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UniFirst (UNF) investor relations material
UniFirst Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q1 2026 revenue increased 2.7% year-over-year to $621.3 million, driven by growth in Uniform & Facility Service Solutions and First Aid & Safety Solutions.
Net income declined 20.3% year-over-year to $34.4 million, with operating margin falling to 7.3% from 9.2% due to higher costs and planned investments.
Strategic investments in sales, service, and digital transformation are beginning to improve account retention, new sales, and product placements.
The board is evaluating an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Cintas, with independent advisors engaged.
The company reorganized into three reportable segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions, and Other.
Financial highlights
Operating income declined to $45.3 million from $55.5 million year-over-year, reflecting higher costs and investments.
Diluted EPS was $1.89, down from $2.31 in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $82.8 million, down from $94 million in the prior year; margin fell to 13.3% from 15.5%.
Cash and short-term investments at quarter-end were $129.5 million; no long-term debt.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $14.9 million, down from $58.1 million in the prior year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at $2.475–$2.495 billion; fully diluted EPS guidance maintained at $6.58–$6.98.
Guidance includes $7 million in costs for key initiatives; does not assume future share buybacks.
Margin inflection expected in 2027 as major initiatives and ERP implementation mature.
Management expects current cash, operations, and credit availability to be sufficient for anticipated needs over the next 12 months.
Inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty remain risks to future margins and growth.
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