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WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation ( :UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, has announced a $28-million expansion of its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center. The project includes a 110,000-square-foot addition to the 360,000-square-foot facility, advanced robotics technology, and a streamlined ordering system designed to support growth and boost opera ...

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WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, has published its FY 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. From our 290+ facilities around the globe to uniform deliveries and sustainable operations, UniFirst prioritizes environmental care, social connections, and responsible governance in everything we do. The Report ...

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UniFirst Corporation (UNF) reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended Nov. 30, 2024) adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, the company’s earnings were $2.31 per share, up 2.2% year over year.UniFirst’s total revenues of $605 million came in line with the consensus estimate. The top line increased 1.9% year over year.UNF’s shares jumped 4.8% on the last ...

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Investment Recommendation - The analyst recommended a hold rating for UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) due to concerns about the FY25 performance outlook [1] - The stock was trading at a valuation that raised concerns about its future performance [1] Investment Criteria - An ideal investment should operate in a sector projected to experience structural (organic) growth exceeding GDP growth over the next 5-10 years [1] - The investment should generate profits from sustainable competitive advantages that translate into attractive unit economics [1] - The company should be managed by competent, ethical, and long-term thinkers [1] - The investment should have a fair valuation [1] Disclosure - The analyst has no stock, option, or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours [1] - The article expresses the analyst's own opinions and is not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha) [1] - The analyst has no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in the article [1]

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For the quarter ended November 2024, UniFirst (UNF) reported revenue of $604.91 million, up 1.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.40, compared to $2.38 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $604.83 million, representing a surprise of +0.01%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +5.73%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.27.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how t ...