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Unifirst (UNF) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 7, 2026
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $623M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.2%, net earnings $20.5M (3.3% of revenue).
Unifirst, Q2 FY26: revenue $623M (+3% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $20.5M, operating cash flow $73.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $623M | +0.2% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $26.0M | -43% | -17% |
| Net earnings | $20.5M | -40% | -16% |
| Operating cash flow | $73.6M | +396% | +5% |
| Free cash flow | $35.2M | — | -6% |
What changed
Revenue was $622.5M in Q2 FY26, up 3% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Uniforms and Facility Service Solutions was the largest line at 91% of revenue. Uniforms and Facility Service Solutions added $17.4M year over year (up 3%), 86% of the total change. Other declined 2%.
Operating profit was $26.0M, a 4.2% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $5.2M even though revenue rose $20.3M versus Q2 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+11%). Net earnings were $20.5M, down 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.1%.
Operating cash flow was $73.6M (up 5% year over year), 359% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $35.4M of depreciation and amortization and $3.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $14.1M. Capital expenditures of $38.4M left free cash flow of $35.2M.
Questions
What was Unifirst's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $623M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before.
Was Unifirst profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $26.0M (4.2% of revenue) and net earnings $20.5M.
Source: Unifirst 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.