UNF Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UNF - Unifirst Corp
$215.00
5.45 (2.60%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Apr 01, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: UNF trades at premium valuation expecting 5.0% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: UNF trades at premium valuation expecting 5.0% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$259.02
Based on 7.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$160.83
Trading above fair value
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 23.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: UNF is currently trading at $215.00, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $197.19 to $208.99. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 26.9) compared to its historical average (23.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $215.00. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (15th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $183.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $215.00. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (15th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $183.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$197.19 -
$208.99
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
15th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.4%
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- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 15th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 12.7% above Wall St target ($183.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.0% growth with 2.7% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$197.19 -
$208.99
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$8.66
(4.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$204.61
Resistance Level
$215.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.85
Wall Street Target
$183.00
(-12.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-18.2%
Profit Margin
5.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.0% premium
PE vs Historical
26.9 vs 23.2
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$220.03
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$231.03
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$242.58
(+16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 27→23)
PE COMPRESSION
$209.62
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.8, Growth: 10.9%)
$285.80
(+36%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 10.9%)
$237.38
(+13%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 10.9%)
$201.77
(-4%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (27x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 27.39 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.57
Bull Case
$235.20
(+9%)
Analyst growth 3.1%, PE expands to 30.1
Base Case
$213.82
(-1%)
Market implied 3.1%, PE stable at 27.4
Bear Case
$141.02
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 31, 2026 2:30 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 3:30 AM
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