UniFirst reports Q4 2026 earnings miss as merger with Cintas nears completion
UniFirst Corp. posted fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $645.0 million, up 5.0% year‑over‑year, and diluted earnings per share of $1.90, missing consensus estimates. GAAP EPS was $1.60, also below forecasts. The results included $37.2 million of transaction‑related costs tied to its pending $5.5 billion acquisition by Cintas, which the company expects to close by year‑end pending regulatory approval.
Why it matters
The miss signals that merger‑related costs are eroding profitability, which may pressure UniFirst’s share price ahead of the deal. The earnings also provide the final standalone performance snapshot for investors before UniFirst becomes part of Cintas.
Key facts
- 1Q4 2026 revenue was $645.0 million, up 5.0% YoY. tradingview.com
- 2Diluted EPS for Q4 2026 was $1.90. tradingview.com
- 3GAAP EPS for Q4 2026 was $1.60, missing estimates by $0.37. seekingalpha.com
- 4Full‑year 2026 revenue was $2.523 billion, up 3.7% YoY. tradingview.com
- 5Full‑year 2026 diluted EPS was $6.02. tradingview.com
- 6Transaction‑related costs tied to the Cintas merger were $37.2 million. investing.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 8 of 8 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.