UniFirst (UNF) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 1st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.21 per share and revenue of $614.9120 million for the quarter. UniFirst has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.580-6.980 EPS. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The textile maker reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.05 by ($0.16). The business had revenue of $621.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $615.23 million. UniFirst had a net margin of 5.70% and a return on equity of 6.68%. UniFirst’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.31 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect UniFirst to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

UniFirst Stock Up 0.4%

UniFirst stock opened at $249.62 on Tuesday. UniFirst has a twelve month low of $147.66 and a twelve month high of $283.77. The company has a market capitalization of $4.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.02 and a beta of 0.69. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $236.88 and its 200 day moving average is $196.12.

UniFirst Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a $0.365 dividend. This represents a $1.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. UniFirst’s payout ratio is 19.31%.

Insider Buying and Selling at UniFirst

In other news, VP David Martin Katz sold 1,464 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $237.54, for a total transaction of $347,758.56. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 6,461 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,534,745.94. This represents a 18.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.86% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On UniFirst

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of UniFirst by 378.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 153 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of UniFirst by 474.1% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 155 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in shares of UniFirst during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its holdings in shares of UniFirst by 1,244.0% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 336 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 311 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in UniFirst during the third quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.17% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on UNF. Zacks Research upgraded UniFirst from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Robert W. Baird set a $198.00 price target on shares of UniFirst in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of UniFirst from $182.00 to $206.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of UniFirst from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of UniFirst in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $214.75.

UniFirst Company Profile

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a leading provider of customized uniform rental and facility service programs in North America and Europe. The company specializes in the rental, laundering and maintenance of workwear, corporate apparel and protective garments for a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, healthcare and food processing. UniFirst also offers a suite of facility service products such as entrance mats, restroom supplies, wipers, mops and hygienic services designed to help customers maintain clean and safe environments.

In addition to its core uniform rental business, UniFirst has expanded its product portfolio to include safety and first-responder gear, flame-resistant clothing, high-visibility apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE).