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.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/6/2026 | $250.00 | Underweight → Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 7/14/2025 | $175.00 | Underweight | Analyst |
| 4/4/2025 | $152.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Barclays |
| 1/4/2024 | $185.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 10/6/2023 | $160.00 | Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 6/1/2023 | $185.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 4/1/2022 | $178.00 | Neutral → Underweight | JP Morgan |
| 1/6/2022 | $215.00 → $236.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Baird |
| 1/6/2022 | $215.00 → $236.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Robert W. Baird |
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WILMINGTON, Mass., July 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is proud to announce that it has been named to Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell For list for the 23rd consecutive year. The annual list, published by Selling Power Magazine, recognizes companies that demonstrate exceptional performance across five key areas: company overview, compensation and benefits, hiring and sales training, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and AI incorporation into sales processes and
WILMINGTON, Mass., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specializ
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. Third Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 3.9% to $634.4 million compared to $610.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $23.0 million and $82.6 million, respectively, compared to $48.2 million and $85.8 million, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.Operating margin was 3.6% compared to 7.9% in the prior yea
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. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nu
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or "the Company") today announced that at its Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") held yesterday, an overwhelming majority of UniFirst shareholders voted to approve the Company's pending acquisition by Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) ("Cintas"). Under the terms of the agreement, UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock for each UniFirst share they own. "We appreciate the strong support of our shareholders, whose approval marks an important milestone toward completing our transaction with Cintas," said Joseph M. Nowicki, Chairman
Combines modern aesthetic design with expert-managed facility servicesWILMINGTON, Mass., May 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, today announced the launch of the Essential Series.™ This fully managed restroom solution bridges the gap between modern design aesthetic and operational simplicity, helping businesses maintain clean, welcoming facilities without the traditional maintenance hassle. The Essential Series™ shifts restroom h
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garmen
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 7, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is celebrating a monumental win at Martinsville Speedway. On Sunday, March 29, Chase Elliott drove the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet to his first victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, marking a historic achievement for both the driver and the UniFirst racing program. The victory at the "Paperclip" was a masterclass in strategy and performance. Despite heavy competition
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended February 28, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 3.4% to $622.5 million compared to $602.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $26.0 million and $66.8 million, respectively, compared to $31.2 million and $68.9 million, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.Operating margin was 4.2% compared to 5.2% in the prior year period,
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is gearing up for the second race of its 2026 primary NASCAR Cup Series sponsorship schedule with Hendrick Motorsports. The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, will compete at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET, with the race being televised on FS1. The No. 9 Chevrolet will be sporting its signature bold green design, sleek racing s
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Barclays upgraded UniFirst from Underweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $250.00
Analyst resumed coverage of UniFirst with a rating of Underweight and set a new price target of $175.00
Barclays downgraded UniFirst from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $152.00
Robert W. Baird downgraded UniFirst from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $185.00
Barclays initiated coverage of UniFirst with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $160.00
UBS initiated coverage of UniFirst with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $185.00
JP Morgan downgraded UniFirst from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $178.00
Baird upgraded UniFirst from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $236.00 from $215.00 previously
Robert W. Baird upgraded UniFirst from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $236.00 from $215.00 previously
Baird downgraded UniFirst from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $248.00 from $240.00 previously
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Urges Shareholders to Replace Directors Joseph Nowicki and Steven Sintros with Engine's Nominees Highlights UniFirst's Value-Destructive Rejection of Multiple Premium Acquisition Offers from Cintas in Light of the Company's Disappointing Operating Results Engine Warns Independent Directors to Not Follow Any Plans Cynthia Croatti May Have to Seek the Elevation of COO Kelly Rooney as UniFirst's Next CEO and Urges Them to Form Special Committee Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, "Engine" or "we"), which owns approximately 3.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company"), today announced that Institutional Sharehold
WILMINGTON, Mass., July 11, 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, is proud to announce its inclusion on Selling Power's prestigious list of the "60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2025." This achievement marks an impressive 22 consecutive years of recognition for UniFirst. UniFirst continues to earn this distinction by fostering a sales culture grounded in its Founding Core Values of Customer Focus, Commitment to Quality, and Res
WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety supplies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Rooney as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 30, 2024. Rooney has extensive knowledge and experience in large-scale B2B route-based operations. Over her twenty-five plus year career, she has held operational and leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Her most recent position was as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Waste Management, a $20 billion public company. Rooney is returning to
WILMINGTON, Mass., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is proud to be recognized on Selling Power's "Best Companies to Sell For" list for the 21st consecutive year. The list features 60 companies that lead the charge in true selling power. "We're proud to be included on Selling Power's list, which further validates our world-class sales organization and people who always deliver solutions that meet the unique needs o
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.25 per share (25.0 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.20 per share (20.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on March 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 9, 2021. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, as well as the delivery of facility service programs. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid and safety products, and manages
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WILMINGTON, Mass., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specializ
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. Third Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 3.9% to $634.4 million compared to $610.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $23.0 million and $82.6 million, respectively, compared to $48.2 million and $85.8 million, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.Operating margin was 3.6% compared to 7.9% in the prior yea
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. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nu
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garmen
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended February 28, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 3.4% to $622.5 million compared to $602.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $26.0 million and $66.8 million, respectively, compared to $31.2 million and $68.9 million, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.Operating margin was 4.2% compared to 5.2% in the prior year period,
Transaction expected to deliver substantial benefits for customers, workers and employees across North America and enhance value for shareholders of both companies Estimated to generate approximately $375 million of operating cost synergies Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) ("Cintas" or the "Company") and UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cintas will acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, representing an enterprise value of approximately $5.5 billion.1 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310478114/en/ The
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garme
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended November 29, 2025. First Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 2.7% to $621.3 million compared to $604.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating margin was 7.3% compared to 9.2% in the prior year period, reflecting planned investments in growth and digital transformation initiatives.Net income was $34.4 million compared to $43.1 million in the prior year period and diluted earnings per shar
WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2026 first quarter results on January 7, 2026 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 7, 2026 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. A simultaneous live webcast of the
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share (36.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.292 per share (29.2 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized
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