UniFirst Q3 EPS Plunges 49% to $1.09 Amid Cintas Merger Costs
UNF sits 86% above its 52-week low of $147.66 on light trading volume (0.2× avg).
Summary
UniFirst reported Q3 2026 diluted EPS of $1.09, a 49% decline from $2.13 year-over-year, despite a 3.9% revenue increase to $634.4 million. Net income fell by nearly 50% to $19.92 million. These results, detailed in the official 10-Q filed today, reflect significant merger-related costs and operational pressures. This financial performance is critical context as the company's acquisition by Cintas faces an extended FTC regulatory review.
At the time of this announcement, UNF was trading at $274.39 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.8B. The 52-week trading range was $147.66 to $283.77. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Wiseek News.