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UniFirst Q4 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2026 earnings summary21 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
FY26 revenue rose 3.7% to $2.523B; net income fell to $109.5M from $148.3M and diluted EPS to $6.02 from $7.98.
Q4 revenue increased 5.0% to $645.0M, while operating income declined to $41.7M; Adjusted EBITDA rose to $94.9M.
Results included merger-related and ERP initiative costs; merger review remained underway, with closing expected before calendar year-end 2026, subject to approvals and other conditions.
Financial highlights
Q4 operating income was $41.7M vs. $49.6M; net income was $34.7M vs. $41.0M; diluted EPS was $1.90 vs. $2.23 YoY.
FY operating income was $136.0M vs. $184.5M; Adjusted EBITDA was $327.1M vs. $336.8M; net income was $109.5M vs. $148.3M.
FY operating cash flow was $205.3M vs. $296.9M; capital expenditures, including capitalized software, were $134.5M vs. $154.3M.
Q4 results included $14.4M of transaction costs and $2.8M of ERP initiative costs; together, these reduced operating income by $17.3M and net income by $12.9M.
FY26 included $37.2M of transaction costs and $13.3M of ERP costs; together, they reduced operating income by $50.5M and net income by $37.9M.
Outlook and guidance
Merger closing was expected before calendar year-end 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals.
Pending the Cintas transaction, financial guidance and quarterly earnings calls were suspended.
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- Revenue and net income grew 1.9% and 1.8%, with strong cash flow and stable outlook.UNFQ1 2025
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UniFirst Corporation, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing, enhances your company image and also protects your employees. UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms, corporate attire, entrance mats and other floor care products, restroom supplies, soaps and dispensers, and first aid products. Its Uniform Rental Program includes lease, delivery, cleaning, repair and maintenance services of various apparel items.