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Unifirst (UNF) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jan 7, 2026
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $621M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.3%, net earnings $34.4M (5.5% of revenue).
Unifirst, Q1 FY26: revenue $621M (+3% year over year), operating margin 7.3%, net earnings $34.4M, operating cash flow $14.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $621M | +1% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $45.3M | -9% | -18% |
| Net earnings | $34.4M | -16% | -20% |
| Operating cash flow | $14.9M | -85% | -74% |
What changed
Revenue was $621.3M in Q1 FY26, up 3% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Uniforms and Facility Service Solutions was the largest line at 91% of revenue. Uniforms and Facility Service Solutions added $13.1M year over year (up 2%), 80% of the total change. Other declined 3%.
Operating profit was $45.3M, a 7.3% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $10.2M even though revenue rose $16.4M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 5% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+11%). Net earnings were $34.4M, down 20% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.9%.
Operating cash flow was $14.9M (down 74% year over year), 43% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $35.2M of depreciation and amortization and $2.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $57.3M. Capital expenditures of $38.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$24.0M.
Questions
What was Unifirst's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $621M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Unifirst profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $45.3M (7.3% of revenue) and net earnings $34.4M.
Source: Unifirst 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.