UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

In the past six months, UniFirst's stock has been impacted by its financial reporting and future guidance. On October 22, 2025, UniFirst reported its fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2025 results, surpassing Q4 revenue and EPS expectations. However, the stock experienced a significant drop due to disappointing financial guidance for fiscal year 2026. A tranche update on UniFirst Corporation's equity buyback plan was announced on April 8, 2025. The stock price as of September 26, 2025, represented a decline of 12.28% from September 27, 2024.

UniFirst Corporation's business model suggests a relatively stable demand rather than strong seasonality. The company's revenue streams are tied to long-term customer relationships across a diverse range of industries. The company's focus on customer acquisition and retention rates, route density, and operational efficiency are key economic drivers, indicating a more consistent demand pattern influenced by general economic activity rather than specific seasonal fluctuations.

UniFirst Corporation is a North American provider of workplace uniforms, protective workwear, and facility service products, operating within the Industrials sector. Its core business revolves around a contractual rental model, offering uniforms and facility service items for a recurring fee that includes cleaning, maintenance, and replacement. The company offers uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, specialized garment programs, and first aid and safety services. UniFirst also designs and manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities.

UniFirst Corporation is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and has a significant geographic presence across North America and Europe. The company operates over 270 service locations and serves more than 300,000 customer locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Its manufacturing plants are located in the U.S., North and South America, including Mexico and Nicaragua.

UniFirst has maintained a positive brand reputation in the past year, particularly in its sales and customer engagement. For the 22nd consecutive year, UniFirst Corporation was included on Selling Power's list of the "60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2025." The company serves over two million uniform wearers across North America, including more than half of Fortune 500 companies.

UniFirst Corporation has a substantial institutional ownership, with 625 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 19,302,249 shares. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and London Co Of Virginia. As of October 24, 2025, insider sentiment for UniFirst Corporation is negative, primarily driven by significant open-market selling from key executives.