UniFirst (UNF)
Market Price (12/25/2025): $200.33 | Market Cap: $3.7 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Diversified Support Services
UniFirst (UNF)
Market Price (12/25/2025): $200.33Market Cap: $3.7 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Diversified Support Services
Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.0% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% | Key risksUNF key risks include [1] intense industry competition that pressures pricing and profit margins, Show more. | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy. Themes include Commercial Textile Reuse & Management. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy. Themes include Commercial Textile Reuse & Management. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.0% |
| Key risksUNF key risks include [1] intense industry competition that pressures pricing and profit margins, Show more. |
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points explaining UniFirst's (UNF) stock movement from August 31, 2025, to December 25, 2025:1. UniFirst's Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Report on October 22, 2025, showed mixed results with a cautious outlook. The company reported slightly better-than-expected revenue of $614.4 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.23 (non-GAAP EPS of $2.28) for the quarter ended August 30, 2025, surpassing analyst estimates. However, the forward-looking guidance presented a complex picture that initially unsettled the market, leading to an immediate stock decline of over 11% in pre-market trading, and further drops in extended trading, with one source indicating a 4.84% decline on the day of publication.
2. Cautious Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Guidance contributed to the initial negative market reaction. UniFirst projected fiscal 2026 revenues between $2.475 billion and $2.495 billion. The midpoint of this range, $2.485 billion, fell below the current analyst consensus estimate of $2.537 billion, signaling a softer-than-anticipated revenue outlook for the coming year.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The 19.9% change in UNF stock from 9/24/2025 to 12/24/2025 was primarily driven by a 21.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 9242025 | 12242025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 166.46 | 199.57 | 19.89% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2457.77 | 2432.35 | -1.03% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 6.18% | 6.10% | -1.36% |
| P/E Multiple | 20.33 | 24.73 | 21.66% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 18.55 | 18.37 | 0.93% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 19.88% |
Market Drivers
9/24/2025 to 12/24/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| UNF | 19.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 4.4% | 17.6% |
| Sector (XLI) | 3.4% | 18.3% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 8.5% change in UNF stock from 6/25/2025 to 12/24/2025 was primarily driven by a 8.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 6252025 | 12242025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 183.87 | 199.57 | 8.54% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2450.32 | 2432.35 | -0.73% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 6.13% | 6.10% | -0.59% |
| P/E Multiple | 22.72 | 24.73 | 8.85% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 18.57 | 18.37 | 1.04% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 8.53% |
Market Drivers
6/25/2025 to 12/24/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| UNF | 8.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 14.0% | 22.2% |
| Sector (XLI) | 10.0% | 26.4% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 13.4% change in UNF stock from 12/24/2024 to 12/24/2025 was primarily driven by a 9.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 12242024 | 12242025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 175.97 | 199.57 | 13.41% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2427.43 | 2432.35 | 0.20% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 5.99% | 6.10% | 1.72% |
| P/E Multiple | 22.50 | 24.73 | 9.92% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 18.60 | 18.37 | 1.22% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 13.40% |
Market Drivers
12/24/2024 to 12/24/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| UNF | 13.4% | |
| Market (SPY) | 15.8% | 26.4% |
| Sector (XLI) | 18.6% | 31.7% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 7.3% change in UNF stock from 12/25/2022 to 12/24/2025 was primarily driven by a 21.6% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| 12252022 | 12242025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 185.97 | 199.57 | 7.31% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2000.82 | 2432.35 | 21.57% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 5.17% | 6.10% | 17.95% |
| P/E Multiple | 33.75 | 24.73 | -26.73% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 18.77 | 18.37 | 2.09% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 7.27% |
Market Drivers
12/25/2023 to 12/24/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| UNF | 11.2% | |
| Market (SPY) | 48.9% | 31.6% |
| Sector (XLI) | 42.7% | 38.9% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| UNF Return | 5% | -0% | -8% | -5% | -6% | 17% | 2% |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | 15% | -20% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 18% | 115% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| UNF Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 58% | 42% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | 65% | 63% | 40% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| UNF Max Drawdown | -37% | -9% | -26% | -21% | -17% | -12% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | -16% | -32% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CTAS, ARMK, VSTS, ABM, SGC. See UNF Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | UNF | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -41.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 70.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -40.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 69.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 294 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -30.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 43.3% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 214 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -59.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 144.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 303 days | 1,480 days |
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In The Past
UniFirst's stock fell -41.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/10/2021. A -41.2% loss requires a 70.2% gain to breakeven.
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UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a range of garment service options, including full-service rental programs in which garments are cleaned and serviced; lease programs in which garments are cleaned and maintained by individual employees; and purchase programs to buy garments and related items directly. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as others who require employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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Here are a few analogies to describe UniFirst (UNF):
- UniFirst is like the Xerox of professional uniforms and facility supplies.
- UniFirst is like the Enterprise Rent-A-Car for work uniforms.
- UniFirst offers a service akin to "Netflix for work uniforms and facility services."
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UniFirst (UNF) provides the following major services:
- Uniform and Workwear Rental & Cleaning: Provides businesses with a range of workwear, uniforms, and protective apparel through rental programs that include cleaning, maintenance, and delivery.
- Facility Service Products: Offers rental and cleaning services for floor mats, mops, and restroom products, along with direct sales of various facility maintenance items.
- First Aid & Safety Services: Manages and stocks first aid cabinets on-site for businesses and provides safety-related products.
- Cleanroom Services: Specializes in providing garments and supplies for controlled cleanroom environments, including their laundering and sterilization.
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UniFirst (symbol: UNF) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (Business-to-Business, B2B), rather than directly to individuals.
UniFirst's core business involves providing workwear and uniform rental services, direct sale of work apparel, facility services (such as floor mats, mops, and restroom products), and first aid and safety services to a wide array of businesses.
According to UniFirst's public filings, including their annual 10-K reports, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of their total revenues in recent fiscal years. This indicates a highly diversified customer base across numerous industries, rather than reliance on a few major individual customer companies whose names would be disclosed. Consequently, UniFirst does not publicly identify specific major customer companies by name or symbol.
Instead, UniFirst serves a broad spectrum of businesses across various sectors. The types of industries that frequently utilize UniFirst's services include, but are not limited to, the following categories:
- Manufacturing: Companies in diverse manufacturing sectors that require branded uniforms for their factory and production line workers, specialized safety gear, and comprehensive facility services for maintaining clean and safe environments.
- Automotive: Businesses within the automotive industry, such as car dealerships, repair shops, and vehicle manufacturing plants, that need professional, often branded, uniforms for their employees and reliable facility maintenance products.
- Healthcare: Various healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and medical offices, requiring professional attire, medical scrubs, and specialized uniforms for their staff, alongside essential facility hygiene and safety services.
- Food Service and Hospitality: Establishments like restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food processing facilities that outfit their kitchen staff, servers, front-desk personnel, and other employees with uniforms and require robust hygiene and mat rental services to meet health and safety standards.
- Transportation and Logistics: Companies involved in transportation (e.g., trucking, airlines) and logistics that provide uniforms for drivers, pilots, ground crew, and other operational staff, often for branding and safety purposes.
- Construction and Trades: Businesses in the construction industry, along with various skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians, who require durable, protective workwear and safety apparel for their field and service personnel.
Due to the diversified nature of their customer base and the absence of any single customer representing a significant portion of their revenue, UniFirst does not publicly disclose individual major customer company names or symbols.
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Steven Sintros, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Sintros joined UniFirst in 2004, serving first as Finance Manager and Corporate Controller, then Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, before being promoted to his current position in 2017. Prior to UniFirst, he worked as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.
Shane F. O'Connor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. O'Connor became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for UniFirst Corporation in 2018. He previously worked at UniFirst from 2005 to 2016, serving as Finance Manager and Corporate Controller. From 2016 to 2017, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Unidine Corporation, a national dining management services organization, before rejoining UniFirst. Prior to his initial tenure at UniFirst, Mr. O'Connor worked as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young.
Kelly Rooney, Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Rooney joined UniFirst in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer. She has over 25 years of experience in operational and leadership roles within large-scale B2B route-based operations. Before joining UniFirst, Ms. Rooney served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Waste Management, a public company.
David A. DiFillippo, Executive Vice President, Operations
Mr. DiFillippo became Executive Vice President of Operations for UniFirst Corporation in 2002. He joined the company in 1979, progressing through roles such as Service Manager, General Manager, and Regional Vice President. He oversees specified laundry regions in the U.S. and Canada, as well as Product Management.
David M. Katz, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Mr. Katz joined UniFirst Corporation as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing in 2009. Prior to UniFirst, he worked for DHL Express, where he held positions including Northeast Vice President of Field Sales, Northeast Vice President of National Account Sales, and Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Northeast Region.
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The key risks to UniFirst's business include intense industry competition, economic and geopolitical uncertainties, and supply chain dependencies coupled with international trade risks.
- Intense Industry Competition: UniFirst operates in a highly competitive industrial uniform and workwear market. The company faces competition from large national players, regional businesses, and smaller local providers, which can exert pressure on pricing and profit margins, ultimately affecting revenue and profitability. Maintaining a competitive edge necessitates continuous investment in service quality, technology, and customer relationships.
- Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainties: UniFirst's business performance is significantly influenced by broader economic and geopolitical factors. Economic downturns, fluctuations in employment rates, inflation, and interest rate volatility can directly impact customer spending and the demand for UniFirst's uniform rental and related services. Furthermore, geopolitical events and international conflicts can disrupt business and financial markets, potentially affecting the company's financial performance.
- Supply Chain Dependencies and International Trade Risks: UniFirst relies on a limited number of suppliers for raw materials and imports a substantial portion of its garments, with over 60% sourced internationally. This dependence exposes the company to risks such as supply chain disruptions caused by natural disasters or geopolitical events, as well as the impact of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other trade policies that can increase costs and affect the ability to deliver products and services promptly.
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UniFirst (UNF) operates in several addressable markets related to uniform and workwear programs, facility services, and first aid and safety supplies and services. The market sizes for these main products and services are as follows:
Uniform and Workwear Programs
- The global uniforms and workwear market is estimated to be approximately $78.9 billion in 2025.
- In North America, the uniform and workwear market is estimated at $26.70 billion in 2025, accounting for over 40% of the global market revenue.
- For Canada, the uniforms and workwear market sales revenue is projected to be $2.365 billion in 2025.
- The European uniforms and workwear market sales revenue is estimated at $18.465 billion in 2025.
- More specifically for rental services, the global workwear rental and laundry service market was estimated at $5.68 billion in 2025.
Facility Services
This category refers to facility management services.
- The United States facility management market is valued at $365.93 billion in 2025.
- The Canada facility management market is estimated at $53.70 billion in 2025.
- The European facility management market is estimated at $293.28 billion in 2025.
First Aid and Safety Supplies and Services
- The global first aid market is estimated at $32.69 billion in 2025.
- North America accounts for approximately 40% of the global first aid market share.
- The European first aid market is projected to be worth $1.50 billion in 2025.
- For Canada, the safety services market was valued at $83.60 million in 2023 and is projected to reach $173.20 million by 2030.
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UniFirst (UNF) Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth
- Organic Growth in Uniform and Facility Service Solutions: UniFirst anticipates continued organic revenue growth within its primary Uniform and Facility Service Solutions segment. This growth is expected to be fueled by robust new account sales and ongoing improvements in customer retention. For fiscal 2026, the organic revenue growth for this segment is projected at 2.6%.
- Expansion of First Aid and Safety Solutions Segment: The First Aid and Safety Solutions segment is a significant growth driver, having achieved nearly 10% growth in fiscal 2025 and projecting double-digit expansion for fiscal 2026. This expansion is supported by ongoing investments in the segment's "van business".
- Strategic Investments in Sales, Service, and Technology Infrastructure: UniFirst is investing strategically in its sales and service infrastructure to accelerate future organic growth, aiming for mid-single-digit growth. These investments also include significant capital allocation towards technology transformation, such as ERP systems, which are intended to enhance operational efficiency and support overall growth.
- Enhanced Customer Acquisition and Retention Initiatives: The company is focused on driving future revenue through improved customer acquisition strategies and strengthening customer retention. Notable improvements in customer retention were observed in fiscal 2025, and new account sales continue to be a key contributor to organic growth.
- Strategic Acquisitions: UniFirst plans to continue deploying its cash flows towards strategic investments, including acquisitions, with the goal of expanding its market scale and improving operational efficiency.
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Share Repurchases
- In fiscal year 2025, UniFirst repurchased approximately 402,000 shares of common stock for $70.9 million.
- In April 2025, UniFirst's Board of Directors authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program, which includes the remaining amount from a previous program approved in October 2023.
- During fiscal year 2024, the company repurchased 139,556 shares of common stock for $23.8 million, with $76.2 million remaining under the existing authorization as of August 31, 2024.
Outbound Investments
- In March 2023 (fiscal year 2023), UniFirst completed the acquisition of Clean Uniform for approximately $299.1 million, net of cash acquired.
- During fiscal year 2025, the company completed ten business acquisitions, primarily in the First Aid & Safety Solutions segment, with a total purchase price of approximately $13.9 million.
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures totaled $154.3 million in fiscal year 2025, including $26.4 million related to the ongoing Oracle ERP project.
- For fiscal year 2024, capital expenditures amounted to $160.417 million, primarily focused on investments in the company's infrastructure and technology capabilities.
- UniFirst expects capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 to remain elevated at approximately $150 million, largely for continued ERP implementation.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 39.95 |
| Mkt Cap | 3.1 |
| Rev LTM | 5,740 |
| Op Inc LTM | 255 |
| FCF LTM | 149 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 182 |
| CFO LTM | 266 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 267 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 2.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 6.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 4.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 5.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 3.1 |
| P/S | 0.4 |
| P/EBIT | 15.5 |
| P/E | 25.6 |
| P/CFO | 13.1 |
| Total Yield | 4.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| D/E | 0.6 |
| Net D/E | 0.6 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.0% |
| 3M Rtn | -1.8% |
| 6M Rtn | -1.1% |
| 12M Rtn | -7.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 24.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -7.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -15.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -23.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -52.1% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform & Facility Service Solution | 2,224 | ||||
| First Aid & Safety Solutio | 106 | 95 | 77 | 65 | 69 |
| Other | 97 | ||||
| Corporate | 53 | 37 | 35 | 49 | |
| Manufacturing (MFG) | 298 | 281 | 264 | 215 | |
| Net intercompany Manufacturing (MFG) Elimination | -298 | -281 | -264 | -215 | |
| Specialty Garments | 177 | 153 | 145 | 133 | |
| US and Canadian Rental and Cleaning | 1,908 | 1,733 | 1,581 | 1,552 | |
| Total | 2,427 | 2,233 | 2,001 | 1,826 | 1,804 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform & Facility Service Solution | 169 | ||||
| Other | 16 | ||||
| First Aid & Safety Solutio | -2 | -3 | -0 | -1 | 5 |
| Corporate | -266 | -243 | -192 | -172 | |
| Manufacturing (MFG) | 88 | 65 | 74 | 64 | |
| Net intercompany Manufacturing (MFG) Elimination | -17 | 0 | -0 | 10 | |
| Specialty Garments | 37 | 24 | 25 | 18 | |
| US and Canadian Rental and Cleaning | 293 | 289 | 291 | 247 | |
| Total | 184 | 134 | 134 | 196 | 173 |
Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $199.57 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 3.7 | |
| First Trading Date | 01/05/1988 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -12.8% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $167.43 | $174.70 |
| DMA Trend | down | up |
| Distance from DMA | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 42.7% | 40.8% |
| Downside Capture | 23.58 | 38.43 |
| Upside Capture | 103.67 | 45.13 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 17.9% | 26.5% |
UNF Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.70 |
| Up Beta | 0.37 | 0.67 | 1.17 | 1.34 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Down Beta | 0.02 | 0.77 | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.62 |
| Up Capture | 149% | 39% | 43% | 30% | 22% | 28% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 13 | 26 | 39 | 74 | 142 | 427 |
| Stock +ve Days | 14 | 25 | 32 | 68 | 126 | 381 |
| Down Capture | 22% | 26% | 82% | 88% | 64% | 93% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 7 | 16 | 24 | 52 | 107 | 323 |
| Stock -ve Days | 6 | 17 | 31 | 58 | 123 | 369 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Comparison of UNF With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | 13.4% | 20.9% | 19.2% | 71.9% | 8.9% | 6.0% | -10.4% |
| Annualized Volatility | 40.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 19.3% | 15.3% | 17.1% | 35.0% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.40 | 0.87 | 0.78 | 2.69 | 0.36 | 0.18 | -0.12 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 31.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 27.1% | 0.1% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Comparison of UNF With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | -0.2% | 14.0% | 14.9% | 18.7% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 32.6% |
| Annualized Volatility | 29.9% | 17.2% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 18.7% | 18.9% | 48.7% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.03 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.97 | 0.51 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 45.6% | 39.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 38.7% | 14.6% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Comparison of UNF With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | 6.8% | 13.4% | 14.7% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 69.2% |
| Annualized Volatility | 29.5% | 19.9% | 18.0% | 14.8% | 17.6% | 20.8% | 55.8% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.28 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 55.4% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 13.5% | 47.5% | 12.5% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/17/2025 | 1.8% | -4.1% | -6.1% |
| 7/2/2025 | -10.2% | -8.5% | -10.7% |
| 4/2/2025 | 1.0% | -7.7% | 2.5% |
| 10/23/2024 | -3.1% | -2.5% | 0.9% |
| 6/26/2024 | 14.0% | 10.8% | 24.5% |
| 3/27/2024 | 2.9% | -0.6% | -2.0% |
| 1/3/2024 | -6.9% | -8.5% | -3.7% |
| 10/18/2023 | 2.0% | 0.2% | 6.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 9 | 13 |
| # Negative | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 2.9% | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Median Negative | -6.3% | -7.7% | -7.1% |
| Max Positive | 14.0% | 10.8% | 24.5% |
| Max Negative | -10.4% | -16.7% | -15.2% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 8312025 | 10292025 | 10-K 8/30/2025 |
| 5312025 | 7092025 | 10-Q 5/31/2025 |
| 2282025 | 4102025 | 10-Q 3/1/2025 |
| 11302024 | 1102025 | 10-Q 11/30/2024 |
| 8312024 | 11142024 | 10-K 8/31/2024 |
| 5312024 | 7032024 | 10-Q 5/25/2024 |
| 2292024 | 4042024 | 10-Q 2/24/2024 |
| 11302023 | 1042024 | 10-Q 11/25/2023 |
| 8312023 | 10262023 | 10-K 8/26/2023 |
| 5312023 | 7062023 | 10-Q 5/27/2023 |
| 2282023 | 4062023 | 10-Q 2/25/2023 |
| 11302022 | 1052023 | 10-Q 11/26/2022 |
| 8312022 | 10262022 | 10-K 8/27/2022 |
| 5312022 | 7072022 | 10-Q 5/28/2022 |
| 2282022 | 4072022 | 10-Q 2/26/2022 |
| 11302021 | 1062022 | 10-Q 11/27/2021 |
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| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
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