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UniFirst Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Revenue for the quarter ended May 30, 2026, increased 3.9% year-over-year to $634.4 million, driven by organic growth and improved customer retention in Uniform & Facility Service Solutions.
Net income for the quarter was $19.9 million, down from $39.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher selling and administrative expenses, including $20.7 million in merger-related costs and $5.2 million in ERP project costs.
The company entered into a merger agreement with Cintas, with shareholders approving the deal; regulatory review is ongoing following a Second Request from the FTC.
Financial highlights
Quarterly revenue rose to $634.4 million from $610.8 million year-over-year; nine-month revenue reached $1.88 billion, up 3.3%.
Operating income for the quarter fell to $23.0 million from $48.2 million, with operating margin dropping to 3.6% from 7.9%.
Adjusted EBITDA was $82.6 million, down from $85.8 million; margin decreased to 13.0% from 14.1%.
Net income for the quarter was $19.9 million, with diluted EPS of $1.09, compared to $2.13 in the prior year.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $163.2 million, down from $203.5 million at the prior fiscal year-end; cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $168.9 million as of May 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued growth in Uniform & Facility Service Solutions and First Aid & Safety Solutions, but notes that inflation, labor costs, and regulatory uncertainties could pressure margins.
No financial guidance or quarterly calls are being provided due to the pending merger with Cintas, which is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026, pending regulatory approval.
- Revenue and net income grew 1.9% and 1.8%, with strong cash flow and stable outlook.UNF
Q1 20258 Jul 2026 - Revenue and net income grew, EPS guidance raised, but margins pressured by costs.UNF
Q3 20258 Jul 2026 - 2026 revenue growth expected, but margins pressured by tariffs and tech investments.UNF
Q4 20258 Jul 2026 - Record 2024 results with strong cash flow; 2025 outlook sees margin impact from investments.UNF
Q4 20248 Jul 2026 - Uniform and facility services leader to be acquired by Cintas after steady growth and strong retention.UNF
Investor presentation18 May 2026 - UniFirst shareholders to receive cash and Cintas stock in a merger expected to close in late 2026.UNF
Proxy filing11 May 2026 - Revenue up 2.7% but margins and net income declined amid higher costs and investments.UNF
Q1 202616 Apr 2026 - Revenue up 3.4% but profits down amid higher costs and merger expenses; Cintas deal pending.UNF
Q2 20267 Apr 2026 - Net income surged 56.8% on 4.6% revenue growth, with margin and cash flow improvements.UNF
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