UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) is one of the 10 Best Stocks That Beat Earnings Estimates. On April 2, 2026, UBS analyst Joshua Chan raised the price target on UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) to $260 from $206 and maintained a Neutral rating, describing the company’s latest quarter as “solid” with results coming in slightly ahead of expectations.
On April 1, 2026, UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) reported Q2 revenue of $622.51M, above the $614.91M consensus estimate. CEO Steven Sintros said the company delivered steady performance while continuing to invest in growth and operational efficiency, highlighting strength in its service-driven model and customer retention.
Last month, UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) and Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) announced a definitive agreement under which Cintas will acquire UniFirst for $310 per share in a mix of cash and stock, implying an enterprise value of approximately $5.5B. The deal includes expected operating cost synergies of about $375M within four years and is projected to be accretive to earnings by the end of the second full year post-close. The transaction, which has been approved by both companies’ boards and supported by UniFirst’s controlling shareholders, is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) provides workplace uniforms and protective clothing services across North America and Europe.
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