UNF Unifirst Corp Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

UNF's Stochastic Oscillator sits in oversold zone for 17 days

The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an uptrend is expected.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where UNF's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 18 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 60%.

Following a +1.30% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UNF advanced for three days, in 166 of 312 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

UNF may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 25, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on UNF as a result. In 49 of 86 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 57%.

UNF moved below its 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for UNF crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 03, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 10 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 62%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UNF declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 63%.

The Aroon Indicator for UNF entered a downward trend on September 08, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 7 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. UNF’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 62 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.181) is normal, around the industry mean (8.023). P/E Ratio (41.867) is within average values for comparable stocks, (60.976). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.510) is also within normal values, averaging (1.977). Dividend Yield (0.005) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.947) is also within normal values, averaging (9.694).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 82 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.