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UniFirst Corporation reports developments tied to its North American uniform, workwear, facility service, first aid and safety operations. Updates commonly cover cash dividends on Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, operating and financial results, segment reporting for Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions and Other, and governance or shareholder matters.
Company announcements also reference specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries, company-branded workwear and floorcare products, and brand partnerships such as Hendrick Motorsports.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) will serve as primary sponsor of Chase Elliott’s No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network, featuring the bold green UniFirst-branded car.
This is the third of five 2026 UniFirst primary sponsorship races, following Darlington and Martinsville, with additional playoff races scheduled at Charlotte on October 11 and Martinsville on November 1. According to UniFirst, 2026 is its seventh year partnering with Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) announced it has been named to Selling Power Magazine's 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2026 list, marking its 23rd consecutive year of inclusion. The recognition follows evaluation of over 200 companies across company overview, compensation and benefits, hiring and sales training, diversity and inclusion, and AI use in sales.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) announced that its board declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $634.4 million, up 3.9% year over year, led by its Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment. Operating income fell to $23.0 million and EPS to $1.09, largely reflecting merger and ERP-related costs.
UniFirst shareholders approved a merger with Cintas that values each UniFirst share at $155.00 in cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares. Both companies received an FTC Second Request, and closing is targeted for the second half of calendar 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) plans to release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results on July 1, 2026, before the market opens. Due to its pending transaction with Cintas, UniFirst will not host a quarterly conference call or update financial guidance.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) shareholders have approved the company’s pending acquisition by Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) at a Special Meeting. The deal consideration is $155.00 in cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares for each UniFirst share.
Over 99% of votes cast, representing about 95% of outstanding shares, supported the merger. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) launched its Essential Series™, a fully managed restroom solution for businesses in the US and Canada. The line includes eight coordinated dispensers for soap, paper, and air fresheners, combining minimalist design, easy-clean surfaces, and a single-key system with proactive, expert-managed service and predictable billing.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026.
UniFirst is a North American uniform and workwear services provider with over 270 service locations, 16,000+ employees, and more than 2 million workers outfitted daily.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) celebrated a Martinsville Speedway victory on March 29, 2026 when Chase Elliott drove the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet to win the NASCAR Cup Series race.
Elliott led 84 laps, used a decisive short‑pit on Lap 261, and finished 0.565 seconds ahead, marking his 22nd career win and Hendrick Motorsports' first 2026 victory.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results for period ended Feb 28, 2026: revenue $622.5M (+3.4% YoY), operating income $26.0M, Adjusted EBITDA $66.8M, net income $20.5M and diluted EPS $1.13. Cash and short-term investments were $157.5M with no long-term debt. The company disclosed costs for an ERP Key Initiative, proxy/shareholder engagement and an employee-related legal matter. UniFirst and Cintas entered a definitive merger agreement where UniFirst shareholders receive $155.00 cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares, expected to close in H2 2026 pending approvals.