UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

UniFirst beat expectations on both the top and bottom line in the third fiscal quarter of 2026, reported July 1, 2026, as revenue rose 3.9% to about $634.4 million, led by Uniform & Facility Service Solutions revenue that increased 3.9% to roughly $575.7 million while First Aid & Safety Solutions grew 3.4% to about $30.8 million. On a consensus basis, revenue of $634.4 million topped the $627.7 million estimate (+1.1%), and adjusted EPS of $2.17 topped the $1.91 estimate (+13.6%) while coming in essentially flat versus $2.17 a year ago. Profitability this quarter reflected a gross margin of about 37.0% alongside an operating margin of roughly 3.6%, with operating income of about $23.0 million. Net income fell 49.8% year over year to roughly $19.9 million (down from $39.7 million a year ago). The company generated about $50.9 million of operating cash flow and paid roughly $6.3 million in dividends. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $2.04 on revenue of $634.4 million.