UNF Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UNF - Unifirst Corp
$290.25
1.60 (0.55%)
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5d:
+1.22%
30d:
+0.18%
90d:
+9.62%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 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 5.4% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: UNF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 5.4% 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 $290.25, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $286.85 to $294.83. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 36.3) compared to its historical average (31.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.4% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $285.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $285.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: UNF scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$286.85 -
$294.83
Company Quality Score
62/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (62/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($273.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.4% growth with 3.9% revenue growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 62/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$286.85 -
$294.83
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$285.02
Resistance Level
$293.64
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
36.28
Wall Street Target
$273.33
(-5.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-48.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.4% premium
PE vs Historical
36.3 vs 31.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$305.92
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$322.44
(+11%)
3-Year Target
$339.86
(+17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 36→31)
PE COMPRESSION
$290.36
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 36.3, Growth: 7.5%)
$360.30
(+24%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 7.5%)
$199.30
(-31%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 7.5%)
$169.40
(-42%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (46x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (36x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 45.67 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.32
Bull Case
$401.89
(+39%)
Analyst growth 26.6%, PE expands to 50.2
Base Case
$365.35
(+26%)
Market implied 26.6%, PE stable at 45.7
Bear Case
$196.28
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 38.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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