Unifirst (UNF) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UNF - Unifirst Corp
$251.78
-0.54 (-0.21%)
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5d:
-2.82%
30d:
-8.53%
90d:
-6.87%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 28, 2026
24d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: UNF shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: UNF shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$264.39
Based on 5.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$164.17
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: UNF is currently trading at $251.78, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $257.71 to $279.29. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 31.5) is in line with its historical norms (31.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $248.52. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $248.52. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$257.71 -
$279.29
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
89.0%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (65/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($273.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.1% growth with 3.9% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 23% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$257.71 -
$279.29
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$248.52
Resistance Level
$268.96
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
31.47
Wall Street Target
$273.33
(+8.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-48.8%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.1% premium
PE vs Historical
31.5 vs 31.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$252.03
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$252.28
(+0%)
3-Year Target
$252.54
(+0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 31→31)
PE COMPRESSION
$251.94
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 31.5, Growth: 7.5%)
$312.55
(+24%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.4, Growth: 7.5%)
$202.57
(-20%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.3, Growth: 7.5%)
$172.19
(-32%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (40x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (31x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 39.55 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.38
Bull Case
$348.00
(+38%)
Analyst growth 25.4%, PE expands to 43.5
Base Case
$316.37
(+26%)
Market implied 25.4%, PE stable at 39.6
Bear Case
$171.58
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 33.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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