UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

UniFirst Corp. (UNF) stock has experienced an increase of 43.88% between April 2, 2025, and April 1, 2026, and a 56.55% increase over the last 12 months, with a year-to-date return of 33.03%. However, in the past month (as of April 6, 2026), the stock decreased by 1.68%. In Q1 Fiscal 2026, consolidated revenues increased by 2.7%, but operating margin, net income, and diluted earnings per share decreased due to planned investments and increased costs. In Q2 Fiscal 2026, consolidated revenues rose by 3.4%, but net income declined due to strategic investments and merger-related costs. The pending acquisition of UniFirst by Cintas Corporation, announced in March, is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026. Insider selling has been observed in the past three months.

UniFirst Corporation's business is subject to seasonal and quarterly fluctuations. Operating results are typically lower during the second and fourth fiscal quarters compared to other quarters of the fiscal year.

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is an American company in the Industrials sector, specializing in the rental, lease, and sale of work clothing, uniforms, protective apparel, and careerwear. The company operates on a B2B rental and service model, managing the lifecycle of workplace items for over 300,000 customer locations. Its services include uniform and facility service solutions, specialty garments, first aid and safety solutions, and protective apparel. UniFirst manufactures its own branded products at its facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and Nicaragua.

UniFirst Corporation operates over 260 facilities and serves more than 300,000 customer locations across North America and Europe. In North America, the company services 98 of the top 100 metropolitan markets in the U.S. and the majority of Canada. Its European operations include specialized plants for nuclear decontamination and manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, and the U.K. The company maintains distribution centers and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., North, and South America.

UniFirst has received positive recognition for its brand and services in the past year. It has been ranked by Selling Power as one of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" and by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Customer Service" providers. There is no specific information available detailing negative events that have significantly affected UniFirst Corp.'s brand reputation in the past year.

UniFirst Corporation has a dual-class share structure that allows the Croatti family to maintain majority voting control through Class B shares, while institutional investors provide liquidity in the public market. The Croatti family holds an economic stake of approximately 15-20%. Major institutional owners hold approximately 82% of the common stock (UNF), including BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and River Road Asset Management, LLC.