Should you buy UNF stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Unifirst Corporation (UNF) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.39 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 9.78%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 14.09%
- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 7.45)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Unifirst Corporation stock price ended at $289.64 on Monday, after losing 0.251%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Unifirst Corporation stock price fell by -0.251% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $290.37 to $289.64. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.03% from a day low at $288.22 to a day high of $291.20. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.63% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -40 thousand shares and in total, 73 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $21.22 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 14.09% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $320.96 and $349.20 at the end of this 3-month period.
UNF Signals & Forecast
The Unifirst Corporation stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $290.51. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $281.05. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.83%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Unifirst Corporation stock
Unifirst Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $275.65 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $2.98 (1.03%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.16%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $275.39 (-4.92%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (UNF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Unifirst Corporation to open at $289.68, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $287.04 and $292.24, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.21 (+/-1.81%) up or down from last closing price. If Unifirst Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.81% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $291.44 (0.62%) than the support at $275.65 (4.83%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For UNF
Dividend coming up for UNF: Ex-dividend date (Friday 4th September, 2026) is 24 days away. The dividend is $0.360.Is Unifirst Corporation stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Unifirst Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
3.394
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $289.68 ( 0.0150%).
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UNF Performance
Trading levels for UNF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 292.66 | 1.04% |
| R2 | 291.52 | 0.651% |
| R1 | 290.82 | 0.408% |
| Price | 289.64 | |
| S1 | 288.54 | -0.378% |
| S2 | 287.84 | -0.621% |
| S3 | 286.70 | -1.01% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 297.46 | 2.70% |
| R2 | 292.69 | 1.05% |
| R1 | 291.44 | 0.621% |
| Price | 289.64 | |
| S1 | 275.65 | -4.83% |
| S2 | 264.83 | -8.57% |
| S3 | 263.94 | -8.87% |
UNF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 13, 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.365 | 0.125% |
| 2 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.370 | 0.142% |
| 3 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.365 | 0.172% |
| 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | Jan 02, 2026 | $0.365 | 0.236% |
| 5 | Sep 05, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.350 | 0.205% |
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