Zacks Investment Research·Sep 17, 2026
Has Vestis Corporation (VSTS) Outpaced Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?Here is how Vestis (VSTS) and Vestas Wind Systems AS (VWDRY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Vestis is emerging from a post-spin restructuring with a sharply de-levered balance sheet (D/E down to 0.29 from 1.59) and a notable free cash flow inflection to $87.0M in Q3 2026, suggesting operational stabilization. However, persistent revenue contraction (...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 11, 2026 | $0.18+81.8% vs $0.10 | $662M-1.1% vs $669M |
Q2 2026 May 12, 2026 | $0.16+77.8% vs $0.09 | $659M+0.6% vs $655M |
Q1 2026 Feb 10, 2026 | $0.10+66.7% vs $0.06 | $663M-0.1% vs $664M |
Q4 2025 Dec 1, 2025 | $0.03-47.7% vs $0.06 | $712M+5.0% vs $678M |
Here is how Vestis (VSTS) and Vestas Wind Systems AS (VWDRY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Vestis (VSTS) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
I reiterate a 'Hold' rating on Vestis due to ongoing revenue weakness and uncertainty around the new business model's execution. Q3 showed improved margins and EBITDA, driven by exiting lower-quality volume and focusing on higher-value route-servicing contracts. Transformation initiatives have delivered ~$30M of ~$50M targeted FY2026 savings, enhancing plant productivity, service quality, and cost structure.
Vestis (VSTS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Benchmark VSTS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.78 | $1.82B | -44.45 | -2.53% | -1.47% | -4.55% | 0.76% | |
| $195.60 | $78.27B | 39.84 | 8.94% | 17.82% | 42.08% | — | |
| $48.46 | $2.84B | 18.71 | 4.62% | 1.82% | 9.44% | — | |
| $4.24 | $391.17M | 9.64 | -8.49% | 3.74% | 8.78% | — | |
| $54.59 | $14.35B | 44.75 | 6.35% | 1.93% | 11.66% | — | |
| $16.43 | $569.61M | -2.27 | -1.87% | -6.73% | -27.06% | — |
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Vestis Corporation (VSTS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 11, 2026·SEC
Jun 15, 2026·SEC
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Vestis Corporation (VSTS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported $2.70B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 10% increase from $2.46B in 2021.
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) saw revenue decline by 2.5% over the past year.
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported a net loss of $5.3M for fiscal year 2025.
Yes, Vestis Corporation (VSTS) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.76%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -4.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) generated $136.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
