UniFirst's revenue growth has improved modestly to 2.7-5.0% across 2026 quarters and gross margin recovered to 37.4% in 2026Q4 from 29.3% in 2024Q3, but SG&A escalation of 32% (from $133.5M in 2025Q1 to $175.9M in 2026Q3) has compressed operating margin from 9.2% to 3.6% over the same span, leaving 2026Q4's 6.5%…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 21, 2026 | $2.61+27.9% vs $2.04 | $645M+1.7% vs $634M |
Q3 2026 Jul 1, 2026 | $2.17+13.6% vs $1.91 | $634M+1.1% vs $628M |
Q2 2026 Apr 1, 2026 | $1.25+5.0% vs $1.19 | $623M+1.2% vs $615M |
Q1 2026 Jan 7, 2026 | $1.89-7.8% vs $2.05 | $621M+1.0% vs $615M |
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.375 per share (37.5 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.300 per share (30.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2026.
Cintas NASDAQ: CTAS shareholders elected eight directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent auditor for fiscal 2027, and approved the company's reincorporation from Washington state to Delaware at its 2026 annual meeting.
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, announced today that the No.
A company that rents mops and launders uniforms has quietly outrun the S&P 500 for a decade, and most investors never gave it a second glance. Here is what the numbers reveal about how it did it and whether the window is still open.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $235.40 | $4.28B | 39.24 | 3.74% | 4.34% | 4.99% | 0.59% | |
| $222.36 | $88.98B | 43.63 | 8.94% | 17.82% | 42.08% | 0.78% | |
| $52.90 | $3.1B | 18.85 | 4.62% | 1.82% | 9.44% | 1.98% | |
| $52.54 | $13.82B | 36.85 | 6.35% | 1.93% | 11.66% | 0.79% | |
| $5.06 | $466.82M | 7.33 | -8.49% | 4.23% | 9.73% | 5.68% | |
| $42.27 | $7.17B | 12.18 | 6.56% | 11.01% | 22.77% | 1.58% |
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UniFirst Corporation (UNF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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UniFirst Corporation (UNF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) reported $2.52B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 502% more than the $419.1M of fiscal year 1997.
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) grew revenue by 3.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. UniFirst Corporation (UNF) earned $109.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.3% net margin).
Yes. UniFirst Corporation (UNF) pays a dividend that yields 0.59% at the current price, a small yield.
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) had a return on equity (ROE) of 5.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) generated $70.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
