UniFirst Q3 EPS Beats Estimates at $2.17, Revenue Up 3.9%
UNF•UniFirst posted Q3 fiscal 2026 EPS of $2.17, exceeding the $1.93 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 3.9% year over year to $634.4 million, above the $627.7 million forecast. Operating income fell to $23.0 million from $48.2 million last year, dragging net income down to $19.9 million.
1. Q3 Earnings and Revenue Beat
UniFirst delivered third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS of $2.17, surpassing the $1.93 consensus, and reported revenue of $634.4 million, up 3.9% from $610.8 million a year earlier and ahead of the $627.7 million estimate.
2. Profitability Decline
Operating income fell to $23.0 million from $48.2 million in the prior year, and net income declined to $19.9 million versus $39.7 million in Q3 fiscal 2025, reflecting margin pressure despite top-line growth.
3. Strong Financial Position
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 and a current ratio of 3.11, supporting liquidity, while its trailing P/E stands at 49.31, indicating investor expectations for future growth.
