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UniFirst Corporation Stock Jumps After Report Says Cintas Is Nearing a Deal Above $275 a Share

UniFirst Corporation Stock Jumps After Report Says Cintas Is Nearing a Deal Above $275 a Share

Cintas is in advanced talks to acquire UniFirst for over $275 a share, or about $5.2 billion, Bloomberg Law reported. UniFirst stock jumped 13.6% in premarket trading Friday. The companies have negotiated on and off since 2022, with Cintas’ latest offer representing a 64% premium. Any deal would require a contract, shareholder approval, and could face antitrust scrutiny.
UniFirst stock jumps after report of renewed Cintas takeover talks — what investors watch next

UniFirst stock jumps after report of renewed Cintas takeover talks — what investors watch next

UniFirst shares surged 15% to $230.01 premarket Tuesday after Bloomberg reported takeover talks with Cintas. Cintas confirmed a $275-per-share cash offer in December, valuing UniFirst at $5.2 billion. UniFirst’s board is reviewing the proposal with advisers and has not commented further. Trading volume in UniFirst quadrupled, while investors await updates from either company.
11 February 2026
UniFirst Corporation Stock (UNF) Jumps After Cintas Renews $275 Buyout Offer — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

UniFirst Corporation Stock (UNF) Jumps After Cintas Renews $275 Buyout Offer — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

Cintas Corporation made a $5.2 billion all-cash offer to acquire UniFirst at $275 per share, its third attempt to buy the company. UniFirst confirmed receipt of the non-binding proposal and said its board is reviewing the bid. UniFirst shares jumped 18% to $201 after the news, well below the offer price. Cintas included a $350 million reverse termination fee if regulators block the deal.
Cintas (CTAS) Stock on December 2, 2025: Institutions Buy the Dip as Analysts See Mid‑Teens Upside

Cintas (CTAS) Stock on December 2, 2025: Institutions Buy the Dip as Analysts See Mid‑Teens Upside

Cintas Corporation closed at $184.19 on December 2, 2025, near its 52-week low and down about 17% over the past year, despite continued revenue growth and strong margins. Arrowstreet Capital, Panagora Asset Management, and Edgestream Partners have all increased their stakes in recent filings. Cintas’ market cap stands near $75 billion, with the stock trading at over 40 times trailing earnings.
3 December 2025
Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas shares closed at $185.43 on December 1, 2025, down nearly 19% from the June high of $229.24 and just above the 52-week low. The company reported Q1 FY 2026 revenue of $2.72 billion, up 8.7% year over year, and net income of $491.1 million. Cintas announced a new $1 billion buyback and extended its dividend growth streak. The stock trades at about 41–42 times trailing earnings.

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  • Lean Hog Futures Slump Amid Lower USDA Prices and Slaughter Numbers
    May 20, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT. Lean hog futures fell 45 to 90 cents on Wednesday's session, pressured by a 73-cent drop in the USDA's national base hog price to $93.62. The CME Lean Hog Index nudged up 5 cents to $90.55 on May 18. USDA's pork carcass cutout value declined 70 cents to $96.18 per hundredweight, with the ham primal as the lone gain. Federally inspected hog slaughter totaled 485,000 head on Tuesday, down from the prior week and last year, weighing on market sentiment. June 26 hog futures closed at $97.275, July 26 at $101.700, and August 26 at $101.225, all declining. The market faces headwinds from weaker prices and reduced supply.

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AT&T Shares Fall as Fiber Expansion, Cash Vow, Satellite Strategy Under Scrutiny

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