UniFirst Corp.: Downgrade To Hold As Upside Potential Is Limited Given Weak FY25 Outlook [Seeking Alpha]
Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
Last unifirst corporation earnings: 4/1 08:00 am
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8min Summary I downgraded UniFirst Corp. from buy to hold due to disappointing FY25 growth and margin outlook, despite a decent 4Q24 performance. Core Laundry segment growth decelerated for the seventh consecutive quarter, with management guiding only 1.3%-2.3% y/y growth for FY25. Pricing and volume headwinds, including negative add-stops and high inflation, are expected to impact growth and margins significantly. UNF trades at a premium to Vestis Corp. despite similar growth and margin profiles, limiting upside potential and justifying a hold rating. Luis Alvarez Investment action I recommended a buy rating for UniFirst Corp. ( NYSE: UNF ) when I wrote about it in July, as I believed it could continue to expand margin and that valuation should rerate upwards if UNF meets This article was written by GS Investing 1.22K Follower s Follow I consider an investment ideal if it performs its core business in a sector projected to experience structural (organic) gr
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- UniFirst Co. (NYSE: UNF) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating.MarketBeat
- UniFirst Co. (NYSE: UNF) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating.MarketBeat
- Unifirst Declares Increased Cash DividendsGlobeNewswire
- UniFirst Co. (NYSE: UNF) had its price target raised by analysts at Robert W. Baird from $199.00 to $200.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
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- 10/23/24 - Beat
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- 11/22/24 - Form 4
- 11/22/24 - Form 4
- 11/22/24 - Form 4
- UNF's page on the SEC website