UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $116M, reflecting +2.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.36 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, UNF's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +2.3%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $179M in fiscal 2019.
UniFirst Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 30.8%, operating margin of 7.6%, and net margin of 6.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CTAS ($2.06B net income, 17.8% margin), ABM ($166M net income, 1.9% margin), ARMK ($383M net income, 1.8% margin), UNF has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare UNF vs CTAS →
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UNF Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148M | +1.9% | $184M | $7.98 | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | $145M | +40.3% | $184M | $7.77 | 6.0% | 7.6% |
| 2023 | $104M | +0.3% | $134M | $5.53 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 2022 | $103M | -31.6% | $134M | $5.46 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | $151M | +11.3% | $196M | $7.94 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| 2020 | $136M | -24.2% | $173M | $7.13 | 7.5% | 9.6% |
| 2019 | $179M | +9.3% | $232M | $9.33 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| 2018 | $164M | +133.5% | $182M | $8.21 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| 2017 | $70M | -43.9% | $110M | $3.44 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| 2016 | $125M | +0.6% | $201M | $6.17 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 2015 | $124M | +3.6% | $200M | $6.15 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| 2014 | $120M | +2.8% | $193M | $5.95 | 8.6% | 13.9% |
| 2013 | $117M | +22.8% | $186M | $5.81 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 2012 | $95M | +24.2% | $151M | $4.76 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
| 2011 | $76M | +0.1% | $124M | $3.85 | 6.7% | 10.9% |
| 2010 | $76M | +0.7% | $130M | $3.92 | 7.4% | 12.7% |
| 2009 | $76M | +24.4% | $134M | $3.92 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| 2008 | $61M | +34.9% | $109M | $3.15 | 6.0% | 10.6% |
| 2007 | $45M | +15.3% | $84M | $2.34 | 5.0% | 9.3% |
| 2006 | $39M | -9.6% | $74M | $2.03 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| 2005 | $43M | +29.1% | $76M | $2.24 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| 2004 | $34M | +24.3% | $64M | $1.74 | 4.7% | 8.9% |
| 2003 | $27M | +0.6% | $49M | $1.40 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| 2002 | $27M | +15.7% | $52M | $1.39 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| 2001 | $23M | +16.9% | $48M | $1.20 | 4.2% | 8.5% |
| 2000 | $20M | -17.6% | $39M | $1.01 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| 1999 | $24M | -27.4% | $52M | $1.18 | 4.9% | 10.6% |
| 1998 | $33M | +15.7% | $54M | $1.62 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| 1997 | $29M | +16.2% | $47M | $1.40 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| 1996 | $25M | +19.9% | $41M | $1.20 | 6.3% | 10.4% |
| 1995 | $21M | +9.0% | $35M | $1.01 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 1994 | $19M | +6.8% | $32M | $0.92 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| 1993 | $18M | +37.2% | $31M | $0.44 | 6.2% | 10.6% |
| 1992 | $13M | -2.3% | $26M | $0.31 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| 1991 | $13M | -7.7% | $24M | $0.32 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 1990 | $14M | +23.3% | $26M | $0.34 | 6.3% | 11.6% |
| 1989 | $12M | - | $24M | $0.14 | 5.5% | 11.0% |
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UNF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNF stock.
What is UNF earnings per share (EPS)?
UNF trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.36, reflecting +2.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +2.3%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is UniFirst Corporation's net income?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) trailing twelve-month net income is $116M as of 2025. Earnings grew +2.7% year-over-year. UniFirst Corporation has been profitable for 37 consecutive years.
Is UNF profitable?
Yes, UNF is profitable with a TTM net income of $116M and a net profit margin of +6.1%. UniFirst Corporation has generated profits for 37 consecutive years.
What is UNF's earnings growth rate?
UNF compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +2.7%, 3-Year: +13.5%, 5-Year: +2.3%, 10-Year: +2.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are UNF's profit margins?
UniFirst Corporation net profit margin is +6.1%, operating margin is +7.6%, and gross margin is +30.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +6.9%.
Is UNF growing earnings?
UNF earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +2.7% trails the 5-year CAGR of +2.3%. TTM net income is $116M.
What was UNF's best earnings year?
UniFirst Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $179M, achieved in fiscal year 2019. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were UNF's earnings last quarter?
UNF's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $20M with diluted EPS of $1.09. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.