | $4.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 24,092 | 6,622 | -72.5% | $1.1M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 229,749 | — | $45.6M | 2024-Q3 |
2 unique insiders with 6 transactions. Net insider value: -$227.2K ($0.00 bought, $227.2K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 250 | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 250 | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 250 | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Ross William Masters | Executive Vice President | SELL | 1,128 | $201.38 | $227.2K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 250 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Levenstein Cecelia | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 250 | — | — |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 2 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 6.0/10.
NEUTRAL
DEFM14A
5/10
UniFirst (UNF) shareholders are being asked to vote on a definitive merger agreement with Cintas (CT
May 11, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
8/10
UniFirst reported a significant earnings miss in Q2 2026 with EPS of $1.25 versus consensus of $1.91
Apr 21, 2026
BEARISH
10-Q/A
5/10
UniFirst Corporation filed this amended 10-Q solely to update the signature dates of the original fi
Apr 7, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (0% buy). Based on 12 analysts: 0 strong buy, 0 buy, 7 hold, 4 sell, 1 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$279.00 mean target
+2.3% upside
Hold (3.00)
$260.00 Low
$297.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $272.60 |
| Target Low | $260.00 |
| Target Mean | $279.00 |
| Target Median | $280.00 |
| Target High | $297.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Hold (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-05-31 |
$1.91 | $1.89 | $1.93 | -12.1% | +0.5% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 2.8% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-08-31 |
$1.95 | $1.78 | $2.04 | -14.6% | +0.1% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 2.5% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-08-31 |
$7.09 | $6.91 | $7.21 | -14.2% | +0.0% | 2↑ 1↓ | $2.5B | 2.8% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-08-31 |
$7.89 | $7.12 | $8.39 | 11.3% | +0.0% | 1↑ 1↓ | $2.6B | 3.6% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.909 | |
| 7d ago | $1.900 | +0.009 |
| 30d ago | $1.900 | +0.009 |
| 60d ago | $1.900 | +0.009 |
| 90d ago | $1.888 | +0.021 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Underweight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 8, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Apr 14, 2026
dividend
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
<p>WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly
Apr 1, 2026
earnings
UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026
<p align="justify">WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company”) today report
Apr 1, 2026
earnings_calendar
UNF Q2 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-04-01