UNF Dividend History & Yield
UniFirst Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 (in 86 days) | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.365 | $36.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (in 177 days) | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.365 | $36.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 (in 268 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.365 | $36.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 3, 2027 (in 359 days) | Sep 17, 2027 | $0.365 | $36.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UNF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.46 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much UNF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 822 | $226,570 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,110 | $1,132,849 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,220 | $2,265,699 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.53%. $10,000 in UNF would currently pay about $53 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UNF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $0.365 | +4.3% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +6.1% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Sep 6, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
UNF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Raised 4.3% | $0.35 | $0.365 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
UNF scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About UniFirst Corporation
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions; First Aid & Safety Solutions; and Other. The company offers uniforms, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; specialized protective wear comprising flame resistant and high visibility garments; and first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies, as well as safety training services.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Specialty Business Services. First dividend on our records: Dec 1, 1986. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
UNF dividend FAQ
When is UNF's next ex-dividend date?
UNF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 4, 2026 (in 86 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.365 per share, expected on Dec 18, 2026.
How often does UNF pay dividends?
UNF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.365 per share with an ex-date of Sep 4, 2026.
What is UNF's dividend yield?
UNF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.53%, based on $1.46 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $275.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.46 per share, is 0.53%.
How much does UNF pay per share?
UNF pays about $0.365 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.46 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $146.00 a year.
Has UNF grown or cut its dividend?
UNF has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.9% a year (+4.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of UNF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.53%, you would need about 822 shares of UNF (roughly $226,570 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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