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UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UNF - US9047081040 - Common Stock

203.3 USD
+1.29 (+0.64%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
203.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, UNF scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although UNF is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
UNF is one of the better performing stocks in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry, it outperforms 75% of 80 stocks in the same industry.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, UNF outperforms 62% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
UNF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so UNF is lagging the market.
In the last month UNF has a been trading in the 166.41 - 218.52 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
UNIFIRST CORP/MA / UNF Weekly stock chart
UNIFIRST CORP/MA / UNF Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

UNF has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 193.60, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

150.98

205.33

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 190.36 to 193.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 178.89 to 180.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @169.68 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @152.50 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for UNF is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for UNF is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength62.82NEUTRALUNF is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of UNF is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of UNF is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of UNF is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)67.32NEUTRALThe RSI value for UNF is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.37POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests UNF has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)65.93NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for UNF is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.11MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for UNF suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)38.56POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for UNF suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
205.12190.3514.77 (7.20%)13.89%
An entry @205.12. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @190.35. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 14.77 points, which is 7.20%.When investing 13.89% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
UNIFIRST CORP/MA / UNF Daily stock chart

UNIFIRST CORP/MA

NYSE:UNF (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 203.3 0 (0%)

203.3

+1.29 (+0.64%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Performance
% Chg0.64%
1 Week5%
2 Weeks1.87%
1 Month12.24%
3 Month29.12%
6 Month16.64%
12 Month-7.88%
2 Year20%
3 Year2.45%
5 Year-4.46%
10 Year93.07%
15 Year264.6%
Volatility
ATR(14)9.46
ATR(20)%4.11%
ATR Inc-27.55%
Range Today6.11
ADR(20)7.13
ADR(20)%3.51%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS62.82
3 months CRS92.47
6 months CRS78.45
Mansfield-0.09
10 Day High205.11
10 Day Low186.61
20 Day High218.52
20 Day Low166.42
52 Week High232.14
52 Week Low147.66
CS1 End193.6
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.96%
DER(5)2.45%
Volume182.10K
Volume Incr-11.76%
Vol(5)250.56K
Vol(50)223.48K

UNIFIRST CORP/MA / UNF FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to UNF.


What is the current trend direction of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

The current trend direction for UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?

UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) has an RSI value of 67.3166. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?

The MACD indicator for UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) has a value of 0.374125, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for UNF stock?

The short term momentum for UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is positive.