UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a leader in uniform rental and facility services, delivered a Q3 earnings beat on Tuesday, supported by gross margin improvements and strong growth in its First Aid segment, even as total revenue slightly missed analyst expectations.
EPS (Adjusted): $2.13 vs. $2.10 expected
Revenue: $610.8M vs. $614.5M expected
YoY Revenue Growth: +1.2%
Net Income: $39.7M (+4.3% YoY)
Gross Margin Improvement: Not specified numerically, but noted by CEO
Shares of UniFirst rose 0.64% in pre-market trading after the earnings announcement.
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Core Laundry Operations: $533.2M revenue (+0.9%), with organic growth of 1.1%
Specialty Garments: $47.8M (+0.5%)
First Aid: $29.8M (+9.1%), leading segmental growth
CEO Steven Sintros said, “Our recent investments are beginning to yield measurable returns,” noting improved execution and gross margin performance.
The company reported a $2.8 million gain from the sale of a non-operating property, which also contributed to net income.
FY25 EPS Guidance: Raised to $7.60–$8.00, from previous guidance
Revenue Outlook: Maintained at $2.422B–$2.432B
Cost Savings: Key initiatives now expected to cost $7.5M, down from prior estimates
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Positive: Lower merchandise and production costs
Negative: Higher healthcare claims and $5.7M in advisory/legal costs
Despite near-term pressures, UniFirst’s raised earnings guidance signals strong internal cost management and operational execution.
