UniFirst stock trades 15.91 percent below its 52-week high

Published on 09/25/2026 at 08:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

UniFirst stock posted USD 634.40 million in Q3 2026 revenue, up 3.9 percent year over year, in results released July 1, 2026. EPS was USD 1.09 against a USD 1.93 consensus.

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UniFirst stock stood at USD 257.86 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, placing it 15.91 percent below its 52-week high of USD 306.67. The valuation remains closely tied to Cintas and its proposed acquisition of the uniform provider.

Cintas deal sets the central value

UniFirst's investor page describes the Cintas transaction as a USD 5.5 billion deal that would expand service capabilities and workday solutions. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and operates uniform, facility service, first aid and safety businesses across North America, according to the same corporate overview.

As Reuters reported on September 23, 2026, Cintas expects the acquisition to close before the end of calendar 2026, compared with its earlier second-half target. Regulatory clearance remains the key transaction condition.

Revenue grows while EPS misses

UniFirst generated USD 634.40 million in fiscal Q3 2026 revenue, up 3.9 percent from the prior-year quarter. The figure also exceeded the USD 627.66 million consensus estimate, giving the operating story one clear positive comparison.

According to MarketBeat, fiscal Q3 diluted EPS was USD 1.09 against a USD 1.93 consensus estimate, while the prior-year quarter produced USD 2.13 EPS. The earnings shortfall contrasts with the revenue increase and helps explain why the stock remains below its yearly peak.

Stock price keeps the spread visible

At USD 257.86 on September 24, 2026, UniFirst stock was USD 52.14 below the USD 310 per-share consideration cited for the Cintas transaction. That spread equals 16.82 percent of the offer value, leaving regulatory progress as a material valuation variable.

The company also declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.365 per share payable on September 25, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Market capitalization stood at USD 4,684,944,882 on September 24, 2026, while the 52-week range was USD 147.66 to USD 306.67.