Nama's AI scorecard currently rates UniFirst Hold (5.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is UNF's P/E ratio?

UniFirst trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.8.

When does UNF report earnings?

UniFirst's next scheduled report is on Jan 6, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.28.

What is the UNF price target?

The median analyst price target from 3 analysts is $280.00, with a range of $265.00 – $300.00.

Is UNF Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads UniFirst as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does UNF pay a dividend?

Yes — UniFirst's dividend yield is 0.6%.

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UniFirst (UNF)

Industrials · Specialty Business Services · NYSE

UniFirst (UNF) is a Industrials company in the Specialty Business Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $4.26B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.8 and a free-cash-flow yield of 1.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 3.7% and free cash flow per share fell 49.3%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.5/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +68.2% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-23.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$4.26B
Trailing P/E	29.8
Price / book	1.9
Price / sales	1.7
FCF yield	1.6%
Dividend yield	0.6%
Gross margin	36.6%
Operating margin	5.4%
Net margin	4.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+3.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.2%
EPS growth (YoY)	-10.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-49.3%
Beta	0.6
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Specialty Business Services

UNF earnings

Next report: Jan 6, 2027 (Q1 2027, EPS estimate $2.28). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q4 2026	Oct 21, 2026	$2.61	$2.04	+27.9%	$645.00M
Q3 2026	Jul 1, 2026	$2.06	$1.91	+7.8%	$634.40M
Q2 2026	Apr 1, 2026	$1.25	$1.21	+3.3%	$622.50M
Q1 2026	Jan 7, 2026	$1.98	$2.06	-3.9%	$621.32M

UNF analyst price target

Median target $280.00 from 3 analysts, ranging $265.00 – $300.00.

Specialty Business Services peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
CTAS	Cintas	$88.29B	43.9
RELX	RELX	$69.71B	—
TRI	Thomson Reuters	$48.79B	27.3
CPRT	Copart	$29.60B	20.6
GPN	Global Payments	$25.77B	7.4
RBA	RB Global	$17.32B	22.4
ULS	UL Solutions	$15.88B	35.1
ARMK	Aramark	$13.85B	25.1

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UNF FAQ

Is UNF a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates UniFirst Hold (5.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is UNF's P/E ratio?: UniFirst trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.8.
When does UNF report earnings?: UniFirst's next scheduled report is on Jan 6, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.28.
What is the UNF price target?: The median analyst price target from 3 analysts is $280.00, with a range of $265.00 – $300.00.
Is UNF Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads UniFirst as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does UNF pay a dividend?: Yes — UniFirst's dividend yield is 0.6%.