UniFirst's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $0.37. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.45. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, UniFirst's Dividend Yield % is 0.53%.
Warning Sign:
UniFirst Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
During the past 12 months, UniFirst's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of UniFirst was 88.20% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
UniFirst's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of UniFirst was 0.23. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
UniFirst Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.365000
2026-06-05
2026-06-05
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.365000
2026-03-06
2026-03-06
2026-03-27
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.365000
2025-12-05
2025-12-05
2026-01-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-09-05
2025-09-05
2025-09-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
UniFirst's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $273.56.
UniFirst's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.445.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of UniFirst was 0.93%. The lowest was 0.09%. And the median was 0.51%.
Warning Sign:
UniFirst Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
UniFirst Dividends per Share Related Terms
UniFirst Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
UNF vs AZZ, AMTM, DLB: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
UniFirst Dividend Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Dividend Yield % falls into.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Dividends per Share of $1.45 as of May. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Dividends per Share too high?
UniFirst's current Dividends per Share is $1.45. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Dividends per Share compare to AZZ and AMTM?
UniFirst's Dividends per Share of $1.45 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Dividends per Share is $1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UniFirst stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst (UNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $195.11, compared to a current price of $273.56 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $1.45. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Dividends per Share is $1.45 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $273.56 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.11.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Dividends per Share: $1.45
GF Value™: $195.11 vs. price of $273.56 (40.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UniFirst Corp provides uniform and workwear programs, facility management, and safety supplies and services across North America. It designs, manufactures, rents, cleans, and sells uniforms and protective clothing, including flame-resistant and high-visibility garments. It also offers industrial wiping products, floor mats, cleaning supplies, first aid cabinets, and fire protection services such as inspection and maintenance. Serving various industries, the company provides customized uniforms and specialized cleaning for nuclear and cleanroom facilities. It operates through three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Uniform & Facility Service Solutions.
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