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NYSE:UNF

UniFirst (UNF) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$164.94
-1.59 (-0.95%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$164.94
$167.56
50-Day Range
$153.00
$179.49
52-Week Range
$150.50
$205.59
Volume
37,348 shs
Average Volume
66,543 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.08 billion
P/E Ratio
30.32
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Price Target
$179.33

UniFirst MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
8.7% Upside
$179.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.11% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.43mentions of UniFirst in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.58%
From $6.92 to $7.86 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.95 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

125th out of 177 stocks

Personal Services Industry

8th out of 13 stocks


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About UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Stock

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 Price History

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UNF Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/29 Dividend
6/07/2023
Last Earnings
6/28/2023
Dividend Payable
6/29/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/28 Dividend
9/06/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Dividend Payable
9/28/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Personal services
Sub-Industry
Diversified Support Services
CUSIP
90470810
Employees
14,000
Year Founded
1936

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$179.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$203.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$150.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+8.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$103.40 million
Pretax Margin
6.23%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.00 billion
Cash Flow
$12.71 per share
Book Value
$102.35 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
18,470,000
Market Cap
$3.08 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.83

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Steven S. SintrosMr. Steven S. Sintros (Age 49)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.46M
  • Mr. Shane F. O'Connor (Age 49)
    CFO & Exec. VP
    Comp: $543.66k
  • Mr. David M. Katz (Age 59)
    Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing
    Comp: $601.75k
  • Ms. Cynthia  CroattiMs. Cynthia Croatti (Age 68)
    Director, Special Consultant & Advisor
    Comp: $277.4k
  • Mr. David A. DiFillippo (Age 66)
    Exec. VP of Operations
    Comp: $558.18k
  • Mr. Michael A. CroattiMr. Michael A. Croatti (Age 54)
    Exec. VP of Operations
    Comp: $510.39k
  • Mr. William M. Ross (Age 62)
    Exec. VP of Operations
    Comp: $513.34k
  • Mr. Adam Soreff
    Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Scott C. Chase
    Sec.













UNF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell UniFirst stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for UniFirst in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UNF shares.
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What is UniFirst's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for UniFirst's shares. Their UNF share price forecasts range from $150.00 to $203.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $179.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have UNF shares performed in 2023?

UniFirst's stock was trading at $192.99 at the start of the year. Since then, UNF stock has decreased by 14.5% and is now trading at $164.94.
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Are investors shorting UniFirst?

UniFirst saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 165,300 shares, an increase of 18.8% from the August 15th total of 139,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 79,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is UniFirst's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 18th 2023.
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How were UniFirst's earnings last quarter?

UniFirst Co. (NYSE:UNF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 28th. The textile maker reported $1.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.79 by $0.50. The textile maker had revenue of $576.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $564.19 million. UniFirst had a net margin of 4.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.03%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.77 earnings per share.

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

UniFirst declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 7th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share on Thursday, September 28th. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 6th.
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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).

Is UniFirst a good dividend stock?

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 22.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UNF will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.78% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has UniFirst issued on next quarter's earnings?

UniFirst issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, June, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.02-$5.37 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $7.13. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.22 billion-$2.23 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.22 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).

What is UniFirst's stock symbol?

UniFirst trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UNF."

Who are UniFirst's major shareholders?

UniFirst's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.49%), London Co. of Virginia (5.08%), River Road Asset Management LLC (4.74%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (3.85%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.36%) and State Street Corp (2.97%). Insiders that own company stock include Cynthia Croatti, David Martin Katz, Kathleen M Camilli, Kathleen M Camilli, Matthew Croatti, Michael A Croatti, Michael Iandoli, Shane O'connor, Steven S Sintros and William Masters Ross.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is UniFirst's stock price today?

One share of UNF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $164.94.

How much money does UniFirst make?

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) has a market capitalization of $3.08 billion and generates $2.00 billion in revenue each year. The textile maker earns $103.40 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.44 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does UniFirst have?

The company employs 14,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact UniFirst?

UniFirst's mailing address is 68 JONSPIN RD, WILMINGTON MA, 01887. The official website for the company is www.unifirst.com. The textile maker can be reached via phone at (978) 658-8888, via email at ssintros@unifirst.com, or via fax at 978-988-0659.

This page (NYSE:UNF) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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