Is UniFirst Corporation a good investment?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is currently trading at 262.46 USD.
Market analysts have a consensus price target of 273.33 USD.
This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 39.87.
This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule:
UniFirst Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Oct. 28, 2026.
The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 8.00.
For income investors, UniFirst Corporation pays a dividend yield of 0.56%.
With a payout ratio of 22%, the dividend appears
sustainable.
Company Profile
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions; First Aid & Safety Solutions; and Other. The company offers uniforms, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; specialized protective wear comprising flame resistant and high visibility garments; and first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies, as well as safety training services. It also engages in the rent and sale of non-garment items and services that include industrial wiping products, floor mats, dry and wet mops, and other textile products, as well as the wholesale distribution and pill packaging operations for non-prescription medicines. In addition, the company provides garment service options, including full-service rental and lease programs. Further, it offers restroom and cleaning supplies, such as air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, hand soaps, and sanitizers. Additionally, it provides specialized services, including decontamination and cleaning of work clothes and other items that have been exposed to radioactive materials and services special cleanroom protective wear. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants and food-related businesses, business service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, energy producing operations, and healthcare providers, as well as others that require employee clothing on the job for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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