The earnings call presents a mixed picture, with modest revenue growth and increases in net income and EBITDA, but also challenges in operating income and core laundry revenue growth. The company is facing a challenging pricing environment and incurred significant advisory and legal costs. However, strong performance in the First Aid segment and a solid balance sheet provide positive notes.

Company Guidance

During the Q3 2025 earnings call, UniFirst provided various metrics and insights regarding their financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company reported consolidated revenues of $610.8 million, marking a 1.2% increase from the previous year, with a slight decrease in operating income to $48.2 million from $48.5 million. Net income rose to $39.7 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, from $38.1 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, in the prior year. The effective tax rate increased to 25.7% from 22.9%. The Core Laundry Operations segment saw revenues of $533.2 million, a 0.9% rise, while the Specialty Garments segment and First Aid segment reported revenues of $47.8 million and $29.8 million, respectively. The company highlighted the impact of $5.7 million in expenses related to strategic advisory and legal costs. UniFirst maintained its annual revenue guidance between $2.422 billion and $2.432 billion, while increasing its diluted earnings per share guidance to a range of $7.60 to $8. The company also emphasized ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure, such as their ERP system, to drive growth and efficiency, while managing challenges related to tariffs and a cautious customer environment.

Revenue Increase

Third quarter consolidated revenues were $610.8 million, an increase of 1.2% from the previous fiscal year.

Net Income Growth

Net income for the quarter increased to $39.7 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, from $38.1 million or $2.03 per diluted share in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to $85.8 million from $84.8 million in the prior year, or 1.2%.

First Aid Segment Growth

First Aid segment's revenues increased to $29.8 million, from $27.3 million in the prior year, a 9% increase.

Solid Balance Sheet

No long-term debt and cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $211.9 million.

Free Cash Flow Increase

Free cash flow increased 22% to $86.7 million.

UniFirst (UNF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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UNF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 22, 2025	2025 (Q4)	2.11 / -	2.46	―	―	―
Jul 02, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.10 / 2.17	2.19	-0.91% (-0.02)	―
Apr 02, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.35 / 1.40	1.22	14.75% (+0.18)	―
Jan 08, 2025	2025 (Q1)	2.21 / 2.40	2.38	0.84% (+0.02)	―
Oct 23, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.05 / 2.46	1.75	40.57% (+0.71)	―
Jun 26, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.86 / 2.19	1.66	31.93% (+0.53)	―
Mar 27, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.43 / 1.22	1.39	-12.23% (-0.17)	―
Jan 03, 2024	2024 (Q1)	2.18 / 2.38	2.21	7.69% (+0.17)	―
Oct 18, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.63 / 1.75	1.79	-2.23% (-0.04)	―
Jun 28, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.79 / 1.66	1.77	-6.21% (-0.11)	―

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UNF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 02, 2025	$190.41	$171.07	-10.16%
Apr 02, 2025	$175.04	$176.83	+1.02%
Jan 08, 2025	$203.97	$213.72	+4.78%
Oct 23, 2024	$188.92	$183.02	-3.12%

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FAQ

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UniFirst Corp (UNF) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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UNF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 2.11.

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