UNF Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UNF - Unifirst Corp
$292.47
-0.51 (-0.17%)
▼
5d:
-1.68%
30d:
+6.91%
90d:
+16.01%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: UNF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 6.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: UNF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 6.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
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 $292.47, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $269.17 to $293.98. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 36.6) compared to its historical average (30.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $286.36. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $286.36. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$269.17 -
$293.98
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($273.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 6.3% growth with 3.9% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$269.17 -
$293.98
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$286.36
Resistance Level
$306.67
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
36.63
Wall Street Target
$273.33
(-6.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-48.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.3% premium
PE vs Historical
36.6 vs 30.5
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$311.44
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$331.06
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$351.91
(+20%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 37→31)
PE COMPRESSION
$293.06
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 36.6, Growth: 7.5%)
$363.69
(+24%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 7.5%)
$205.85
(-30%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 7.5%)
$174.97
(-40%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (48x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (37x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 47.59 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.17
Bull Case
$418.72
(+43%)
Analyst growth 29.6%, PE expands to 52.3
Base Case
$380.65
(+30%)
Market implied 29.6%, PE stable at 47.6
Bear Case
$199.65
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 40.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
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SELL
1464 shares
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