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UniFirst (UNF): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
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Ratings of 0 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 0 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is —, the highest —, the lowest —. The average is — from the last price of $263.
Analyst ratings 6
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manav Patnaik★★★★★★★★★★#4393 · hits 56% · avg +1.6% | Barclays | $280 | Hold | +6.5% | Reiterated | 05.10.26on TipRanks 04:55 | −0.2%next day −1.0% · 5 days +3.4% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Specialty Business ServicesxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $305 → $264−13.4% | Hold | +0.4% | Downgrade | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Specialty Business ServicesDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $300 → $263−12.3% | Hold | 0.0% | Reiterated | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Specialty Business ServicesOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $297 → $259−12.8% | Hold | −1.5% | Reiterated | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Specialty Business ServicesAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $279 → $254−9.0% | Hold | −3.4% | Reiterated | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI Google Specialty Business ServicesGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $301 → $263−12.6% | Hold | 0.0% | Downgrade | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Specialty Business ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $280 → $279−0.4% | Buy | +6.1% | Upgrade | 04.10.26on TipRanks 17:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Specialty Business ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $283 → $280−1.1% | Buy | +6.5% | Upgrade | 03.10.26on TipRanks Oct 2 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Specialty Business ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $288 → $283−1.7% | Buy | +7.6% | Upgrade | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Specialty Business ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $288 | Buy | +9.5% | Upgrade | 29.09.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| Manav Patnaik★★★★★★★★★★#4393 · hits 56% · avg +1.6% | Barclays | $280 | Hold | +6.5% | Reiterated | 13.07.26on TipRanks 05:15 | +1.2%next day +0.5% · 5 days +7.3% | ↗ |
| Joshua Chan★★★★★★★★★★#1247 · hits 59% · avg +17.4% | UBS | $260 → $262+0.8% | Hold | −0.4% | Assigned | 06.07.26on TipRanks 09:15 | −2.0%next day +1.8% · 5 days +1.2% | ↗ |
| AI Google Specialty Business ServicesGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $286 → $301+5.2% | Buy | +14.4% | Reiterated | 04.07.26on TipRanks 09:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Specialty Business ServicesxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $278 → $305+9.7% | Buy | +16.0% | Upgrade | 04.07.26on TipRanks 09:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Specialty Business ServicesAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $276 → $279+1.1% | Hold | +6.1% | Reiterated | 04.07.26on TipRanks 09:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Specialty Business ServicesDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $279 → $300+7.5% | Hold | +14.1% | Reiterated | 04.07.26on TipRanks 09:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Specialty Business ServicesOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $280 → $297+6.1% | Hold | +12.9% | Reiterated | 04.07.26on TipRanks 09:05 | — | |
| Tim Mulrooney★★★★★★★★★★#2624 · hits 56% · avg +7.3% | William Blair | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 01.07.26on TipRanks 13:55 | +0.9%next day +2.8% · 5 days +0.8% | ↗ |
| Andrew Wittmann★★★★★★★★★★#346 · hits 67% · avg +14.3% | Robert W. Baird | $175 → $198+13.1% | Hold | −24.7% | Reiterated | 08.01.26on TipRanks 09:00 | +2.6%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.8% | ↗ |
| Andrew Steinerman★★★★★★★★★★#1435 · hits 64% · avg +7.1% | J.P. Morgan | $160 | Sell | −39.2% | Reiterated | 23.10.25on TipRanks Oct 25 08:10 | −6.1%next day +2.7% · 5 days −0.9% | ↗ |
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Best analysts covering UniFirst
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $271 at a price of $251 (+8.2%); now: $280 at $263 (+6.5%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
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| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 21.10.26 (Q4 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.04 (from $1.94 to $2.09). Last quarter: $2.17.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $634M (from $634M to $635M). Last quarter: $634M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About UniFirst
- CEO: Steven S. Sintros
- Employees: 16,000
- 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, 01887, US
- www.unifirst.com
UniFirst Corporation is a prominent provider of workwear and protective uniforms, catering to businesses across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company segments its operations into U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid divisions. At its core, UniFirst manages the entire lifecycle of work clothing. This includes designing, manufacturing, personalizing, renting, cleaning, delivering, and selling a wide range of uniforms and protective apparel. Their offerings span from standard items like shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons to specialized protective gear, such as flame-resistant and high-visibility garments. Beyond uniforms, UniFirst supplies a comprehensive array of facility maintenance and hygiene products. This suite includes industrial wiping cloths, floor mats, and various facility service items, alongside dry and wet mops. They also distribute a selection of restroom and cleaning supplies, such as air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps, in addition to other textile products. UniFirst also extends into specialized services. They provide first aid cabinet services and a variety of other safety supplies. Notably, the company offers decontamination and cleaning for work clothes and other materials exposed to radioactive substances, as well as dedicated services for cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Clients benefit from flexible garment service models: Full-service rental programs: UniFirst handles all cleaning and maintenance of the garments. Lease programs: Employees take responsibility for the cleaning and upkeep of their leased garments. Purchase programs: Businesses can directly buy garments and associated items. UniFirst serves an exceptionally diverse client base spanning numerous sectors. This extensive list includes automotive service centers and dealers, delivery services, various retailers (food and genera
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