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Unifirst vs H&R Block: UNF and HRB compared
Unifirst is the larger company: $645M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $224M for H&R Block (Q1 FY27). H&R Block is growing faster (+10% against +5% a year earlier). Unifirst is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.5% against -103.4%.
Where the money goes: UNF and HRB
Unifirst (UNF) · Q4 FY26
Unifirst, Q4 FY26: revenue $645M (+5% year over year), operating margin 6.5%, net earnings $34.7M, operating cash flow $65.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
H&R Block (HRB) · Q1 FY27
H&R Block, Q1 FY27: revenue $224M (+10% year over year), operating margin -103.4%, net loss $188M, operating cash flow −$358M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Unifirst (UNF) | H&R Block (HRB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $645M | $224M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +10% |
| Operating margin | 6.5% | -103.4% |
| Net earnings | $34.7M | −$188M |
| Net margin | 5.4% | -84.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $65.9M | −$358M |
| Free cash flow | $38.4M | — |
| Market value | $4.3B | $6.7B |
| P/E | 39.1× | 9.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $281.67 | $51.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Unifirst
- Uniform & Facility Service Solutions: $585M (91%)
- First Aid & Safety Solutions: $35.2M (5%)
- Other: $24.5M (4%)
H&R Block
- Service revenues: $213M (95%)
- Product and Service, Other: $10.8M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Unifirst or H&R Block?
Unifirst is the larger company: $645M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $224M for H&R Block (Q1 FY27).
Is Unifirst or H&R Block growing faster?
H&R Block is growing faster (+10% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Unifirst or H&R Block?
Unifirst is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.5% against -103.4%.
More: Unifirst earnings · how Unifirst makes money · H&R Block earnings · how H&R Block makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 9, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.