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UniFirst

UniFirst Corp provides workplace uniforms, protective clothing, and other workplace products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment that accounts for the majority of the company engages in sales rents and sells clothing and non-garment items, and offers a cleaning service that delivers clean uniforms when it picks up dirty or contaminated ones. Manufacturing segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items. Specialty garments rental and cleaning segment provides specialty garments, non-garments, and cleaning services for nuclear and classroom applications. The First Aid segment provides safety supplies and pill packaging. The Corporate segment consists of various associated costs.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este miércoles: UNF, SPWH, BB, NCNO y RH.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este miércoles: UNF, CALM, AYI, AIR y PSMT.

5 acciones en el foco este miércoles: UNF, CALM, AYI, AIR y PSMT

UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintains UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $196 to $194.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on UniFirst, Lowers Price Target to $194

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Unifirst shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results.

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46217276/unifirst-announces-financial-results-for-the-third-quarter-of-fiscal-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $2.09</a>.
Quarterly sales of $610.778 million (+1.2% year over year) missed the Street view of $614.51 million.
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Core Laundry Operations reported a 0.9% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $533.2 million for the quarter. Organic growth, excluding acquisitions and currency impacts, came in slightly higher at 1.1%.
Operating income was $48.2 million, a decrease of 0.6% year over year. Operating margin contracted slightly to 7.9% in the quarter, compared with 8% a year ago.
The company&#8217;s financial results for the third quarter included approximately $1 million of costs directly attributable to its customer relationship management computer system and enterprise resource planning projects.&nbsp;
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $85.8 million compared to $84.8 million in the prior year, or 1.2%. Adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat on a year-over-year basis at 14.1%.
As of May 31, the company held $211.9 million in cash, equivalents, and short-term investments.
It repurchased $13.6 million of common stock during the third quarter, with $86.4 million still available under its current buyback authorization.
Outlook: UniFirst raised its fiscal year GAAP earnings per share guidance to a range of $7.60–$8.00, up from the prior $7.30–$7.70, compared with the $7.56 consensus estimate.
The company reaffirmed its sales outlook of $2.422 billion to $2.432 billion, compared with the $2.428 billion estimate.
Price Action: UNF shares are trading lower by 4.9% to $181.00 at last check Wednesday.
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Can UniFirst Rise Above Doubts After Mixed Q3 Results?

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points on Wednesday.
Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.22% to 44,398.83 while the NASDAQ gained 0.25% to 20,252.83. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.02% to 6,196.53.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares jumped by 0.5% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, health care stocks fell by 0.6%.
Top Headline
Shares of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) fell over 2% after the company reported mixed results for the third quarter on Wednesday.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $2.17 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.09 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $610.778 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $614.510 million.
UniFirst raised its FY2025 GAAP earnings guidance from $7.30-$7.70 per share to $7.60-$8.00 per share.
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<li>CID HoldCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAIC#NASDAQ">DAIC</a>) shares shot up 154% to $11.73.</li>
<li>Shares of Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOGO#NASDAQ">MOGO</a>) got a boost, surging 138% to $2.8748 after the company announced a $50 million bitcoin treasury authorization.</li>
<li>Blue Gold Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGL#NASDAQ">BGL</a>) shares were also up, gaining 63% to $117.27.</li>
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<li>BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGLC#NASDAQ">BGLC</a>) shares dropped 47% to $5.90.</li>
<li>Shares of Mustang Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBIO#NASDAQ">MBIO</a>) were down 41% to $1.2106 after jumping 115% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) was down, falling 37% to $35.99 after the company withdrew its previous 2025 GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS guidance, including the underlying guidance elements.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.5% to $65.75 while gold traded down 0.1% at $3,347.00.
Silver traded up 0.2% to $36.475 on Wednesday, while copper rose 1.3% to $5.1645.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.1%. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.5%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.1% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.9% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei dipping 0.56%, China's Shanghai Composite falling 0.09% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.34%.
Economics
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<li>U.S.-based employers announced job cuts of 47,999 in June versus 93,816 in the previous month and 48,786 in the year-ago period.</li>
<li>The volume of mortgage applications increased by 2.7% from the previous week during the last week of June.</li>
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US Stocks Mixed; UniFirst Shares Fall After Q3 Results

UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) raises FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $7.30-$7.70 to $7.60-$8.00 vs $7.56 analyst estimate. Affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $2.422 billion-$2.432 billion to $2.422 billion-$2.432 billion vs $2.428 billion estimate.

UniFirst Raises FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $7.30-$7.70 to $7.60-$8.00 vs $7.56 Est; Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $2.422B-$2.432B vs $2.428B Est

UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.17 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.09 by 3.93 percent. This is a 0.91 percent decrease over earnings of $2.19 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $610.778 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $614.510 million by 0.61 percent. This is a 1.23 percent increase over sales of $603.328 million the same period last year.

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UniFirst Q3 Adj. EPS $2.17 Beats $2.09 Estimate, Sales $610.778M Miss $614.510M Estimate

U.S. futures rose on Wednesday after a mixed close on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading slightly higher.
After the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 scaled new highs for two days, the indices slipped on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending One Big Beautiful Bill Act, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46211326/one-big-beautiful-bill-passes-senate-with-jd-vances-tie-breaking-vote-trump-says-its-going-to-go-very-nicely-in-the-house">passed narrowly in the Senate</a>. The legislation is now set to move to the House of Representatives for potential final approval. 
The Senate passed the measure in a 51-50 vote with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie. The vote followed an all-night debate in which Republicans grappled with the bill's price tag and its impact on the healthcare system.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.28% and the two-year bond was at 3.79%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 80.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>0.52%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were slightly higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.094% at $618.23, while the QQQ advanced 0.049% to $547.26, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Tuesday, the materials, health care, and energy sectors led gains on the S&amp;P 500, while information technology and communication services bucked the trend, closing lower.
Overall, U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index notably gaining during the session as the U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill."
Economic data released on Tuesday showed mixed signals. The number of job openings increased by 374,000 to 7.769 million in May, indicating a stronger labor market.
The ISM manufacturing PMI also showed improvement, rising to 49 in June from 48.5 in the prior month, surpassing market estimates of 48.8.
Conversely, U.S. construction spending saw a decline, falling by 0.3% month-over-month to an annual rate of $2,138 billion in May.
In corporate news, MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2025.
The Dow Jones index ended 400 points or 0.91% higher at 44,494.94, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 0.11% to 6,198.01. Nasdaq Composite declined 0.82% to 20,202.89, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 1.03% to end at 2,197.54.
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Insights From Analysts:
Following a volatile first half, the S&amp;P 500 appears poised for continued momentum, according to analysis from Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist for LPL Financial.
Historical data spanning back to 1950 suggests a strong bullish precedent for the second half of the year, particularly when the first six months delivered solid gains by the end.
The S&amp;P 500 wrapped up the first half of 2025 with a commendable 5.5% gain, shaking off a deep correction experienced in April. This performance sets the stage for what history indicates could be another period of positive returns.
&#8220;Since 1950, the S&amp;P 500 has followed up a positive first-half return with an average second-half gain of 6.1%,&#8221; Turnquist notes.
Delving deeper into scenarios akin to the current market environment, Turnquist highlights a particularly encouraging trend. &#8220;Furthermore, when first-half gains were within the range of 5–10%, the index also posted an average gain of 6.1% in the second half, with 86% of occurrences producing positive results.&#8221;
This statistical backing provides a compelling case for optimism heading into the latter half of the year.
While the historical data points to a generally positive outlook, Turnquist also tempers expectations with a pragmatic reminder.
&#8220;Despite the bullish precedent from a positive first half, bull markets are not linear, and pullbacks should be expected in the second half.&#8221;
He points out that the average maximum drawdown for the S&amp;P 500 during the second half has been -10.3% since 1950. However, even these potential dips tend to be shallower in scenarios like the present.
&#8220;Second-half drawdowns following a first half of 5–10% or higher average only 8.4%,&#8221; he concludes, suggesting that while volatility is a possibility, significant downturns may be less likely.
Meanwhile, Ryan Detrick from Carson Research highlighted a historical pattern where the S&amp;P 500, after a negative first quarter and a subsequent 10%+ gain in the second quarter, has shown an average third quarter return of 10.7% and a 19% gain for the rest of the year.
The data from 1990, 2009, and 2025 suggests a potential bullish trend for the second half of 2025, supported by Carson Investment Research analysis.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">2025 is in rare company, with stocks down in Q1, but then up 10% or more in Q2. The historically weak Q3 has never been lower (and up 10% on average) and the rest of the yr is up close to 20% on average. Yet another reason to lean bullishly in H2 &#39;25. <a href="https://t.co/kL1uHHO8rs">pic.twitter.com/kL1uHHO8rs</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1940214123335438453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>June&#8217;s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) was up 2.41% in premarket on Wednesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share on revenue of $614.51 million, before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) was 2.03% higher as it is expected to report earnings after market close. Analysts expect it to report a quarterly loss of 4 cents per share on revenue of $67.49 million.</li>
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<li>Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) jumped 13.19% after posting stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday. The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share, beating market estimates of 98 cents per share.</li>
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<li>Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) slipped 1.08% after posting weaker-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and affirming its FY2026 earnings guidance. It reported quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.31 per share.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENV#NASDAQ">ZENV</a>) rose 4.70% ahead of its first quarter earnings expected after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAIC#NASDAQ">DAIC</a>) surged 224.08% as it announced a corporate action where SUACU shareholders will receive one new share of DAIC and 0.5 shares of DAICW for each old share. This move aims to boost stock performance, liquidity, and future growth.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Gryphon Digital Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRYP#NASDAQ">GRYP</a>) climbed 58.68% as it filed an amended S-4 registration with the SEC for its stock-for-stock merger with American Bitcoin Corp.</li>
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<li>Liminatus Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIMN#NASDAQ">LIMN</a>) gained 9.47% after the company said it regained compliance with Nasdaq&#8217;s listing requirements.</li>
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<li>Revelation Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REVB#NASDAQ">REVB</a>) dropped 14.63% as it announced the implementation of a 1-for-3 reverse split of its common stock following approval at its Special Meeting of Stockholders held on June 23, 2025.</li>
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<li>Unity Biotechnology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBX#NASDAQ">UBX</a>) declined 12.45% after the company disclosed that Nasdaq plans to delist its stock, citing diminished operations and failure to meet continued listing standards.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.61% to hover around $65.85 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.11% to hover around $3,335.36 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.07% at the 96.8900 level.
Asian markets ended on a mixed note on Wednesday, as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, South Korea's Kospi, and Japan's Nikkei 225 indices fell. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices rose. European markets were higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher: S&P 500 Sees 'Average Gain Of 6.1%' In 2nd Half, Expert Says

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.07 per share on revenue of $614.67 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Natuzzi (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTZ#NYSE">NTZ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Zenvia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENV#NASDAQ">ZENV</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Franklin Covey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $67.49 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Scheduled For July 2, 2025

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.09 per share on revenue of $614.51 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 5.3% to $200.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) posted stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday. The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share, beating market estimates of 98 cents per share. Greenbrier shares jumped 13.1% to $53.14 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) to post a quarterly loss of 4 cents per share on revenue of $67.49 million for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings after the markets close. Franklin Covey shares rose 4.7% to $25.25 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) posted weaker-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and affirmed its FY2026 earnings guidance. Constellation Brands reported quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.31 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.515 billion, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.554 billion. Constellation Brands shares fell 1.2% to $164.40 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENV#NASDAQ">ZENV</a>) is expected to post earnings for the first quarter after the closing bell. Zenvia shares fell 0.7% to close at $1.49 on Tuesday.</li>
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Constellation Brands, UniFirst And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining 400 points during the session. The U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
On the economic front, the number of job openings climbed by 374,000 to 7.769 million in May. The ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 49 in June versus 48.5 in the previous month, compared to market estimates of 48.8. U.S. construction spending declined by 0.3% month-over-month to an annual rate of $2,138 billion in May.
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Investors are awaiting earnings results from UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) and The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) today.
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UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-07-02. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that UniFirst will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07.
The announcement from UniFirst is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.08, which was followed by a 2.82% drop in the share price the next day.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751389229_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analyst Observations about UniFirst</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on UniFirst.
Analysts have provided UniFirst with 3 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $181.67, suggesting a potential 3.48% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Driven Brands Hldgs, ACV Auctions and VSE, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Driven Brands Hldgs, with an average 1-year price target of $22.0, suggesting a potential 88.31% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for ACV Auctions, with an average 1-year price target of $21.5, suggesting a potential 88.58% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for VSE, with an average 1-year price target of $142.5, suggesting a potential 24.29% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Driven Brands Hldgs, ACV Auctions and VSE are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UniFirst</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$208.07M</td>
<td>1.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driven Brands Hldgs</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.09%</td>
<td>$297.82M</td>
<td>0.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACV Auctions</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>25.40%</td>
<td>$99.32M</td>
<td>-3.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VSE</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>57.68%</td>
<td>$26.82M</td>
<td>-0.91%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
UniFirst ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. UniFirst is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>About UniFirst</h3>
UniFirst Corp provides workplace uniforms, protective clothing, and other workplace products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment that accounts for the majority of the company engages in sales rents and sells clothing and non-garment items, and offers a cleaning service that delivers clean uniforms when it picks up dirty or contaminated ones. Manufacturing segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items. Specialty garments rental and cleaning segment provides specialty garments, non-garments, and cleaning services for nuclear and classroom applications. The First Aid segment provides safety supplies and pill packaging. The Corporate segment consists of various associated costs.
<h3>UniFirst: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: UniFirst's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 28 February, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.95%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: UniFirst's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.06%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): UniFirst's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.14%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): UniFirst's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.9% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: UniFirst's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.03.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look Ahead: UniFirst's Earnings Forecast

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) recently disclosed a new $100 million share repurchase authorization. The company is also set to release third-quarter earnings results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, July 2.</a>
Analysts expect the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.09 per share, down from $2.20 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects to report quarterly revenue of $614.5 million, compared to $603.33 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
With the recent buzz around UniFirst, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. As of now, UniFirst offers an annual dividend yield of 0.74%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend amount of 35 cents per share ($1.40 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from UniFirst, start with a yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by UniFirst's $1.40 dividend: $6,000 / $1.40 = 4,286 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $806,711 worth of UniFirst, or 4,286 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $1.40 = 857 shares, or $161,305 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, since the stock price fluctuates over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
UNF Price Action: Shares of UniFirst gained by 1% to close at $188.22 on Monday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From UniFirst Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, July 2.</a>
Analysts expect the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.09 per share, down from $2.20 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects to report quarterly revenue of $614.5 million, compared to $603.33 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 8, Unifirst disclosed a new $100 million share repurchase authorization.
UniFirst shares gained 0.2% to close at $186.32 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $180 to $152 on April 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $194 to $196 on April 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $218 to $197 on April 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained an Underweight and raised the price target from $170 to $175 on June 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
</ul>
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UniFirst Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Unifirst Announces New $100M Share Repurchase Authorization

In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $194.8, a high estimate of $235.00, and a low estimate of $152.00. This current average has decreased by 4.23% from the previous average price target of $203.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743771631_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of UniFirst's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Manav Patnaik</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to UniFirst. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of UniFirst compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of UniFirst's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on UniFirst analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About UniFirst</h2>
UniFirst Corp provides workplace uniforms, protective clothing, and other workplace products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment that accounts for the majority of the company engages in sales rents and sells clothing and non-garment items, and offers a cleaning service that delivers clean uniforms when it picks up dirty or contaminated ones. Manufacturing segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items. Specialty garments rental and cleaning segment provides specialty garments, non-garments, and cleaning services for nuclear and classroom applications. The First Aid segment provides safety supplies and pill packaging. The Corporate segment consists of various associated costs.
<h3>Financial Insights: UniFirst</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: UniFirst's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.44%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 4.06%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): UniFirst's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 1.14%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): UniFirst's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.9% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: UniFirst's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.03, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Expert Outlook: UniFirst Through The Eyes Of 5 Analysts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik downgraded the rating for UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowered the price target from $180 to $152. UniFirst shares closed at $172.17 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler downgraded Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSEX#NASDAQ">MSEX</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Middlesex Water shares closed at $66.57 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSEX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Michael Sarcone downgraded the rating for EDAP TMS S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDAP#NASDAQ">EDAP</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $8 to $2. Edap shares closed at $1.91 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EDAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas downgraded Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $40 to $31. Dow shares closed at $31.46 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik downgrades UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowers the price target from $180 to $152.

Barclays Downgrades UniFirst to Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $152

UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintains UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $194 to $196.

UBS Maintains Neutral on UniFirst, Raises Price Target to $196

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $218 to $197.

Baird Maintains Neutral on UniFirst, Lowers Price Target to $197

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) reported second-quarter FY25 revenue growth of 1.9% year-on-year to $602.22 million, slightly missing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44604469/unifirst-announces-financial-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-fiscal-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $602.80 million.</a>
Core Laundry Operations revenue increased 1.5% to $530.4 million and Specialty Garments improved 2.2% to $44.4 million.
UniFirst registered&nbsp;an operating income of&nbsp;$31.2&nbsp;million,&nbsp;an increase of&nbsp;11.7%&nbsp;year over year, with an operating margin of 5.2%.
Adjusted&nbsp;EBITDA increased to&nbsp;$68.9&nbsp;million&nbsp;from&nbsp;$64.8&nbsp;million&nbsp;in the prior year. Adjusted EPS&nbsp;of $1.40 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.32.</a>
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UniFirst reported expenses of approximately $1.9 million in the quarter related to its key initiatives, including customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning projects. These items had a $0.09 effect in the&nbsp;second quarter.
UniFirst said its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $201.0 million as of March 1, with no long-term debt outstanding.
The company repurchased 33,000 shares for $6.2 million in the second quarter. As of March 1, UniFirst had $63.7 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.
&#8220;We are excited that our investments in the business are starting to show returns in several areas, including improved profitability, cash flow and overall operational execution,&#8221; said President and CEO Steven Sintros.
In January, Cintas Corporation&nbsp;submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42849347/unifirst-shares-skyrocket-as-cintas-reveals-275-per-share-acquisition-offer" rel="noreferrer noopener">UniFirst for $275 per share in cash</a>.
UniFirst&nbsp;rejected the proposal, claiming it was&nbsp;not in the best interests of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42852132/unifirst-confirms-rejection-of-unsolicited-non-binding-and-highly-conditional-acquisition-proposal" rel="noreferrer noopener">company and its shareholders.</a>
Subsequently Cintas ended the discussion on the acquisition proposal last week, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44470767/unifirst-shares-drop-as-cintas-ends-275share-acquisition-talks-citing-lack-of-interest" rel="noreferrer noopener">the talks remained inconclusive.</a>
Outlook:&nbsp;UniFirst sees FY25 revenue of $2.422 billion &#8211; $2.432 billion (prior view $2.425 billion&nbsp;&#8211; $2.440 billion) against an estimate of $2.430 billion.
The company raised its FY25 EPS outlook<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878530/unifirst-reports-q1-results-adjusted-eps-beats-estimates-despite-sales-miss" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from $6.79 – $7.19</a> to $7.30 &#8211; $7.70 versus the estimate of $7.77.
Price Action: UNF shares traded higher by 0.92% at $176.97 at last check Wednesday.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
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