News Sentiment

UNF sentiment intelligence

Unifirst Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 54 Balanced news tone 56 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Specialty Business Services Read-through group
Latest close 271.78 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 54/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

70/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 56

directly relevant articles

Source quality 4

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

-0.7% over one week, +2.6% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

Unifirst Corp stock hits all-time high at 283.96 USD

Market Reaction

Balanced read

49/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 70/100 classification
One-week reaction -0.7% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend active 2.6% over four weeks
Fair value 44.4% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 19
Neutral 30
Negative 7

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 56
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 10
Market source 8
TradingView 5
simplywall.st 5
Investing.com 3
TradingKey 3
MT Newswires 2
Finviz 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 17
Market update 15
Deals and strategy 14
Analyst action 4
Capital return 3
Balance sheet 2
Regulatory and legal 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 56
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Unifirst Corp stock hits all-time high at 283.96 USD

Unifirst Corp (UNF) stock has reached an all-time high of $283.96, trading within 1% of its 52-week high and showing a 59% total return over the past year. Despite this strong performance, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently overvalued. The company also reported

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 14:18
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

UniFirst sets Sept. 25 payout on common and Class B shares

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) has declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are scheduled to be paid on September 25, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of September 4, 2026. This anno

Tone
Positive 82/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
13 Jul 2026 20:41
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Direct company coverage

UniFirst declares quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share

UniFirst Corporation has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.365 per share for its Common Stock and $0.292 per share for its Class B Common Stock, marking its 44th consecutive year of dividend payments. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Capital return
Published
13 Jul 2026 20:41
Source
Investing.com
The Manila Times Direct company coverage

Unifirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends

UniFirst Corporation's Board of Directors has declared regular quarterly cash dividends. Shareholders of Common Stock will receive $0.365 per share, while those holding Class B Common Stock will receive $0.292 per share. Both dividends are payable on September 25, 2026, to shareh

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
13 Jul 2026 20:41
Source
The Manila Times
TradingView Direct company coverage

UNIFIRST CORP 2026: Revenue $634.4M, EPS $1.09— 10-Q Summary

UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) reported its 2026 quarterly results with revenue increasing to $634.4M from $610.78M year-over-year. However, net income and diluted EPS saw significant declines, falling to $19.92M and $1.09 respectively, attributed to merger-related costs and operational pre

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 17:39
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Cintas to acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) with $155 cash plus stock

UniFirst (UNF) reported modest revenue growth but significantly lower profits for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2026, due to $20.7 million in merger-related expenses and increased spending on a new ERP system. The company's proposed merger with Cintas involves UniFirst common

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
08 Jul 2026 16:39
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com South Africa Direct company coverage

UBS raises UniFirst stock price target to $262 on solid growth By Investing.com

UBS has increased its price target for UniFirst Corp (NYSE: UNF) to $262 from $260, maintaining a Neutral rating. This adjustment follows UniFirst's third-quarter revenue and EBITDA surpassing expectations, driven by strong organic growth in its Uniform segment. The company has s

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
06 Jul 2026 15:42
Source
Investing.com South Africa
Investing.com Direct company coverage

UBS raises UniFirst stock price target to $262 on solid growth

UBS has increased its price target for UniFirst Corp (NYSE:UNF) to $262 from $260, while maintaining a Neutral rating. This adjustment follows the uniform rental company's third-quarter revenue and EBITDA exceeding expectations, largely due to accelerating organic growth in its U

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
06 Jul 2026 14:40
Source
Investing.com
Finviz Direct company coverage

UNF - Unifirst Corp Volatility & Greeks

This article provides a detailed overview of Unifirst Corp (UNF) financial and stock performance data, including its last close price, volatility, various financial ratios, and analyst recommendations. It covers key metrics like market capitalization, earnings per share, sales gr

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 06:11
Source
Finviz
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Wall Street Analysts Are Neutral on Top Industrial Goods Picks

Wall Street analysts have issued neutral ratings for industrial goods companies UniFirst (UNF) and Rocket Lab USA (RKLB). William Blair analyst Tim Mulrooney maintained a Hold rating for UniFirst, while Goldman Sachs' Noah Poponak maintained a Hold rating for Rocket Lab USA. Desp

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
02 Jul 2026 18:11
Source
The Globe and Mail
10TV Direct company coverage

UniFirst: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

This article provides a snapshot of UniFirst's fiscal Q3 earnings. Without the full content, specific financial details or performance indicators cannot be summarized.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Jul 2026 09:11
Source
10TV
Finviz Direct company coverage

UNF - Unifirst Corp Options

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Unifirst Corp (UNF) financial and stock performance data. It includes key metrics such as market capitalization, income, sales, dividend information, various financial ratios, and stock performance over different periods. The artic

Tone
Positive 59/100
Event
Capital return
Published
02 Jul 2026 09:09
Source
Finviz
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

UniFirst revenue climbs to $634.4M as Cintas merger awaits FTC review

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $634.4 million, a 3.9% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by its Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment. However, operating income and EPS declined due to significant merger-related costs and ERP project expenses. The

Tone
Negative 41/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
02 Jul 2026 08:09
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

UniFirst Corp reports results for the quarter ended May 31 - Earnings Summary

UniFirst Corp has released its earnings summary for the quarter that ended on May 31. The report contains financial results for the company during this period. The news was reported by Refinitiv and is available for viewing on TradingView.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
01 Jul 2026 13:39
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

UniFirst reports Q3 fiscal 2026: Revenues $634.4M; Operating income $23.0M; EPS $1.09

UniFirst reported its Q3 fiscal 2026 results, with revenues reaching $634.4 million, a 3.9% year-over-year increase, and diluted EPS of $1.09. The company's operating income was $23.0 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $82.6 million, though results were impacted by significant t

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Earnings
Published
01 Jul 2026 11:39
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) Q3 profit falls as Cintas merger costs weigh

UniFirst Corporation reported a significant drop in Q3 fiscal 2026 net profit and operating income, with merger-related and ERP project costs weighing heavily on results despite a 3.9% revenue increase. The company incurred approximately $26.0 million in combined costs for the Ci

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
01 Jul 2026 11:39
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

UniFirst Corporation Actuals & Estimates (NYSE:UNF)

This article provides an overview of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) financial data, analyst estimates, and stock performance. It includes details such as current stock price, historical highs and lows, market capitalization, upcoming earnings dates, past earnings, revenue, net i

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
25 Jun 2026 14:40
Source
TradingView
Benzinga Direct company coverage

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp UniFirst Expectations Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is set to release its Q3 earnings on July 1st, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.91 per share and revenue of $627.66 million. The company reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and its stock rose 0.8% recently. Several analysts have update

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
25 Jun 2026 10:40
Source
Benzinga
TradingKey Direct company coverage

UniFirst Corp (UNF) Institutional Confidence

UniFirst Corp (UNF) has a current institutional shareholding score of 10.00, placing it first among 161 companies in the Professional & Commercial Services industry. The institutional shareholding proportion increased by 6.92% quarter-over-quarter, reaching 109.63%. Brandes Inves

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
23 Jun 2026 16:40
Source
TradingKey
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Why UniFirst garment rental quietly powers everyday workwear

UniFirst's garment rental service provides workwear solutions to businesses, aiming to simplify uniform management, laundering, and compliance. This subscription-style service targets industries like auto shops and food processing plants that require durable, clean, and compliant

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
20 Jun 2026 01:15
Source
AD HOC NEWS