The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While there were positive developments in revenue growth, net income increase, and strong performance in the First Aid segment, these were counterbalanced by challenges such as decreased operating margins in Core Laundry and Specialty Garments, lower direct sales, and increased strategic and legal expenses. The sentiment reflects a cautious optimism tempered by existing operational challenges.

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Q4 2025

During the Q3 2025 UniFirst Earnings Conference Call, the company reported a 1.2% increase in consolidated revenues to $610.8 million compared to the previous year, while operating income slightly decreased to $48.2 million. Net income rose to $39.7 million, or $2.13 per diluted share. The adjusted EBITDA also increased by 1.2% to $85.8 million. The effective tax rate was reported at 25.7%. The Core Laundry Operations saw a revenue increase of 0.9% to $533.2 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin unchanged at 13.5%. Specialty Garments segment revenues increased slightly to $47.8 million, while the First Aid segment grew by 9% to $29.8 million. The company maintained its annual revenue guidance between $2.422 billion and $2.432 billion and revised its diluted EPS guidance to a range of $7.60 to $8. The call also highlighted the impact of tariffs on vendor costs and pricing, strategic investments in technology, and ongoing ERP implementation, which is progressing well and influencing costs.

Revenue Growth

Consolidated revenues for Q3 2025 were $610.8 million, an increase of 1.2% from the previous year.

Net Income Increase

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.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

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

First Aid Segment Growth

The First Aid segment's revenues increased to $29.8 million from $27.3 million in the prior year, reflecting a growth of 9%, driven by growth in van operations.

Strong Balance Sheet

The company continues to maintain a solid financial position with no long-term debt and cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $211.9 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

When does UniFirst (UNF) report earnings?

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

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UniFirst (UNF) earnings time is at 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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