Unifirst (UNF) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $263.00, -0.69% vs the prior close of $264.83.
- Volume 229.07K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
UNF dips 0.7% to $263.00. Closed at $263.00, -0.69% vs the prior close of $264.83. Day range $258.04–$266.69, opened at $265.83.
UNF daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — UNF dips 0.7% to $263.00
- Closed at $263.00, -0.69% vs the prior close of $264.83. Day range $258.04–$266.69, opened at $265.83.
- Volume was 229.07K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 286.66K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($271.42) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($257.22).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — UNF rises 2.6% to $264.83
- Closed at $264.83, +2.62% vs the prior close of $258.08. Day range $260.45–$267.51, opened at $260.45.
- Volume was 182.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 286.53K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($271.94) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($256.88).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — UNF ends flat (+0.0%) to $258.08
- Closed at $258.08, +0.00% vs the prior close of $258.08. Day range $253.65–$259.69, opened at $259.22.
- Volume was 321.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 281.71K.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($272.44) and +0.6% vs its 200-day average ($256.54).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — UNF dips 1.7% to $258.08
- Closed at $258.08, -1.67% vs the prior close of $262.46. Day range $257.50–$266.74, opened at $265.22.
- Volume was 287.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 279.26K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($273.09) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($256.24).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — UNF rises 0.6% to $262.46, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $262.46, +0.62% vs the prior close of $260.85. Day range $261.79–$266.04, opened at $261.79.
- Volume was 180.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 277.95K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($273.75) and +2.5% vs its 200-day average ($255.94).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 72% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — UNF rises 0.5% to $260.85, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $260.85, +0.48% vs the prior close of $259.60. Day range $259.25–$264.14, opened at $259.80.
- Volume was 324.40K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 274.40K.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($274.36) and +2.0% vs its 200-day average ($255.63).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — UNF rises 2.9% to $259.60
- Closed at $259.60, +2.89% vs the prior close of $252.31. Day range $249.51–$261.52, opened at $253.91.
- Volume was 254.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 272.02K.
- Price is -5.6% vs its 50-day average ($275.02) and +1.7% vs its 200-day average ($255.31).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 15.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — UNF ends flat (+0.2%) to $252.31
- Closed at $252.31, +0.23% vs the prior close of $251.72. Day range $251.04–$256.52, opened at $251.85.
- Volume was 228.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 271.11K.
- Price is -8.5% vs its 50-day average ($275.85) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($254.86).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 17.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — UNF dips 0.5% to $251.72
- Closed at $251.72, -0.46% vs the prior close of $252.89. Day range $250.40–$254.74, opened at $252.20.
- Volume was 225.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 271.20K.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($276.81) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($254.47).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 17.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — UNF rises 0.4% to $252.89
- Closed at $252.89, +0.44% vs the prior close of $251.78. Day range $251.62–$256.69, opened at $251.62.
- Volume was 245.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 269.95K.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($277.73) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($254.10).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 17.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — UNF ends flat (-0.2%) to $251.78 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $251.78, -0.21% vs the prior close of $252.32. Day range $248.52–$255.74, opened at $252.65.
- Volume was 555.40K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 262.05K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($278.56) and -0.8% vs its 200-day average ($253.70).
- 52-week range $147.66–$306.67; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 17.9% below the 52-week high.
UNF latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about UNF in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 8, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 28, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 8, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended May 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $634.40M (prior year $610.78M) (+3.9% vs May 31, 2025)
- Net income: $19.92M (prior year $39.68M) (-49.8% vs May 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.09 (prior year $2.13) (-48.8% vs May 31, 2025)
Jul 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade UNF
- Last results release: Jul 1, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 1, 2026, Jan 7, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Sep 30, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.96% (largest 2.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 300.03K shares (≈$78.91M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $263.00 vs a range of $147.66–$306.67 (73% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 4, 2026 ($0.365/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 16 sales; latest: David Martin Katz sold 1,464 shares on Feb 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 11, 2026; 8-K Aug 28, 2026; 10-Q Jul 8, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Personal Services.
UNF market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 265.83 | 266.69 | 258.04 | 263.00 | 229.07K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 260.45 | 267.51 | 260.45 | 264.83 | 182.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 259.22 | 259.69 | 253.65 | 258.08 | 321.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 265.22 | 266.74 | 257.50 | 258.08 | 287.90K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 261.79 | 266.04 | 261.79 | 262.46 | 180.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 259.80 | 264.14 | 259.25 | 260.85 | 324.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 253.91 | 261.52 | 249.51 | 259.60 | 254.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 251.85 | 256.52 | 251.04 | 252.31 | 228.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 252.20 | 254.74 | 250.40 | 251.72 | 225.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 251.62 | 256.69 | 251.62 | 252.89 | 245.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 252.65 | 255.74 | 248.52 | 251.78 | 555.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 250.91 | 256.39 | 248.93 | 252.32 | 389.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 253.93 | 256.01 | 248.54 | 250.52 | 497.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 260.50 | 260.77 | 252.81 | 254.54 | 413.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 258.45 | 267.00 | 256.98 | 259.44 | 388.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 258.64 | 261.48 | 256.41 | 259.09 | 155.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 258.58 | 262.53 | 255.94 | 257.86 | 437.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 263.90 | 266.74 | 257.09 | 257.62 | 195.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 265.86 | 268.96 | 263.93 | 265.02 | 204.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 262.04 | 266.22 | 261.60 | 264.00 | 284.70K |
About Unifirst
Unifirst (UNF) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Personal Services”. Its business address is in WILMINGTON, MA. State of incorporation: MA. Fiscal year ends August 29. SEC CIK 717954.
UNF board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Croatti | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Michael Iandoli | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Cecilia K Mckenney | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Joseph M Nowicki | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sergio A Pupkin | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Steven S Sintros | President and CEO | Dec 18, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David A Difillippo | Retired EVP of Operations | Jan 7, 2026 |
| David Martin Katz | Executive VP, Sales/Marketing | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Shane O'Connor | Executive VP and CFO | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Kelly C. Rooney | Executive VP and COO | Dec 18, 2025 |
| William Masters Ross | Executive Vice President | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Steven S Sintros | President and CEO | Dec 18, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1,464 | $237.54 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1,464 | $237.54 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1,464 | $237.54 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1,464 | $237.54 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | William Masters Ross | Sale | 1,128 | $201.38 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | William Masters Ross | Sale | 1,128 | $201.38 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | William Masters Ross | Sale | 1,128 | $201.38 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | William Masters Ross | Sale | 1,128 | $201.38 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1 | $156.50 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 8 | $155.11 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1 | $156.50 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 8 | $155.11 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1 | $156.50 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 8 | $155.11 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | David Martin Katz | Sale | 1 | $156.50 |
UNF financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | $2.43B | $148.27M | 7.98 | $296.87M |
| Aug 31, 2024 | $2.43B | $145.47M | 7.77 | $295.27M |
| Aug 26, 2023 | $2.23B | $103.67M | 5.53 | $215.76M |
| Aug 27, 2022 | $2.00B | $103.40M | 5.46 | $122.65M |
| Aug 28, 2021 | $1.83B | $151.11M | 7.94 | $212.30M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.82B, total liabilities $622.65M, cash $163.22M (as of May 30, 2026).
UNF earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $266.54 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $254.59 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $197.00 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $164.98 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $168.29 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $171.07 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $177.16 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $184.00 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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