UNIFIRST CORP UNF 76.5
Industrials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-28
UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) has delivered +5.5% annualized revenue growth, +0.7% earnings growth, and +26.0% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #162 of 1968 stocks overall and #40 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About UNIFIRST CORP
Company Overview
UniFirst supplies and services workplace uniforms, protective clothing and facility products for businesses across North America. It designs or sources garments, fits employees, delivers clean items on scheduled routes and collects used garments for laundering and repair. Customers also obtain floor mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, first-aid products and safety services. The customer base spans manufacturing, transportation, food service, healthcare and other industries.
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Business Model & Revenue
UniFirst earns recurring revenue from rental and service programs under which it owns much of the inventory and charges customers for regular cleaning, delivery, replacement and account service. It also sells garments and related products directly, and its specialty operations provide nuclear cleanroom services and first-aid offerings. A route-based network of laundries and service centers supports local delivery density, while retention, pricing, labor and plant utilization affect profitability.
Key Facts & Market Position
The business combines textile processing with a distributed service operation rather than functioning only as an apparel seller. Local routes create frequent customer contact, while centralized plants wash and maintain reusable inventory. UniFirst serves both national accounts and smaller local customers; service quality, route efficiency, garment investment and environmental and workplace-safety requirements are important operating factors.