UNF Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UNF - Unifirst Corp
$249.33
0.71 (0.29%)
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5d:
-6.35%
30d:
+6.18%
90d:
+26.19%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 01, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: UNF trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: UNF trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% 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
$279.11
Based on 7.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$173.31
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 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: UNF is currently trading at $249.33, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $237.11 to $268.77. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 31.9) compared to its historical average (27.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, UNF is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $248.47. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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 currently testing key support at $248.47. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$237.11 -
$268.77
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($261.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.6% growth with 2.7% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.3% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$237.11 -
$268.77
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$248.47
Resistance Level
$275.29
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
31.95
Wall Street Target
$261.00
(+4.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-18.2%
Profit Margin
5.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.6% premium
PE vs Historical
32.0 vs 27.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$263.29
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$278.04
(+12%)
3-Year Target
$293.61
(+18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 32→27)
PE COMPRESSION
$249.07
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 31.9, Growth: 10.9%)
$340.05
(+36%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 10.9%)
$237.91
(-5%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 10.9%)
$202.23
(-19%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (34x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (32x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 34.49 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.56
Bull Case
$296.13
(+11%)
Analyst growth 3.2%, PE expands to 37.9
Base Case
$269.21
(+1%)
Market implied 3.2%, PE stable at 34.5
Bear Case
$177.32
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
2
Sells
Net
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