UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a range of garment service options, including full-service rental programs in which garments are cleaned and serviced; lease programs in which garments are cleaned and maintained by individual employees; and purchase programs to buy garments and related items directly. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as others who require employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
UniFirst Dividend Announcement
• UniFirst announced a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-03. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-06
• UniFirst annual dividend for 2024 was $1.34
• UniFirst annual dividend for 2023 was $1.26
• UniFirst's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.68%
• UniFirst's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 16.05%
• UniFirst's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 27.43% year
• UniFirst's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 23.72% year
UniFirst Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-06 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2025-01-03 |
2024-09-06 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2024-09-27 |
2024-06-07 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2024-06-28 |
2024-03-07 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2024-03-29 |
2023-12-06 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2024-01-04 |
2023-09-06 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2023-09-28 |
2023-06-07 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2023-06-29 |
2023-03-08 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2023-03-30 |
2022-12-06 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2023-01-04 |
2022-09-06 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2022-09-28 |
2022-06-07 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2022-06-29 |
2022-03-08 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2022-03-30 |
2021-12-06 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2022-01-04 |
2021-09-03 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2021-09-28 |
2021-06-07 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2021-06-29 |
2021-03-08 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2021-03-30 |
2020-12-04 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2021-01-04 |
2020-09-03 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2020-09-28 |
2020-06-05 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2020-06-29 |
2020-03-06 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2020-03-30 |
2019-12-05 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2020-01-03 |
2019-09-05 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-09-27 |
2019-06-06 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-06-28 |
2019-03-07 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-03-29 |
2018-12-06 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-01-04 |
2018-09-06 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2018-09-28 |
2018-06-07 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2018-06-29 |
2018-03-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2018-03-30 |
2017-12-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2018-01-05 |
2017-09-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-09-29 |
2017-06-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-06-30 |
2017-03-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-03-31 |
2016-12-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-01-06 |
2016-09-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2016-09-30 |
2016-06-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2016-07-01 |
2016-03-09 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2016-04-01 |
2015-12-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2016-01-07 |
2015-09-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2015-10-01 |
2015-06-09 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2015-07-02 |
2015-03-10 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2015-04-02 |
2014-12-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2015-01-07 |
2014-09-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2014-10-01 |
2014-06-09 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2014-07-02 |
2014-03-10 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2014-04-02 |
2013-12-06 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2014-01-07 |
2013-09-06 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2013-10-01 |
2013-06-07 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2013-07-02 |
2013-03-08 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2013-04-02 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: UniFirst's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, UniFirst publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, UniFirst distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from UniFirst are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: UniFirst sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, UniFirst distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: UniFirst declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of UniFirst's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review UniFirst's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.