Unifirst Corp
UNFUniFirst Corporation is a provider of workplace uniforms and protective workwear solutions, serving various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing. The company offers rental, leasing, and purchase programs for clean uniforms, safety apparel, and facility services. Established in 1936, UniFirst has a long-standing reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction across North America.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.36 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 63 days on March 27, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | $0.36 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 |
| January 2, 2026 | $0.36 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 |
| September 26, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 |
| June 27, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 |
| March 28, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Unifirst Corp has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held UNF shares during this period received a total of $10.74 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.36/share was paid 21 days ago, on January 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: UNF currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.68%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 873.3%, from $0.04 to $0.36.
- Dividend Reliability: UNF has maintained or increased its dividend for 90 consecutive payments.
Company News
UniFirst Corporation's Board of Directors declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026.
UniFirst's stock fell 3% following its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings report. While the company beat revenue expectations at $621 million (nearly 3% YoY growth), it missed on earnings with $1.89 per share versus analyst estimates of $2.10. Net income declined 20% due to investment activities. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance but forecasted ...
Cintas Corporation has proposed acquiring UniFirst Corporation for $275 per share in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $5.2 billion, representing a 64% premium. The acquisition aims to consolidate the #1 and #3 players in North American uniform rental, enabling significant route optimization and projected $375 million in annual cost saving...
UniFirst Corporation announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Cintas Corporation on December 12, 2025, offering $275.00 per share in cash for all outstanding UniFirst common and Class B shares. The UniFirst Board of Directors has engaged financial and legal advisors to carefully review the proposal and determine...
Cintas Corporation has made a $275 per share all-cash acquisition proposal for UniFirst Corporation, valuing the company at approximately $5.2 billion and representing a 64% premium to its 90-day average closing price. The deal would combine the two companies to serve over 1 million business customers across the U.S. and Canada. UniFirst shares s...
