Unifirst Earnings Estimate

UNF Stock  USD 230.01  30.17  15.10%   
The next projected EPS of Unifirst is estimated to be 1.8998 with future projections ranging from a low of 1.8459 to a high of 1.95. Unifirst's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 7.55. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Unifirst is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Unifirst is projected to generate 1.8998 in earnings per share on the 31st of May 2026. Unifirst earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Unifirst EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Unifirst's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Unifirst, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm. By analyzing Unifirst's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Unifirst's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current estimates against different timeframes. At this time, Unifirst's Gross Profit Margin is most likely to increase slightly in the upcoming years. Check out World Market Map to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Unifirst. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in metropolitan statistical area.
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Unifirst Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Unifirst's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Unifirst is estimated to be 1.8998 with the future projection ranging from a low of 1.8459 to a high of 1.95. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Unifirst is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
1.85
Lowest
Expected EPS
1.8998
1.95
Highest

Unifirst Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Unifirst's value are higher than the current market price of the Unifirst stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Unifirst is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Unifirst's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of May 2026Current EPS (TTM)
588.59%
0.0
1.8998
7.55

Unifirst Earnings History

Earnings estimate consensus by Unifirst analysts from Wall Street is used by the market to judge Unifirst's stock performance. Investors also use these earnings estimates to evaluate and project the stock performance into the future in order to make their investment decisions. However, we suggest analyzing not only Unifirst's upcoming profit reports and earnings-per-share forecasts but also comparing them to our different valuation methods.

Unifirst Quarterly Gross Profit

228.29 Million

At this time, Unifirst's Retained Earnings are most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years. The Unifirst's current Earnings Yield is estimated to increase to 0.07, while Retained Earnings Total Equity is projected to decrease to roughly 1.5 B. The current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to decrease to about 15.8 M. The current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to decrease to about 136.8 M.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
227.04230.26233.48
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
212.97216.19253.01
Details
5 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
166.53183.00203.13
Details
Note that many institutional investors and large investment bankers can move markets due to the volume of Unifirst assets they manage. They also follow analysts to some degree and often drive overall investor sentiments towards Unifirst. With so many stockholders watching consensus numbers, the difference between actual and projected earnings is one of the most critical factors driving Unifirst's stock price in the short term.

Unifirst Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of Unifirst refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering Unifirst predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of Unifirst, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

Unifirst Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as Unifirst, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of Unifirst should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

Unifirst Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Unifirst's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
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2026-01-07
2025-11-302.11.89-0.2110 
2025-10-22
2025-08-312.112.280.17
2025-07-02
2025-05-312.092.170.08
2025-04-02
2025-02-281.341.40.06
2025-01-08
2024-11-302.212.40.19
2024-10-16
2024-08-312.052.490.4421 
2024-06-26
2024-05-311.862.240.3820 
2024-03-27
2024-02-291.431.22-0.2114 
2024-01-03
2023-11-302.182.380.2
2023-10-18
2023-08-311.631.750.12
2023-06-28
2023-05-311.791.66-0.13
2023-03-29
2023-02-281.381.390.01
2023-01-04
2022-11-301.952.210.2613 
2022-10-19
2022-08-311.731.790.06
2022-06-29
2022-05-311.91.77-0.13
2022-03-30
2022-02-281.631.24-0.3923 
2022-01-05
2021-11-301.952.00.05
2021-10-20
2021-08-311.841.82-0.02
2021-06-30
2021-05-311.842.210.3720 
2021-03-31
2021-02-281.681.710.03
2021-01-06
2020-11-301.692.20.5130 
2020-10-21
2020-08-311.621.660.04
2020-07-01
2020-05-311.251.12-0.1310 
2020-04-01
2020-02-291.651.820.1710 
2020-01-08
2019-11-302.012.520.5125 
2019-10-23
2019-08-311.962.40.4422 
2019-06-26
2019-05-311.712.460.7543 
2019-03-27
2019-02-281.521.670.15
2019-01-03
2018-11-301.921.88-0.04
2018-10-17
2018-08-311.642.060.4225 
2018-06-27
2018-05-311.561.580.02
2018-03-28
2018-02-281.141.380.2421 
2018-01-03
2017-11-301.411.60.1913 
2017-10-18
2017-08-311.231.440.2117 
2017-06-28
2017-05-311.341.360.02
2017-03-29
2017-02-2811.10.110 
2017-01-04
2016-11-301.571.38-0.1912 
2016-10-19
2016-08-311.231.270.04
2016-06-29
2016-05-311.341.490.1511 
2016-03-30
2016-02-291.261.16-0.1
2016-01-06
2015-11-301.651.780.13
2015-10-21
2015-08-311.31.430.1310 
2015-07-01
2015-05-311.391.610.2215 
2015-04-01
2015-02-281.31.370.07
2015-01-07
2014-11-301.671.850.1810 
2014-10-22
2014-08-311.311.430.12
2014-07-02
2014-05-311.421.530.11
2014-04-02
2014-02-281.391.27-0.12
2014-01-08
2013-11-301.621.710.09
2013-10-23
2013-08-311.41.520.12
2013-06-26
2013-05-311.371.16-0.2115 
2013-03-27
2013-02-281.131.330.217 
2013-01-03
2012-11-301.331.540.2115 
2012-10-17
2012-08-311.021.130.1110 
2012-06-27
2012-05-310.991.160.1717 
2012-03-28
2012-02-290.890.960.07
2012-01-04
2011-11-301.081.30.2220 
2011-10-18
2011-08-310.840.90.06
2011-06-29
2011-05-310.850.930.08
2011-03-30
2011-02-280.820.820.0
2011-01-05
2010-11-300.931.20.2729 
2010-10-19
2010-08-310.750.870.1216 
2010-06-30
2010-05-310.850.980.1315 
2010-03-31
2010-02-280.80.830.03
2010-01-06
2009-11-300.771.210.4457 
2009-10-28
2009-08-310.690.880.1927 
2009-07-01
2009-05-310.741.120.3851 
2009-04-01
2009-02-280.670.940.2740 
2009-01-07
2008-11-300.850.970.1214 
2008-10-28
2008-08-310.670.63-0.04
2008-07-02
2008-05-310.770.870.112 
2008-04-02
2008-02-290.490.790.361 
2008-01-03
2007-11-300.760.850.0911 
2007-10-24
2007-08-310.590.56-0.03
2007-06-27
2007-05-310.640.710.0710 
2007-03-28
2007-02-280.440.43-0.01
2007-01-03
2006-11-300.650.710.06
2006-10-18
2006-08-310.530.550.02
2006-06-27
2006-05-310.570.570.0
2006-03-30
2006-02-280.510.33-0.1835 
2006-01-05
2005-11-300.650.59-0.06
2005-10-31
2005-08-310.460.42-0.04
2005-06-29
2005-05-310.580.610.03
2005-03-30
2005-02-280.410.520.1126 
2005-01-05
2004-11-300.520.690.1732 
2004-10-26
2004-08-310.380.390.01
2004-06-30
2004-05-310.480.520.04
2004-03-31
2004-02-290.250.340.0936 
2004-01-12
2003-11-300.420.490.0716 
2003-11-04
2003-08-310.40.37-0.03
2003-07-07
2003-05-310.320.50.1856 
2003-04-02
2003-02-280.180.20.0211 
2003-01-13
2002-11-300.440.450.01
2002-11-11
2002-08-310.340.340.0
2002-07-11
2002-05-310.380.390.01
2002-04-02
2002-02-280.280.27-0.01
2002-01-07
2001-11-300.370.40.03
2001-10-31
2001-08-310.280.30.02
2001-06-26
2001-05-310.320.330.01
2001-03-29
2001-02-280.230.260.0313 
2001-01-08
2000-11-300.280.360.0828 
2000-11-03
2000-08-310.250.250.0
2000-06-29
2000-05-310.250.280.0312 
2000-03-30
2000-02-290.250.2-0.0520 
2000-01-11
1999-11-300.280.280.0
1999-11-02
1999-08-310.360.01-0.3597 
1999-07-01
1999-05-310.430.38-0.0511 
1999-04-01
1999-02-280.330.330.0
1998-11-03
1998-08-310.460.460.0
1998-06-22
1998-05-310.420.420.0
1998-04-01
1998-02-280.310.310.0
1998-01-13
1997-11-300.430.430.0
1997-11-05
1997-08-310.380.390.01
1997-07-01
1997-05-310.380.36-0.02
1997-04-03
1997-02-280.270.270.0
1997-01-08
1996-11-300.380.380.0
1996-11-06
1996-08-310.310.310.0
1996-06-28
1996-05-310.330.32-0.01
1996-04-03
1996-02-290.230.240.01
1995-11-01
1995-08-310.260.270.01

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Retained Earnings2.4 B2.5 B
Retained Earnings Total Equity2.1 B1.5 B
Earnings Yield 0.04  0.07 
Price Earnings Ratio 24.34  14.25 
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio 0.60  0.57 

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Can Commercial Services & Supplies industry sustain growth momentum? Does Unifirst have expansion opportunities? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Unifirst. If investors know Unifirst will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. Determining accurate worth demands scrutiny of both present operating results and projected expansion capacity. Evaluating Unifirst demands reviewing these metrics collectively while recognizing certain factors exert disproportionate influence.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.18)
Dividend Share
1.415
Earnings Share
7.55
Revenue Per Share
133.002
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.027
Understanding Unifirst requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects Unifirst's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value - what Unifirst's is actually worth based on fundamentals - guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Market participants employ diverse analytical approaches to determine fair value and identify buying opportunities when prices dip below calculated worth. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push Unifirst's price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Unifirst's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Unifirst is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. In contrast, Unifirst's trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.