WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (“UniFirst” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended November 29, 2025. First Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 2.7% to $621.3 million compared to $604.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating margin was 7.3% compared to 9.2% in the prior year period, refl ...

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2026 first quarter results on January 7, 2026 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 7, 2026 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 oth ...

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (the “Company” or “UniFirst”) (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, today announced that the preliminary vote count from the Company’s proxy solicitor indicates that the Company’s nominees, Steven S. Sintros and Joseph M. Nowicki, were re-elected to the UniFirst Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s Annual Meeting ...

Core Points - UniFirst Corporation filed its preliminary proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, recommending shareholders vote for its director nominees and expressing confidence in its long-term growth strategy [1][3][4] Group 1: Board of Directors - The Board nominated CEO Steven S. Sintros and Audit Committee Chairman Joseph M. Nowicki for election, while Raymond C. Zemlin will retire after his term [2] - The Board recommends shareholders vote against the nominees proposed by Engine Capital Management, LP, advocating for its own candidates instead [3] - The current Board consists of seven directors, five of whom are independent, with expertise in finance, operations, technology, and other relevant areas [5] Group 2: Strategic Focus - The Company emphasizes a clear strategy focused on investing in people, technology, and infrastructure to drive growth and profitability [4] - The Board is committed to refreshing its composition, having appointed three new independent directors in the past three years [5] Group 3: Proxy Materials - UniFirst's preliminary proxy materials are available on the SEC's website, and definitive materials will be mailed to eligible shareholders [6] - Shareholders are advised to disregard any proxy materials from Engine Capital and to use the WHITE proxy card provided by UniFirst [6] Group 4: Company Overview - UniFirst is a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, with over 270 service locations and more than 2 million workers outfitted daily [8]

Core Insights - UniFirst Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full year financial results for fiscal 2025, highlighting a solid performance despite the absence of an extra operational week compared to the previous fiscal year [1][4]. Financial Highlights - Q4 2025 revenues were $614.4 million, down from $639.9 million in Q4 2024, but increased by 3.4% when excluding the impact of the extra week in the prior year [6][11]. - Full year revenues for fiscal 2025 reached $2.432 billion, a slight increase of 0.2%, with a 2.1% increase when excluding the extra week [6][11]. - Operating income for Q4 2025 was $49.6 million, compared to $54.0 million in Q4 2024, while full year operating income was $184.5 million, up 0.5% from the previous year [6][11]. - Net income for Q4 2025 was $41.0 million, down from $44.6 million in Q4 2024, while full year net income increased to $148.3 million from $145.5 million [6][11]. Segment Performance - The Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment reported Q4 revenues of $560.1 million, a decrease from $586.0 million in the prior year, with organic growth of 2.9% attributed to new account sales and improved customer retention [6][11]. - The First Aid & Safety Solutions segment saw revenues of $31.1 million in Q4 2025, up from $29.3 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a strong organic growth of 12.4% [12]. - Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment was 14.3% in Q4 2025, down from 14.9% in Q4 2024, impacted by investments in growth and digital transformation [6][8]. Cost and Investment Insights - Costs related to Key Initiatives, including CRM and ERP projects, amounted to $1.4 million in Q4 2025 and $6.8 million for the full year, affecting operating and Adjusted EBITDA margins [3][4][7]. - The company anticipates $7.0 million in costs related to Key Initiatives for fiscal 2026 [10]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of August 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $203.5 million, an increase from $161.6 million in the prior year [12][17]. - Cash flow from operating activities increased to $296.9 million in fiscal 2025, reflecting a 0.5% growth [12][22]. - The company repurchased 402,415 shares for approximately $70.9 million during fiscal 2025, with $40.6 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization [12][22]. Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, UniFirst expects revenues between $2.475 billion and $2.495 billion, with fully diluted earnings per share projected between $6.58 and $6.98 [10][12].

Company Overview - UniFirst Corporation is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety supplies and services [3] - The company manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries and manufactures its own branded workwear and protective clothing at five ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities [3] - UniFirst operates more than 270 service locations and serves over 300,000 customer locations, outfitting more than 2 million workers daily with a workforce of over 16,000 employees [3] Upcoming Financial Reporting - UniFirst Corporation will report its Fiscal 2025 third quarter results on July 2, 2025, before the market opens [1] - A conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss quarterly financial results, business highlights, and outlook [1] - The company may address questions regarding business and financial developments, earnings forecasts, and other relevant matters, potentially including undisclosed information [1]