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Unifirst (UNF) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 8, 2026
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $634M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.6%, net earnings $19.9M (3.1% of revenue).
Unifirst, Q3 FY26: revenue $634M (+4% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net earnings $19.9M, operating cash flow $50.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $634M | +2% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $23.0M | -11% | -52% |
| Net earnings | $19.9M | -3% | -50% |
| Operating cash flow | $50.9M | -31% | -25% |
| Free cash flow | $21.2M | -40% | -13% |
What changed
Revenue was $634.4M in Q3 FY26, up 4% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Uniform & Facility Service Solutions was the largest line at 91% of revenue. Uniform & Facility Service Solutions added $21.4M year over year (up 4%), 91% of the total change.
Operating profit was $23.0M, a 3.6% margin (down 4.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $25.1M even though revenue rose $23.6M versus Q3 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 9% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+23%). Net earnings were $19.9M, down 50% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.5%.
Operating cash flow was $50.9M (down 25% year over year), 255% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $35.8M of depreciation and amortization and $3.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $8.2M. Capital expenditures of $29.7M left free cash flow of $21.2M.
Questions
What was Unifirst's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Unifirst (UNF) reported revenue of $634M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Unifirst profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $23.0M (3.6% of revenue) and net earnings $19.9M.
Source: Unifirst 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.