UniFirst (UNF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.22 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 6.87%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this uniform provider would post earnings of $2.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.40, delivering a surprise of 5.73%.Over the last four quarters, the company h ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for the second quarter were $602.2 million, an increase of 1.9% from $590.7 million in the prior year [19][20] - Operating income increased to $31.2 million, up 11.7% from $27.9 million [19][20] - Net income rose to $24.5 million or $1.31 per diluted share, compared to $20.5 million or $1.09 per diluted share [20] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $68.9 million from $64.8 million, reflecting a 6.3% growth [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core laundry operations revenues were $530.4 million, a 1.5% increase from the previous year, with organic growth at 1.9% [22] - Specialty garment segment revenues increased to $44.4 million, up 2.2%, while operating margin decreased to 16.7% from 22.8% [24] - First aid segment revenues rose to $27.5 million, a 10.6% increase, but the segment reported a nominal operating loss of $0.5 million [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating cash flow improved by 20.2% year-to-date, totaling $128.3 million, driven by enhanced profitability and lower working capital needs [26] - The company expects fiscal 2025 revenues to be between $2.422 billion and $2.432 billion, reflecting anticipated negative impacts from the Canadian dollar exchange rate [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on investing in people, technology, and infrastructure to support growth and improve profitability [10] - A significant expansion of the distribution center in Owensboro, Kentucky, is underway to enhance service efficiency [15] - The strategy includes improving operational execution and margin enhancement, with ongoing efforts in strategic pricing, procurement, and inventory management [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid-single-digit growth and high teen EBITDA margins in the future [36] - The company is optimistic about the positive trends in revenue-related leading indicators, including contract renewals and customer retention [13] - Management acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding tariffs but emphasized confidence in the ability to adapt and minimize impacts [48] Other Important Information - The company has no long-term debt and reported cash and short-term investments totaling $201 million [25] - The board rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Cintas, focusing on executing the company's growth strategy [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company plan to achieve value creation comparable to the Cintas offer? - Management believes there are significant opportunities for growth and aims for mid-single-digit growth and high teen EBITDA margins [36][38] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on the business? - Management has not included specific tariff impacts in guidance due to uncertainty but anticipates potential short to midterm effects [48] Question: What factors contributed to the raised EPS guidance? - The adjustment is primarily due to anticipated improvements in core laundry operations [56] Question: How does seasonality affect core laundry margins? - The second quarter is typically the least profitable due to various expenses, and last year's extra week in the fourth quarter may create a year-over-year headwind [58][60] Question: What is the current status of net promoter scores? - Management noted that net promoter scores are improving but did not disclose specific figures, emphasizing the importance of customer experience [82][88]

Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for Q2 2025 increased by 1.9% to $602.2 million compared to $590.7 million in Q2 2024[4] - Operating income rose to $31.2 million, reflecting an increase of 11.7% year-over-year[4] - Net income increased by 19.6% to $24.5 million from $20.5 million in the prior year[4] - Diluted earnings per share grew by 20.2% to $1.31 from $1.09 in the prior year[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased by 6.3% to $68.9 million compared to $64.8 million in the prior year[4] - Revenues for the thirteen weeks ended March 1, 2025, were $602,210,000, reflecting a revenue growth of 1.5% compared to $590,710,000 for the same period in 2024[15] - The company reported a net income of $31,214,000 for the thirteen weeks ended March 1, 2025, compared to $27,943,000 in the prior year[15] - Total revenues for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, were $1,207,127,000, representing a 1.9% increase compared to $1,184,236,000 for the same period in 2024[17] - Operating income for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, was $67,290,000, with an operating margin of 6.3%, compared to an operating income of $61,137,000 and an operating margin of 6.8% in the prior year[17] - The company reported a net income of $67,564,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, compared to $62,782,000 for the same period in 2024[19] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash flow from operating activities for the first half of fiscal 2025 was $128.3 million, an increase of 20.2% over the prior year[11] - The company had no long-term debt outstanding as of March 1, 2025, and cash and short-term investments totaled $201.0 million[11] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $192,174,000 from $161,571,000, a rise of 18.9%[14] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $192,174,000, up from $90,538,000 at the end of the previous year[19] Key Initiatives and Costs - Key Initiative costs for fiscal 2025 are anticipated to approximate $12.0 million, revised down from prior estimates[7] - The company incurred approximately $1.9 million in costs related to Key Initiatives, impacting operating margins[16] - The company incurred approximately $4.4 million in costs related to Key Initiatives during the first half of fiscal 2025, impacting operating margins[18] Growth Metrics - Organic growth, excluding acquisitions and currency fluctuations, was 1.9%[5] - The company expects fiscal 2025 revenues to be between $2.422 billion and $2.432 billion, with diluted earnings per share projected between $7.30 and $7.70[7] - The company’s revenue growth for Core Laundry Operations was 1.6% for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, compared to the previous year[17] Inventory and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $936,847,000 from $915,676,000, representing a growth of 2.5%[14] - Total liabilities amounted to $589,806,000, showing a slight increase from $580,790,000[14] - Inventories increased to $159,067,000 from $156,908,000, indicating a growth of 1.4%[14] - The company’s goodwill stood at $653,004,000, reflecting a stable position compared to the previous period[14] Capital Expenditures and Margins - Capital expenditures for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, were $66,086,000, down from $72,902,000 in the prior year[19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the thirteen weeks ended March 1, 2025, was $59,357,000, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%[15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, was $162,878,000, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.5%, compared to $153,524,000 and a margin of 13.0% in the previous year[25] - The adjusted EBITDA margin for Core Laundry Operations was 13.0% for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025, compared to 12.4% in the previous year[25]

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (the “Company,” “UniFirst” or “we”) today reported results for its second quarter ended March 1, 2025 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the second quarter increased 1.9% to $602.2 million.Operating income was $31.2 million, an increase of 11.7%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 25.0% compared to 26.2% in the prior year.Net income incr ...

UniFirst Corporation UNF will release its second-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Wednesday, April 2. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share, up from $1.12 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects quarterly revenue of $602.81 million, compared to $590.71 million a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On March 24, Cintas Corporation CTAS ended deal talks with UniFirst. The company had offered $275 per share in cash. UniFirst sh ...

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Analysts on Wall Street project that UniFirst (UNF) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.31 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 7.4% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $603.04 million, increasing 2.1% from the same quarter last year.Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Before a com ...

Core Viewpoint - UniFirst Corp's stock is experiencing a significant decline following the termination of a buyout offer from Cintas, which had valued UniFirst at $275 per share, totaling $5.3 billion [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - UniFirst's stock is down 13.5% to $170.89, hitting a low of $162, the lowest level since January [1][2] - The stock has been on a steady downtrend since reaching a three-year high of $243.70 on January 7 [2] - Despite the recent decline, the stock is attempting to maintain its year-to-date breakeven mark [2] Group 2: Analyst Reactions - UBS has reduced its price target for UniFirst from $235 to $194 following the failed acquisition [1] Group 3: Upcoming Earnings Report - UniFirst is set to release its latest earnings report on April 2, with the stock having finished higher after three of its last four reports [3] - Broader market volatility, influenced by President Trump's tariff deadline, is expected to impact the earnings report [3] - Historically, the stock has averaged a 6.4% price movement over the last two years, with current options pricing indicating an anticipated 8.4% swing [3]

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the S&P 500 futures gaining around 0.1% on Tuesday.Shares of KB Home KBH fell sharply in today's pre-market trading as the company reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results after the closing bell on Monday.KB Home reported first-quarter revenue of $1.39 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.50 billion. The U.S. homebuilder reported first-quarter earnings of $1.49 per share, missing analyst estimates of $1.59 per share, according to Benzinga Pro.K ...

UniFirst Owensboro Groundbreaking Event DetailsDate: Thursday, March 27, 2024Time: 2:30 PM CTLocation: 2801 UniFirst Drive, Owensboro, KYWILMINGTON, Mass., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m ...