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Why UNF Stock advanced +1.44% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$258.51 +1.44% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $258.69

Unifirst Corporation (UNF) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.61B
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As of 2026-11-03, Unifirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $258.51 (+1.44% 1D, market cap $4.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, UNF ranks #262 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), UNF carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.4x, gross margin of 36.6%, and ROIC of 6.4%. By comparison, HRB (H&R Block Inc.) holds a A- grade (82/100 RQD, P/E 10.1x, ROIC 46.2%, cap $6.29B) and BFAM (Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 16.9x, ROIC 12.8%, cap $2.67B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HRB leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while HRB leads on capital efficiency (46.2% ROIC).

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Per UNF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30, CIK 0000717954), Unifirst Corporation generated $2.43B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $148.3M in net income, and $142.5M in free cash flow against $2.75B in total assets and $265.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $258.69 (+0.07%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 5.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk B
Cash (14)Whales (8)SEC (18)Macro (11)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.3% Base Target
$322 Bull$264 Base$206 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for UNF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY UNF SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.16 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.9% FCF Margin ($142.5M FCF) & 36.6% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
55
Grade C$258.08+6.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
58
Grade C$274.00-8.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
60
Grade C$251.14+2.9% Next Q
Current
63
Grade C$258.51+0.9% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, UNF faces multiple-compression risk if 31.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 34.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($264.80) or 200D SMA ($261.24) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($264.33) toward Bear Floor ($206.18).

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Why UNF Stock advanced +1.44% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Unifirst Corporation (UNF) advanced +1.44% to $258.51, trading at 70% of its 52-week range ($147.66 – $306.67). Solid 36.6% gross margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 31x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 70% of its 52-week range ($147.66 – $306.67) with RSI-14 at 43 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.6% around $258.51 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 36.6% gross margin and $142.5M annual free cash flow.
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UNF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +3.51%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $257.4H $258.5L $254.8C $258.5VOL 212.1K
RES: $282.9SUP: $230.3SMA50: $264.8SMA200: $261.2
$314.2$283.0$251.8$220.6$189.4RES $282.9SUP $230.3$258.52026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
24.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #262 of 1009 ⚔️ HRB vs UNF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (UNF vs. HRB, BFAM, SCI, RTO)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Unifirst Corporation (UNF) ranks #262 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #282 by equity capitalization ($4.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HRB leads on earnings valuation at 10.1x trailing P/E, while HRB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 46.2% ROIC and 44.5% gross margin. HRB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 82/100 (A-) compared with UNF at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
UNF ACTIVE
Unifirst Corporation
C 63/100 31.4x 36.6% 6.4% +1.44% $4.61B Benchmark Subject
HRB
H&R Block Inc.
A- 82/100 10.1x 44.5% 46.2% +1.83% $6.29B /hrb-vs-unf →
BFAM
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
C- 61/100 16.9x 23.8% 12.8% -1.22% $2.67B /bfam-vs-unf →
SCI
Service Corporation International
D 49/100 18.9x 26.5% 11.9% +1.69% $10.38B /sci-vs-unf →
RTO
Rentokil Initial plc American
D+ 57/100 32.8x — 9.9% +3.22% $11.76B /rto-vs-unf →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-30 • CIK 0000717954 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30), Unifirst Corporation (UNF) reported GAAP revenue of $2.43B (+0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.43B , and +8.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $148.3M, operating cash flow of $296.9M, and free cash flow of $142.5M (+5.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, UNF closed FY2025 with $2.75B in total assets against $265.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.16, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-08-30 $2.43B $148.3M $296.9M $142.5M $2.75B $265.5M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-08-31 $2.43B $145.5M $295.3M $134.9M $2.70B $255.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-08-26 $2.23B $103.7M $215.8M $115.3M $2.68B $627.0M

3. UNF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is UNF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Unifirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $258.51 (+1.44% 1D, market cap $4.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, UNF ranks #262 in composite RQD confidence.

How does UNF compare to HRB and BFAM in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), UNF carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.4x, gross margin of 36.6%, and ROIC of 6.4%. By comparison, HRB (H&R Block Inc.) holds a A- grade (82/100 RQD, P/E 10.1x, ROIC 46.2%, cap $6.29B) and BFAM (Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 16.9x, ROIC 12.8%, cap $2.67B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HRB leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while HRB leads on capital efficiency (46.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for UNF?

Per UNF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30, CIK 0000717954), Unifirst Corporation generated $2.43B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $148.3M in net income, and $142.5M in free cash flow against $2.75B in total assets and $265.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is UNF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

UNF last traded at $258.51 (+1.44% on volume of 488,576 shares), positioning the stock -2.38% below its 50-day simple moving average ($264.80) and -1.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($261.24). Across its 52-week range of $147.66 to $306.67, UNF sits at the 69.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($238.86 to $278.16).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

UNF — Unifirst Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-08-30

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Unifirst Corporation (UNF) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 63/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $258.51 (+1.44% 1D, market capitalization $4.61B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.4%, gross margin of 36.6%, operating margin of 7.6%, and free cash flow yield of 3.06%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 0.91x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.16, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.11x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Unifirst Corporation (UNF) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Other Consumer Services industry. — — Revenue generation is reflected in the SEC financials, which report annual revenue of $2.43B for FY 2025, but the source does not describe products, customers, or revenue model.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-08-30), Unifirst Corporation (UNF) reported $2.43B in annual revenue (up from $2.43B in FY2024, +0.2% YoY) and $148.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.23B revenue, $103.7M net income) through FY2025, UNF scaled operating cash flow to $296.9M and free cash flow to $142.5M, backed by $2.75B in total assets against $265.5M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 63/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 3.06% and institutional whale pillar of 8/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $147.66 – $306.67 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 31.4x trailing P/E and 15.1x EV/EBITDA against 7.6% operating margins and a 0.91x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— The news wire does indicate a sector-linked ripple: the FTC merger signal involving Cintas moved both companies' shares, which suggests that a regulatory decision affecting the combined peer group could be a second-order event for UNF. Investors should watch the outcome of the FTC review, since a block would remove a potential transaction path and could alter competitive and valuation dynamics across the group.

  • Key Question #1: Can UNF sustain or expand its 7.6% operating margin and 6.4% ROIC against Other Consumer Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.43B and free cash flow of $142.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $265.5M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is UNF's 29.2x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.91x)?

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UNF Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $258.51?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $333.84 (+31.0%)
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Forensic balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 7.16, Piotroski F 8/9, Debt/Equity 0.11) gives the company substantial financial resilience.

Don't sleep on UNF's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Forensic balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 7.16, Piotroski F 8/9, Debt/Equity 0.11) gives the company substantial financial resilience.. Beta of 0.91 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (63/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — UNF's 18/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $196.23 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $254.84

A 31.4 trailing P/E against a 6.4% ROIC leaves the valuation dependent on expectations the reported returns do not yet support, amid an

I respect the product at Unifirst Corporation, but the stock at $254.84 is a different story. A 31.4 trailing P/E against a 6.4% ROIC leaves the valuation dependent on expectations the reported returns do not yet support, amid an FTC merger block signal.. FCF yield is 3.06% and RQD sits at 63/100 (C) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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