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Jul 4, 2025 1:00 AM - Alex Lavoie
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a leading player in the uniform and related industry, has once again demonstrated its robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2025. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.17, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12. This achievement marks a continuation of UniFirst's trend of surpassing consensus EPS estimates over the past four quarters.
Despite the positive EPS outcome, UniFirst's revenue for the quarter stood at $610.8 million, slightly missing the estimated $614.5 million. Nevertheless, this figure represents a 1.2% increase from the $603.33 million reported in the same period last year, indicating a steady growth trajectory. The company has managed to exceed consensus revenue estimates twice in the last four quarters.
UniFirst's financial health remains strong, highlighted by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.033 and a robust current ratio of 3.38. These metrics underscore the company's minimal reliance on debt and its ability to cover short-term liabilities efficiently. Despite a slight decline in operating income by 0.6%, totaling $48.2 million, the company's net income and diluted earnings per share saw increases of 4.3% and 4.9%, respectively, demonstrating UniFirst's capability to maintain profitability amidst operational challenges.
The company's valuation metrics, including a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.63 and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.28, reflect the market's confidence in its sales and earnings potential. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio of 1.23 and the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 9.48 further highlight UniFirst's efficient resource utilization.
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