Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
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Vestis Corporation
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$10.50
▲(6.17% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/21/26
The score is held back primarily by weakening financial performance (sharp TTM revenue decline, negative earnings, and elevated leverage), partly offset by positive free cash flow. Technicals are strong with clear upward trend, though momentum is overextended. The earnings call was constructive with reaffirmed guidance and measurable transformation savings, but near-term top-line/mix pressure remains a key risk.
Positive Factors
Recurring route-based model
Vestis' route-based uniform rental and managed services create recurring, contractually driven revenue and delivery touchpoints. That model produces durable customer stickiness, predictable recurring cash flows and regular cross-sell opportunities (add-on supplies and services) supporting steady revenue visibility over months.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline
Trailing results show a material contraction in revenue and a return to negative net income, reflecting weaker demand, pricing pressure or lost high-margin business. Sustained top-line deterioration erodes operating leverage, making margin recovery and fixed-cost absorption more difficult over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring route-based model
Vestis' route-based uniform rental and managed services create recurring, contractually driven revenue and delivery touchpoints. That model produces durable customer stickiness, predictable recurring cash flows and regular cross-sell opportunities (add-on supplies and services) supporting steady revenue visibility over months.
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Vestis Corporation (VSTS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.26B
Dividend Yield2.09%
Average Volume (3M)2.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.17
Revenue Growth-2.06%
EPS Growth-596.55%
CountryUS
Employees19,600
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding131,948,940
10 Day Avg. Volume1,983,408
30 Day Avg. Volume2,871,422
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.77
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio115.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.18Price Target Upside-17.26% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.65B
Vestis Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Vestis Corporation provides uniform rentals and workplace supplies in the United States and Canada. Its products include uniform options, such as shirts, pants, outerwear, gowns, scrubs, high visibility garments, particulate-free garments, and fla...
How the Company Makes Money
Vestis primarily makes money by providing recurring, contract-based services that bundle product supply with ongoing servicing. A core revenue stream is uniform rental programs: Vestis supplies uniforms and then provides regular pickup and deliver...
Vestis Corporation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Vestis Corporation Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced message: notable operational and cash-flow improvements driven by early transformation actions (productivity gains, cost per pound improvement, strong operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow excluding transformation spend) offset by near-term commercial challenges (revenue decline and lower revenue per pound driven by an unfavorable product mix) and transformation-related charges. Management reaffirmed FY26 guidance, has a clear plan and target savings runway, and emphasizes that the company is early in the transformation with sequential improvement expected.Positive Updates
Operational Performance Improvements
On-time delivery improved 300 basis points versus 2025; plant productivity increased 7%; customer complaints declined 12% year over year; average weekly lost business in Q1 declined 15% sequentially from Q4 2025.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline Year over Year
Q1 revenue was $663.4 million, down $20.4 million, or 3% versus fiscal 2025; rental revenue declined $17.9 million and direct sales declined $2.7 million (partially offset by a $0.2 million FX benefit).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Operational Performance Improvements
On-time delivery improved 300 basis points versus 2025; plant productivity increased 7%; customer complaints declined 12% year over year; average weekly lost business in Q1 declined 15% sequentially from Q4 2025.
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Company Guidance
Vestis reaffirmed FY‑2026 guidance of revenue flat to down 2% (52‑week basis), adjusted EBITDA of $285–$315 million (with 5% sequential quarterly improvements starting in Q2), and free cash flow of $50–$60 million assuming capex in line with 2025 and working capital generally flat; Q1 results included revenue of $663.4M (down $20.4M, -3%), adjusted EBITDA $70.4M (10.6% margin), operating cash flow $38M and free cash flow $28M (or $15.6M excluding a $12.7M working‑capital benefit), Q1 capex $9.4M (below a $15M/quarter baseline), net debt $1.29B, $317M liquidity (including $275M undrawn revolver and $42M cash), and a Q1 stand‑alone tax rate of 25.3% (full‑year tax guidance 25–30%); management expects $40M of in‑year transformation savings toward a $75M FY‑2027 run‑rate, reported a $0.02 cost‑per‑pound improvement (~$10M of EBITDA at current volume/mix and roughly $5M of EBITDA per $0.01), noted revenue‑per‑pound declined $0.04 (~$20M impact), and disclosed Q1 transformation cash outlays of ~$9M third‑party and $5.6M severance with planned deleveraging actions (including non‑core property sales) beginning in Q2.Vestis Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
42
Neutral
Balance Sheet
50
Neutral
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.71B | 2.73B | 2.81B | 2.83B | 2.69B | 2.46B |
| Gross Profit | 707.41M | 724.76M | 815.95M | 855.07M | 777.33M | 690.94M |
| EBITDA | 177.38M | 190.97M | 299.37M | 408.34M | 328.86M | 229.54M |
| Net Income | -47.45M | -40.22M | 20.97M | 213.16M | 141.68M | 74.27M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.88B | 2.91B | 2.93B | 3.16B | 3.13B | 3.11B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 41.55M | 29.75M | 31.01M | 36.05M | 23.74M | 41.11M |
| Total Debt | 1.41B | 1.42B | 1.38B | 1.69B | 182.18M | 181.58M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.02B | 2.04B | 2.03B | 2.28B | 797.20M | 776.40M |
| Stockholders Equity | 864.43M | 865.64M | 903.05M | 877.36M | 2.34B | 2.33B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 88.12M | 5.77M | 392.88M | 179.11M | 156.40M | 154.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 98.14M | 64.23M | 471.79M | 256.98M | 232.85M | 244.34M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -46.79M | -19.82M | -73.64M | -14.75M | -86.13M | -103.16M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -27.98M | -46.06M | -402.98M | -230.27M | -162.54M | -125.51M |
Vestis Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
9.89
Price Trends
7.92
Positive
7.32
Positive
6.22
Positive
Market Momentum
0.49
Negative
81.32
Negative
94.43
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VSTS, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 9.89 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.26, above the 50-day MA of 7.92, and above the 200-day MA of 6.22, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.49 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 81.32 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 94.43 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for VSTS.
Vestis Corporation Risk Analysis
Vestis Corporation disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Vestis Corporation reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Vestis Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $2.92B | 12.96 | 13.21% | 1.79% | 3.65% | -32.71% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
57 Neutral | $1.26B | -33.95 | -5.44% | 2.09% | -2.06% | -596.55% | |
56 Neutral | $4.39B | -34.53 | -0.26% | 1.79% | 28.39% | -105.83% | |
53 Neutral | $2.08B | -90.75 | -2.18% | ― | 9.38% | 43.77% | |
51 Neutral | $3.99B | -64.81 | -5.35% | 1.44% | -4.77% | -287.56% | |
47 Neutral | $242.36M | -3.18 | -341.70% | 4.88% | -2.17% | -30.25% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Vestis Corporation Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Vestis Shareholders Approve Directors, Pay and Auditor
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Vestis Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on February 18, 2026, where investors voted on board composition, executive pay and auditor selection. Shareholders elected three directors—Tracy Jokinen...
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