UniFirst Corporation is a leading provider of workplace uniforms and career apparel in North America. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and rental of high-quality uniforms and related products, serving a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors. In addition to uniforms, UniFirst offers a variety of facilities services, such as floor mats, restroom supplies, and first-aid products, ensuring comprehensive solutions for maintaining a clean and professional work environment. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, UniFirst delivers tailored services that support businesses in enhancing their brand image while streamlining operational efficiencies. Read More
Shares of workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after the company released disappointing financial guidance for its 2026 fiscal year, which overshadowed its fourth-quarter results.
Workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 4% year on year to $614.4 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.49 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.23 per share was 7.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) fell 6.3% in the morning session after the company's better-than-expected third-quarter results were overshadowed by a disappointing full-year financial outlook.
Workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 4% year on year to $614.4 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.49 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.23 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (the “Company,” “UniFirst” or “we”) today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 30, 2025, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The fourth quarter and full year in fiscal 2024 included an extra week of operations as compared to fiscal 2025.
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beginning with the fourth quarter and year ended August 30, 2025, UniFirst Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) will be changing the structure of its reporting organization, which will result in corresponding changes to the Company’s financial operating and reportable segments.
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 fourth quarter results on October 22, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company’s view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed.
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WILMINGTON, Mass., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.350 per share (35.0 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.280 per share (28.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on September 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 5, 2025.
