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UniFirst(UNF) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

2026-01-07 15:02

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues increased to $621.3 million, up 2.7% from the prior year period [3][10] - Operating income declined to $45.3 million from $55.5 million year-over-year [10] - Net income decreased to $34.4 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, down from $43.1 million, or $2.31 per diluted share [10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $82.8 million compared to $94 million in the prior year [10] - Effective tax rate increased to 26.9% from 25.6% in the prior year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Uniform and Facility Service Solutions segment revenues increased to $565.9 million, with organic growth of 2.4% [11][12] - Operating margin for the Uniform and Facility Service Solutions segment was 7.4%, down from 8.8% in the previous year [12] - First Aid and Safety Solutions segment revenues grew by 15.3% to $30.2 million [14] - Other segment revenues decreased by 2.9% to $25.2 million [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The employment climate has softened, affecting rental and direct sale accounts [6][14] - Energy costs represented 4.1% of revenues in the first quarter [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on investments in sales and service organizations to build a sustainable growth platform [3][4] - Key initiatives include operational excellence through the UniFirst Way, enhanced inventory management, and digital transformation [4][5] - The company is evaluating an unsolicited proposal from Cintas, engaging independent advisors to determine the best course of action [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains confident in the ongoing investments yielding measurable improvements [7] - The full-year guidance for fiscal 2026 remains unchanged, with consolidated revenue expected between $2.475 billion and $2.495 billion [16] - Management anticipates steady improvement towards mid-single-digit organic growth and high-teens adjusted EBITDA margins by 2027 or 2028 [18][19] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $32 million of common stock during the quarter and increased the common stock dividend [7] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $38.9 million, with four first-aid businesses acquired for $14.9 million [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timeline for achieving long-term objectives - Management expects to see steady improvement towards mid-single-digit organic growth and high-teens adjusted EBITDA margins by 2027 or 2028 [18][19] Question: New account growth and customer mix - New account growth is strong, particularly in mid-size accounts, due to a tiered sales organization [31][32] Question: Impact of employment climate on growth - The employment climate has become a headwind, affecting existing account penetration and overall growth [33][34] Question: Unchanged revenue guidance - Management feels positive about top-line momentum but believes it is too early to make meaningful changes to guidance [38][39] Question: Categories of savings from margin improvement initiatives - Significant opportunities include global inventory sharing and new product launches, with benefits expected to materialize over the next few years [41][42][43]