UNF Stock and Options Trade Setup — UniFirst
NYSE · Industrials · Limited options liquidity; wide spreads expected · Mid cap · ~$3.5B
UNF operates a capital-intensive but highly recurring business model — once a uniform program is installed at a facility, customer retention is extremely high due to the operational complexity of switching. The company serves essential industries where workplace safety standards mandate protective clothing, providing consistent contract revenue. New account wins and ancillary services like floor mat rental and facility hygiene products expand revenue per location. As manufacturing and distribution activity recovers domestically, UNF's industrial customer base expands organically. Conservative balance sheet management and steady dividend payments reflect the business's cash generation reliability.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move UNF against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Industrial production slowdown reducing new account growth
- 2.Labor cost inflation in garment processing operations
- 3.Competition from Cintas and Aramark on national accounts
UNF Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNF a good options trade today?+
UniFirst (UNF) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 65/100, ranking it top 40%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a watchlist setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is UNF's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
UNF's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 61%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past UNF trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for UNF?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the UNF setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh UNF's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If UNF drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for UNF?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to UNF: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is UNF outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. UNF currently scores 65.
How does UNF compare to other Industrials setups?+
UNF's sector rank and percentile against other Industrials tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Industrials Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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