UNF - Earnings announcements

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended February 28, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 3.4% to $622.5 million compared to $602.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $26.0 million and $66.8 million, respectively, compared to $31.2 million and $68.9 million, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.Operating margin was 4.2% compared to 5.2% in the prior year period,

Transaction expected to deliver substantial benefits for customers, workers and employees across North America and enhance value for shareholders of both companies Estimated to generate approximately $375 million of operating cost synergies Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) ("Cintas" or the "Company") and UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cintas will acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, representing an enterprise value of approximately $5.5 billion.1 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310478114/en/ The

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended November 29, 2025. First Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated revenues increased 2.7% to $621.3 million compared to $604.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment.Operating margin was 7.3% compared to 9.2% in the prior year period, reflecting planned investments in growth and digital transformation initiatives.Net income was $34.4 million compared to $43.1 million in the prior year period and diluted earnings per shar

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2026 first quarter results on January 7, 2026 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 7, 2026 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 30, 2025, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The fourth quarter and full year in fiscal 2024 included an extra week of operations as compared to fiscal 2025. Q4 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter were $614.4 million compared to $639.9 million in the prior year.Excluding the impact of the extra week of operations in fiscal 2024, consolidated revenues increased 3.4%.Operating margin was 8.1% of revenues compared to 8.4% of revenues

WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 fourth quarter results on October 22, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcas

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its third quarter ended May 31, 2025 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q3 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the third quarter increased 1.2% to $610.8 million.Operating income was $48.2 million, a decrease of 0.6%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.7% compared to 22.9% in the prior year.Net income increased to $39.7 million from $38.1 million in the prior year, or 4.3%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.13 from $2.03 in the prior year, or 4.9%.Adjusted EBITDA increased to $85.8 mil

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 third quarter results on July 2, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the c

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its second quarter ended March 1, 2025 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the second quarter increased 1.9% to $602.2 million.Operating income was $31.2 million, an increase of 11.7%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 25.0% compared to 26.2% in the prior year.Net income increased to $24.5 million from $20.5 million in the prior year, or 19.6%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.31 from $1.09 in the prior year, or 20.2%.Adjusted EBITDA increased to $

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 second quarter results on April 2, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 1.9% to $604.9 million.Operating income was $55.5 million, an increase of 4.5%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.6% compared to 23.4% in the prior year.Net income increased to $43.1 million from $42.3 million in the prior year, or 1.8%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.31 from $2.26 in the prior year, or 2.2%.Adjusted EBITDA increased to $94

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2025 first quarter results on January 8, 2025 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 8, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The fourth quarter as well as the full year included an extra week compared to the prior year. Q4 2024 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter increased 11.9% to $639.9 million.The extra week accounted for revenue growth of approximately 8.0% in the quarter.Operating income was $54.0 million, an increase of 49.8%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 21.8% compared to 24.3% in the prior year.Net in

WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2024 fourth quarter results on October 23, 2024 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 23, 2024 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its third quarter ended May 25, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q3 2024 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the third quarter increased 4.6% to $603.3 million.Operating income was $48.5 million, an increase of 45.1%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 22.9% compared to 27.2% in the prior year.Net income increased to $38.1 million from $24.3 million in the prior year, or 56.8%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.03 from $1.29 in the prior year, or 57.4%.EBITDA increased to $82.5 million

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2024 third quarter results on June 26, 2024 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 26, 2024 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the cal

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its second quarter ended February 24, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2024 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the second quarter increased 8.8% to $590.7 million.Operating income was $27.9 million, an increase of 34.9%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 26.2% compared to 24.6% in the prior year.Net income increased to $20.5 million from $17.8 million in the prior year, or 14.9%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.09 from

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2024 second quarter results on March 27, 2024 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2024 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its first quarter ended November 25, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2024 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 9.5% to $593.5 million.Operating income was $53.1 million, an increase of 22.4%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 23.4% compared to 25.2% in the prior year.Net income increased to $42.3 million from $34.0 million in the prior year, or 24.6%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.26 from $1.81 in the prior year, or 24.9%.EBITDA increased to $86.2 mil

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2024 first quarter results on January 3, 2024 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 3, 2024 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of t

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 26, 2023, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year: Q4 2023 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter increased 10.7% to $571.9 million.Operating income was $36.1 million, an increase of 8.5%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 24.3% compared to 21.3% in the prior year.Net income increased to $27.6 million, or 5.5%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.47 from $1.39 in the prior year, or 5.8%.EBITDA increased to $69.2 million compared to $60.2

WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter results on October 18, 2023 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 18, 2023 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its third quarter ended May 27, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q3 2023 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues increased 12.7% to $576.7 million.Operating income was $33.4 million, a decrease of 0.9%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 27.2% compared to 25.4% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $24.3 million from $25.1 million in the prior year, or 3.2%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.29 from $1.33 in the prior year, or 3.0%.EBITDA increased to $64.0 million compared to $60.3 million

WILMINGTON, Mass., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2023 third quarter results on June 28, 2023 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 28, 2023 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the ca

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its second quarter ended February 25, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2023 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues increased 11.5% to $542.7 million.Operating income was $20.7 million, a decrease of 8.4%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 24.6% compared to 19.0% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $17.8 million from $18.5 million in the prior year, or 3.5%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.95 from $0.97 in the prior year, or 2.1%. The Company's financial results

WILMINGTON, Mass., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2023 second quarter results on March 29, 2023 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 29, 2023 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its first quarter ended November 26, 2022 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2023 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 11.4% to $541.8 million.Operating income was $43.4 million, a decrease of 3.1%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.2% compared to 24.6% in the prior year.Net income increased to $34.0 million from $33.7 million in the prior year, or 0.7%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.81 from $1.77 in the prior year, or 2.3%. The Company's financial result

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2023 first quarter results on January 4, 2023 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 4, 2023 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 27, 2022, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year: Q4 2022 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter increased 11.0% to $516.4 million.Operating income was $33.3 million, a decrease of 26.0%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 21.3% compared to 22.0% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $26.2 million, or 24.4%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.39 from $1.82 in the prior year, or 23.6%. The Company's financial results for the fourth q

WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2022 fourth quarter results on October 19, 2022 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 19, 2022 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its third quarter ended May 28, 2022 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q3 2022 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the third quarter increased 10.2% to $511.5 million.Operating income was $33.7 million, a decrease of 37.8%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.4% compared to 22.9% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $25.1 million, or 40.3%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.33 from $2.21 in the prior year, or 39.8%. The Company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2022 third quarter results on June 29, 2022 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2022 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the cal

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its second quarter ended February 26, 2022 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2022 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the second quarter increased 8.2% to $486.7 million.Operating income was $22.6 million, a decrease of 44.4%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 19.0% compared to 22.7% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $18.5 million, or 43.4%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.97 from $1.71 in the prior year, or 43.3%. The Company's financial results for the second quarter of fisc

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2022 second quarter results on March 30, 2022 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2022 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its first quarter ended November 27, 2021 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2022 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 8.8% to $486.2 million.Operating income was $44.8 million, a decrease of 20.1%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 24.6% compared to 25.0% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $33.7 million, or 19.6%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.77 from $2.20 in the prior year, or 19.5%. The Company's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2022 first quarter results on January 5, 2022 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 5, 2022 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webcast of the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended August 28, 2021 as compared to the corresponding periods in its prior fiscal year: Q4 2021 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter increased 8.5% to $465.3 million.Operating income was $44.9 million, an increase of 10.1%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 22.0% compared to 26.6% in the prior year.Net income increased to $34.6 million, or 9.7%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.82 from $1.66, or 9.6%. Fiscal 2021 Financial Highlights Full year consolida

WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter results on October 20, 2021 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2021 to discuss its quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, the Company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, some of the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed. A simultaneous live webc

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) (the "Company," "UniFirst" or "we") today reported results for its third quarter ended May 29, 2021 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q3 2021 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the third quarter increased 4.2% to $464.3 million.Operating income was $54.2 million, an increase of 95.5%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 22.9% compared to 21.8% in the prior year.Net income increased to $42.0 million, or 97.4%.Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.21 from $1.12, or 97.3%. Steven Sintros, UniFirst President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "For over a year,

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (the “Company,” “UniFirst” or “we”) today reported results for its second quarter ended February 27, 2021 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2021 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the second quarter decreased 3.2% to $449.8 million.Operating income was $40.7 million, a decrease of 7.8%.The quarterly tax rate decreased to 22.7% compared to 24.2% in the prior year.Net income decreased to $32.6 million, or 6.0%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.71 from $1.82, or 6.0%. Steven Sintros, UniFirst President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “During the

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) (the “Company”) today reported results for its first quarter ended November 28, 2020 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2021 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenues for the first quarter decreased 4.0% to $446.9 million.Operating income was $56.0 million, a decrease of 6.7%.The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.0% compared to 22.1% in prior year.Net income decreased to $41.9 million, or 13.2%.Diluted earnings per share decreased to $2.20 from $2.52, or 12.7%. Steven Sintros, UniFirst President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Overall, we are pleased with o