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Unifirst (UNF) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (UNF) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 0.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.36
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.03%
Overall Dividend Rating 54.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.87%
Payout Ratio 15.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 94.7%
Total Return 12m: -0.88%
#22 in Group
Total Return 5y: 3.82%
#35 in Group
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Number of Payouts Yearly

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
UNF 3,196m 0.78% 0.87%
GLO 627m 8.47% 66.1%
SW 9,276m 13.6% 21.3%
COOR 319m 12.1% 12.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
UNF 3,196m 6.03% 15.9%
EDEN 8,171m 9.46% 54.7%
BRAV 1,750m 9.24% 67.8%
SW 9,276m 33.3% 62.3%

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UNF Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.35 0.17%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-03 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% 0.18%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.33 0.18%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.33 0.21%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.33 0.19%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% 0.19%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.31 0.18%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-29 Quarterly 0.31 0.17%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.31 0.16%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2023-01-04 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% 0.16%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-28 Quarterly 0.3 0.17%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-29 Quarterly 0.3 0.17%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.3 0.18%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.15%
2021-09-03 2021-09-07 2021-09-28 Quarterly 0.25 0.11%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.25 0.11%
2021-03-08 2021-03-09 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.25 0.1%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.25 0.13%
2020-09-03 2020-09-07 2020-09-28 Quarterly 0.25 0.13%
2020-06-05 2020-06-08 2020-06-29 Quarterly 0.25 0.13%
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-30 Quarterly 0.25
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.25 121.2%
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.113
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.113
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.113
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.113
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.113
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.113 197.4%
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.038
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.038
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.038
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.038
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.038
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.038
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.038
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.038
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.038
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2016-01-07 Quarterly 0.038
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.038
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.038

UNF Dividend FAQ

Does UNF pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, UNF paid a dividend of 1.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of UNF?

As of April 2025, UNF`s dividend yield is 0.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.36M USD by the current share price of 161.86.

How often does UNF pay dividends?

UNF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UNF has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UNF?

The next ex-dividend date for Unifirst (UNF) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UNF?

UNF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.03M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UNF?

UNF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 870K%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Unifirst five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.36M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (155.91):

What is the Payout Consistency of UNF?

UNF Payout Consistency is 94.7%.
Highly consistent: Unifirst has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does UNF have a good Dividend Yield?

UNF`s 0.78% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UNF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNF is 15.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UNF?

UNF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.08%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

UNF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UNF`s Outstanding Shares?

Unifirst`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.37% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -80.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Unifirst ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1994-01-20 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 20,160,000
1986 20,160,000
1987 20,188,000 +0.14%
1988 20,196,000 +0.04%
1989 20,295,000 +0.49%
1990 20,321,000 +0.13%
1991 20,344,000 +0.11%
1992 20,406,000 +0.3%
1993 20,502,000 +0.47%
1994 20,740,700 +1.16%
1995 20,606,100 -0.65%
1996 20,789,500 +0.89%
1997 20,465,100 -1.56%
1998 20,434,800 -0.15%
1999 19,642,900 -3.88%
2000 19,620,000 -0.12%
2001 19,250,000 -1.89%
2002 19,271,000 +0.11%
2003 19,249,000 -0.11%
2004 19,277,000 +0.15%
2005 19,328,000 +0.26%
2006 19,322,000 -0.03%
2007 19,366,000 +0.23%
2008 19,445,400 +0.41%
2009 19,434,000 -0.06%
2010 19,487,000 +0.27%
2011 19,557,000 +0.36%
2012 19,693,000 +0.7%
2013 19,891,000 +1.01%
2014 20,008,000 +0.59%
2015 20,132,000 +0.62%
2016 20,249,000 +0.58%
2017 20,434,000 +0.91%
2018 19,302,000 -5.54%
2019 19,123,000 -0.93%
2020 19,019,000 -0.54%
2021 19,026,000 +0.04%
2022 18,754,000 -1.43%
2023 18,769,000 +0.08%
2024 18,666,000 -0.55%