Vestis (NYSE: VSTS) posts Q1 2026 loss, strong cash flow and reaffirms outlook
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Vestis Corporation reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $663.4 million, down 3% from the prior year on flat volume. Product mix shifts and pre-transformation commercial practices reduced revenue per pound and contributed to a net loss of $6.4 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share.
Non-GAAP results were stronger, with Adjusted Net Income of $13.1 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $70.4 million (10.6% margin) and Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.10. Free Cash Flow was $28.3 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $42.9 million, aided by a $12.7 million working capital benefit.
The company highlighted progress on its strategic business transformation plan, including a 7% improvement in plant productivity, a 3% improvement in on-time deliveries and a 12% reduction in customer complaints versus the first quarter of 2025. Management expects the plan to deliver at least $75 million in annual cost savings by the end of fiscal 2026.
Vestis reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, guiding to revenue between flat and down 2% versus 2025, Adjusted EBITDA of $285–$315 million and Free Cash Flow of $50–$60 million. As of January 2, 2026, total liquidity was $316.7 million, including $41.5 million of cash, and the Net Leverage Ratio was 4.83x.
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Mixed quarter: modest revenue decline, improving cash flow, guidance reaffirmed.
Vestis posted Q1 2026 revenue of
Profitability on an adjusted basis remained healthier. Adjusted EBITDA was
Cash generation improved meaningfully: operating cash flow was
The strategic business transformation plan is central to the story. Management reports a 7% improvement in plant productivity, 3% better on-time delivery and a 12% decline in customer complaints versus the first quarter of
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 10, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the quarter ended January 2, 2026. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 2.02.
The information set forth under this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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| 99.2 | Supplementary materials to be used during webcast conference call on February 10, 2026 | |||||||
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Vestis Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook
ATLANTA, GA, February 10, 2026 – Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS), a leading provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, today announced its results for the first quarter ended January 2, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
•Revenue of $663.4 million
•Operating Income of $16.6 million
•Net Loss of $6.4 million or $(0.05) per diluted share
•Adjusted Net Income* of $13.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share
•Adjusted EBITDA* of $70.4 million
•Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities of $37.7 million, Free Cash Flow* of $28.3 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow* of $42.9 million
•Available liquidity of $316.7 million including $41.5 million Cash and Cash Equivalents on hand
Management Commentary
“Our first quarter results reflect a solid start to our fiscal 2026 and strong execution against our business transformation plan focused on unlocking operating leverage while elevating the customer experience,” said Jim Barber, President and CEO. “Based on our performance to date and initiatives underway, we are reaffirming our fiscal 2026 outlook and expect continued sequential improvements in quarterly Adjusted EBITDA throughout the year.”
“We have made meaningful progress advancing our operational excellence priorities,” continued Barber. “During the quarter we saw significant improvements in plant productivity, on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction. Moving forward, we are driving continued standardization across the network, strengthening service quality, and better aligning resources across our footprint where we are encouraged by the pace of improvement in service consistency.”
“Commercially, we are focused on improving revenue quality,” concluded Barber. “Momentum from progress to date, coupled with investment in new customer and product segmentation tools, is expected to drive increased profitability as we progress through the year.”
Strategic Business Transformation
During the first fiscal quarter of 2026, the Company launched a strategic business transformation plan (“the Plan”) designed to make the Company more customer focused, agile and efficient – while positioning it for long-term profitable growth. Once fully implemented, the Plan is expected to generate annual operating cost savings of at least $75 million by the end of fiscal 2026 and to enhance revenue. The Plan is on track and structured around three strategic priorities: Operational Excellence, Commercial Excellence and Asset & Network Optimization.
•Operational Excellence: During the first quarter, the Company executed on its initiative to reduce costs in our plant operations while improving service quality. These efforts resulted in a 7% improvement in plant productivity, a 3% improvement in on-time deliveries and a 12% reduction in customer complaints, when compared to the first quarter of 2025.
•Commercial Excellence: During the first quarter, the Company made progress in its implementation of critical decision support tools that will enable successful strategic execution and
*A non-GAAP measure, see accompanying non-GAAP measure explanations and reconciliations later in this release.
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improved revenue quality. These initiatives will lay the foundation to establish improved commercial engagement, a more favorable product sales mix, a strategic pricing model and better customer penetration.
•Asset & Network Optimization: During the first quarter, the Company undertook market studies and analyzed key inputs for network optimization as it strategically evaluates its network of assets and the growth opportunities within its markets. In addition, the Company is actively marketing several non-core properties for sale to optimize its asset footprint. The Company intends to use proceeds of non-core properties sold to repay debt.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Performance
Revenue for the fiscal first quarter totaled $663.4 million, a decrease of $20.4 million year over year or 3.0% on flat total volume as measured by pounds processed through our market centers. The decrease in revenue versus the prior year period reflects a $17.9 million decrease in rental revenue, a $2.7 million decrease in direct sales revenue and a $0.2 million positive impact of foreign exchange on currency related to our Canadian business. The decrease in revenue versus the prior year period also reflects a decrease in revenue per pound, driven by changes in product sales mix within the Company’s rental business, related to increases in certain workplace supplies products, such as linen, and attributable to commercial practices that were in place before our strategic business transformation but are no longer in effect.
Net loss for the fiscal first quarter totaled ($6.4) million or ($0.05) per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $7.2 million. Net loss as a percentage of revenue, or net margin, was (1.0%) during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to 0.1% in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA* for the fiscal first quarter was $70.4 million, or 10.6% of revenue, compared to $81.2 million or 11.9% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2025. The decreases year over year are primarily attributable to a 2.8% decrease in revenue per pound, which was partially offset by improvements in operating expenses resulting from the Company’s strategic business transformation.
Net loss and Adjusted EBITDA* improved sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, when net loss was ($12.5) million or (1.8)% of revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA* was $64.7 million, or 9.1% of revenue. When compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the improvements reflect the sequential improvement in cost per pound* and resulting operating leverage*, supported by the successful execution of the Company’s business transformation plan.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Net cash provided by operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was $37.7 million and Free Cash Flow* was $28.3 million. Net cash provided by operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 includes $14.6 million in non-recurring cash payments associated with the Company’s strategic business transformation plan. Excluding the impact of these payments, net cash provided by operating activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow* increased by $48.5 million and $53.9 million, respectively, when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities reflects a $12.7 million benefit from cash generated from working capital in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a working capital improvement of $27.2 million when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
During the first quarter of 2026, we invested $9.4 million in property and equipment, the majority of which is related to investment in our plant operations, supporting the Company’s operational excellence initiatives.
As of January 2, 2026, Vestis had total cash and excess availability under its revolving credit facility of $316.7 million as compared to $313.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
*A non-GAAP measure, see accompanying non-GAAP measure explanations and reconciliations later in this release.
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Today, the Company reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal 2026. The Company continues to expect fiscal 2026 revenue to be between flat to down 2% and Adjusted EBITDA* to be in the range of $285 million and $315 million. Additionally, the Company expects fiscal 2026 Free Cash Flow* to be in the range of $50 million to $60 million.
For fiscal 2026, the Company expects that Adjusted EBITDA* will improve approximately 5% on a sequential basis for each of the remaining quarters of the fiscal year, driven by the Company’s business transformation efforts and a reduction in its operating cost per pound.
First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call & Webcast
Vestis will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2026 results.
For a live webcast of the conference call and to access the accompanying investor presentation, please visit the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.vestis.com.
To participate in the live teleconference:
Unites States Live: 800-267-6316
International Live: 203-518-9783
Access Code: VSTSQ126
A replay of the live event will also be available on the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call.
About Vestis™
Vestis is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis provides uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end sectors. The Company’s comprehensive service offering primarily includes a full-service uniform rental program, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies, and cleanroom and other specialty garment processing.
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*A non-GAAP measure, see accompanying non-GAAP measure explanations and reconciliations later in this release.
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Investor Contact
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the securities laws. All statements that reflect our expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, forecasts relating to discussions of future operations and financial performance and statements regarding our strategy for growth, future product development, regulatory approvals, competitive position and expenditures. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “will,” and “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative versions of such words. Examples of forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential effects of our comprehensive actions to enhance both our commercial and operational processes, and our expectations regarding our fiscal year 2026 performance outlook. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time, and actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those that we expected. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict including, but not limited to: unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including as a result of government shutdowns, inflationary pressures and higher interest rates; the failure to retain current customers, renew existing customer contracts and obtain new customer contracts, which could result in continued stock volatility and potential future goodwill impairment charges; competition in our industry; our ability to comply with certain financial ratios, tests and covenants in our credit agreement, including the Net Leverage Ratio; our significant indebtedness and ability to meet debt obligations and our reliance on an accounts receivable securitization facility; our ability to successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our business transformation and restructuring plan and other measures we may take in the future; increases in fuel and energy costs and other supply chain challenges and disruptions, including as a result of military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; implementation of new or increased tariffs and ongoing changes in U.S. and foreign government trade policies, including potential modifications to existing trade agreements and retaliatory measures by foreign governments; increased operating costs and obstacles to cost recovery due to the pricing and cancellation terms of our support services contracts; a determination by our customers to reduce their outsourcing or use of preferred vendors; the outcome of legal proceedings to which we are or may become subject, including securities litigation claims that could result in significant legal expenses and settlement and damage awards; risks associated with suppliers from whom our products are sourced; challenge of contracts by our customers; currency risks and other risks associated with international operations, including compliance with a broad range of laws and regulations, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; increases in labor costs or inability to hire and retain key or sufficient qualified personnel; continued or further unionization of our workforce; our expansion strategy and our ability to successfully integrate the businesses we acquire and costs and timing related thereto; natural disasters, global calamities, climate change, civil or political unrest, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other public health crises, and other adverse incidents; liability resulting from our participation in multiemployer-defined benefit pension plans; liability associated with noncompliance with applicable law or other governmental regulations; laws and governmental regulations including those relating to the environment, wage and hour and government contracting; unanticipated changes in tax law; new interpretations of or changes in the enforcement of the government regulatory framework; a cybersecurity incident or other disruptions in the availability of our computer systems or privacy breaches; stakeholder expectations
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relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations which may expose us to liabilities and other adverse effects on our business; any failure by Aramark to perform its obligations under the various separation agreements entered into in connection with the separation; and a determination by the IRS that the distribution or certain related transactions are taxable. The above list of factors is not exhaustive or necessarily in order of importance. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in “Item 1A-Risk Factors” of Part II in subsequently-filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Vestis reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but in this release and the non-GAAP reconciliations that follow, Vestis also uses the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), Adjusted Diluted EPS, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Net Debt, Net Leverage Ratio, Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Operating Expenses (presented solely in the calculations of Cost Per Pound and Operating Leverage). Vestis believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measure, provide useful supplemental information to investors. Certain adjustment-based measures exclude items that management believes may not be indicative of or are unrelated to Vestis’ core operating results. Vestis uses these non-GAAP financial measures with U.S. GAAP financial measures and other operating data to assist in the evaluation of its operating performance. Vestis believes that presentation of these measures also helps investors because the measures enable better comparisons of Vestis’ historical results and allow investors to evaluate Vestis’ performance based on the same metrics that Vestis uses to evaluate its performance and trends in its results. However, these measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Vestis’ results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Specifically, you should not consider these measures as alternatives to revenue, operating income, operating expenses, operating income margin, net income, net income margin or net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures also should not be considered as measures of cash available to Vestis to invest in the growth of Vestis’ business or cash that will be available to Vestis to meet its obligations. Non-GAAP financial measures as presented by Vestis may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies because not all companies use identical calculations. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are provided in the tables at the end of this release.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for provision for income taxes; interest expense, net; and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), further adjusted for share-based compensation expense; severance; business transformation costs; separation related charges; securitization fees; loss (gain) on sale of equity investments; third party debt amendment fees; legal reserves and settlements; gains, losses, and other items impacting comparability. Adjusted EBITDA is presented to provide a more meaningful comparison of Vestis’ operating performance by excluding items that management believes are not reflective of ongoing operations or that may obscure trends in the underlying business. Similar adjustments have been recorded in Adjusted EBITDA for earlier periods, and Vestis may record similar types of adjustments in future periods.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Basic EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents net income (loss) adjusted to exclude items not considered indicative of Vestis’ core ongoing operations, including amortization expense, share-based compensation, severance charges, business transformation costs, separation-related charges, loss (gain) on sale of equity investments; third party debt amendment fees; legal reserves and settlements; gains, losses, and other items impacting comparability. Management believes this measure provides useful supplemental information by facilitating period-over-period comparisons of performance on a consistent basis.
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Adjusted Basic EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS represent Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the weighted-average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding, respectively.
Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow represents net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property and equipment and other items. Free Cash Flow is presented because it reflects the cash generated from operations after capital expenditures necessary to maintain and improve operations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, as there may be other nondiscretionary cash requirements not reflected in this measure. Adjusted Free Cash Flow represents Free Cash Flow adjusted for cash paid for strategic business transformation initiatives, including transformation-related severance and third-party advisory fees.
Net Leverage Ratio, Net Debt, Covenant Adjusted EBITDA and Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA
Net Leverage Ratio is defined in Vestis’ credit agreement and is calculated as consolidated total indebtedness in excess of unrestricted cash (referred to herein as “Net Debt”), divided by the Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA. Net Debt represents total principal debt outstanding, letters of credit outstanding, and finance lease obligations, less cash and cash equivalents. Covenant Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA, as further modified by certain items specifically permitted under the credit agreement to assess compliance with its financial covenants. Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA represents Covenant Adjusted EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters. Vestis believes that Net Leverage Ratio and its components are useful to investors because they are indicators of Vestis’ ability to meet its future financial obligations and are measures that are frequently used by investors and creditors.
Cost per Pound and Adjusted Operating Expenses
Cost per Pound represents the cost incurred to process laundry on a per-unit basis and is calculated as Adjusted Operating Expenses, as defined below, divided by the total pounds of laundry processed during the period. Management uses Cost per Pound to assess operating efficiency by evaluating how effectively resources are utilized relative to processing volume.
Adjusted Operating Expenses represent operating expenses as reported under U.S. GAAP, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, severance, business transformation costs, separation-related charges, legal reserves and settlements, and gains, losses, and other items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. Adjusted Operating Expenses are presented solely as an input to the calculation of Cost per Pound and are not intended to be a standalone performance measure.
Operating Leverage per Pound (“Operating Leverage”)
Operating Leverage per Pound represents Revenue per Pound less Cost per Pound. Management uses this metric as a supplemental indicator of unit-level profitability trends. The metric helps management assess operational efficiency by evaluating how effectively resources are used relative to volume handled. Operating Leverage is not a measure of profitability calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure is operating income on an aggregate basis.
Forward Looking Non-GAAP Information
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that are forward-looking in nature, including our expected outlook for fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow. The most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP measures are net income and net cash provided by operating activities, respectively.
Vestis believes that a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. Such reconciliation would require assumptions regarding the timing and likelihood of future events, including acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, asset impairments, and other items that are difficult to predict and are outside of Vestis’ control.
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Accordingly, the most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP measures are not provided. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking non-GAAP measures.
Operational Metrics and Definitions
In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures described above, Vestis uses certain operational metrics to evaluate business performance, monitor trends, and support internal decision-making. These operational metrics are derived using a combination of U.S. GAAP financial information and operational data and are not themselves measures defined under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, these metrics should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Management believes these operational metrics provide useful context for understanding changes in Vestis’ operating performance, pricing discipline, and cost efficiency. However, these metrics may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, as definitions and calculation methodologies may differ.
Revenue per Pound
Revenue per pound represents consolidated total revenue as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP divided by total pounds of laundry processed for the period. Revenue per Pound uses U.S. GAAP revenue and does not reflect any adjustments. Management believes this metric provides useful insight into pricing and product mix relative to processing volume.
Pounds Processed
Pounds of laundry processed represents an operational measure derived from internal systems and management estimates and may involve judgment in its determination. Management believes the methodology used is reasonable and applied consistently from period to period.
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VESTIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | December 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 663,388 | $ | 683,780 | |||||||
| Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||
| Cost of services provided (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 492,217 | 495,260 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 34,341 | 36,936 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 120,252 | 121,185 | |||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 646,810 | 653,381 | |||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 16,578 | 30,399 | |||||||||
| Loss (Gain) on Sale of Equity Investment | — | 2,150 | |||||||||
| Interest Expense, net | 22,191 | 23,097 | |||||||||
| Other Expense (Income), net | 2,946 | 3,612 | |||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (8,559) | 1,540 | |||||||||
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes | (2,168) | 708 | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | (6,391) | $ | 832 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 131,904 | 131,590 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 131,904 | 132,115 | |||||||||
Earnings (Loss) per share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.05) | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.05) | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
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VESTIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| January 2, 2026 | October 3, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 41,547 | $ | 29,748 | |||||||
| Receivables (net of allowances: $35,161 and $32,677, respectively) | 152,985 | 162,295 | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 169,097 | 179,020 | |||||||||
| Rental merchandise in service, net | 404,329 | 405,625 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 85,105 | 73,343 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 853,063 | 850,031 | |||||||||
| Property and Equipment, at cost: | |||||||||||
| Land, buildings and improvements | 558,588 | 565,677 | |||||||||
| Equipment | 1,173,716 | 1,172,877 | |||||||||
| 1,732,304 | 1,738,554 | ||||||||||
| Less - Accumulated depreciation | (1,084,181) | (1,075,092) | |||||||||
| Total property and equipment, net | 648,123 | 663,462 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 962,779 | 961,732 | |||||||||
| Other Intangible Assets, net | 182,423 | 188,837 | |||||||||
| Operating Lease Right-of-use Assets | 84,788 | 85,108 | |||||||||
| Other Assets | 152,845 | 157,730 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 2,884,021 | $ | 2,906,900 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Current maturities of financing lease obligations | 35,352 | 35,234 | |||||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 19,955 | 20,189 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 147,851 | 158,362 | |||||||||
| Accrued payroll and related expenses | 89,670 | 93,897 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 99,395 | 101,282 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 392,223 | 408,964 | |||||||||
| Long-Term Borrowings | 1,148,793 | 1,155,143 | |||||||||
| Noncurrent Financing Lease Obligations | 127,386 | 131,071 | |||||||||
| Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities | 76,161 | 77,032 | |||||||||
| Deferred Income Taxes | 181,879 | 177,337 | |||||||||
| Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 93,151 | 91,709 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 2,019,593 | 2,041,256 | |||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 350,000,000 authorized, 131,974,473 and 131,859,470 issued and outstanding as of January 02, 2026 and October 03, 2025 ,respectively. | 1,320 | 1,319 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 939,533 | 937,531 | |||||||||
| (Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | (53,270) | (46,879) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (23,155) | (26,327) | |||||||||
| Total Equity | 864,428 | 865,644 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 2,884,021 | $ | 2,906,900 | |||||||
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VESTIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Three months ended | |||||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | December 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | (6,391) | $ | 832 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 34,341 | 36,936 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 4,170 | (3,279) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,343 | 5,180 | |||||||||
| Loss on sale of equity investment, net | — | 2,150 | |||||||||
| Asset write-down | 460 | — | |||||||||
| (Gain) Loss on disposals of property and equipment | (265) | — | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 940 | 846 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables, net | 9,815 | (12,321) | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 10,105 | (4,992) | |||||||||
| Rental merchandise in service, net | 1,851 | (1,321) | |||||||||
| Other current assets | (9,767) | (17,850) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (7,253) | 2,773 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 721 | 2,531 | |||||||||
| Changes in other noncurrent liabilities | (5,709) | (6,708) | |||||||||
| Changes in other assets | 2,233 | 178 | |||||||||
| Other operating activities | 93 | (1,175) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 37,687 | 3,780 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (9,386) | (14,732) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment | 265 | 344 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of equity investment | — | 36,792 | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | — | (4,550) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (9,121) | 17,854 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 48,000 | — | |||||||||
| Payments of long-term borrowings | (55,000) | (20,000) | |||||||||
| Payments of financing lease obligations | (9,186) | (8,303) | |||||||||
| Dividend payments | — | (4,601) | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | (342) | (1,706) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (16,528) | (34,610) | |||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (239) | 530 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 11,799 | (12,446) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 29,748 | 31,010 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 41,547 | $ | 18,564 | |||||||
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands)
| Consolidated | Consolidated | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Trailing Twelve Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2, | December 27, | January 2, | October 3, | October 3, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2024 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (6,391) | $ | 832 | $ | (47,446) | $ | (40,223) | $ | (12,549) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 34,341 | 36,936 | 140,422 | 143,017 | 35,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes | (2,168) | 708 | (6,959) | (4,083) | 1,644 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | 22,191 | 23,097 | 91,358 | 92,264 | 24,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 2,343 | 5,180 | 8,728 | 11,565 | 556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Severance (1) | 5,452 | 4,393 | 19,695 | 18,636 | 6,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transformation Costs (1) | 7,811 | — | 7,811 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Separation Related Charges (2) | 1,364 | 4,619 | 10,324 | 13,579 | 3,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization Fees | 2,960 | 3,532 | 12,983 | 13,555 | 3,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (Gain) on Sale of Equity Investment | — | 2,150 | 759 | 2,909 | 709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Party Debt Amendment Charges | — | — | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal Reserves and Settlements | 2,413 | 1,357 | 3,588 | 2,532 | (668) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains, Losses and Other(3) | 66 | (1,603) | 3,813 | 2,144 | 2,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 70,382 | $ | 81,201 | $ | 246,606 | $ | 257,425 | $ | 64,656 | |||||||||||||||||||
Covenant Related Adjustments(4) | — | — | 20,400 | 20,400 | 3,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Covenant Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 70,382 | $ | 81,201 | $ | 267,006 | $ | 277,825 | $ | 68,256 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 663,388 | $ | 683,780 | $ | 2,714,447 | $ | 2,734,839 | $ | 712,011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) as a percentage of sales | (1.0) | % | 0.1 | % | (1.7) | % | (1.5) | % | (1.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP) | 10.6 | % | 11.9 | % | 9.1 | % | 9.4 | % | 9.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Covenant Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP) | 10.6 | % | 11.9 | % | 9.8 | % | 10.2 | % | 9.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Please refer to Note 2. Transformation, Restructuring and Severance, in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 2, 2026.
(2) Separation Related Charges include third-party expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s separation from Aramark on September 30, 2023, and the establishment of stand-alone public company operations. These costs primarily consist of rebranding initiatives, development of stand-alone technology infrastructure, and professional services.
(3) Other includes certain costs or income items that are not individually material and do not relate to core business activities.
[(4) Includes a $15 million bad debt expense adjustment to EBITDA in the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2025, an adjustment of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2025 related to a write-off of merchandise-in-service and a $3.6 million environmental reserve adjustment for the quarter ended October 3, 2025. These adjustments are solely for the purpose of determining compliance with the financial covenants in the Company’s credit agreement.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
| Consolidated | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 2, | December 27, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (6,391) | $ | 832 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Amortization Expense | 6,693 | 6,766 | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 2,343 | 5,180 | |||||||||
| Severance | 5,452 | 4,393 | |||||||||
| Transformation Costs | 7,811 | — | |||||||||
| Separation Related Charges | 1,364 | 4,619 | |||||||||
| Legal Reserves and Settlements | 2,413 | 1,357 | |||||||||
Gains, Losses and Other(1) | 66 | (1,603) | |||||||||
| Loss on Sale of Equity Investment | — | 2,150 | |||||||||
| Tax Impact of Reconciling Items Above | (6,622) | (5,545) | |||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income (Loss) (Non-GAAP) | $ | 13,129 | $ | 18,149 | |||||||
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 131,904 | 131,590 | |||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for ANI | 132,678 | 132,115 | |||||||||
| Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.05) | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.05) | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| Adjusted Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.14 | |||||||
| Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.14 | |||||||
(1) Other includes certain costs or income items that are not individually material and do not relate to core business activities
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES AND SELECTED SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
FREE CASH FLOW, NET DEBT, NET LEVERAGE RATIO, ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES
(In thousands)
| Three months ended | |||||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | December 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 37,687 | $ | 3,780 | |||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (9,386) | (14,732) | |||||||||
| Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | $ | 28,301 | $ | (10,952) | |||||||
| Cash paid for Transformation Costs | 8,996 | — | |||||||||
| Cash paid for severance | 5,626 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | $ | 42,923 | $ | (10,952) | |||||||
| As of | |||||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | October 3, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Total principal debt outstanding | $ | 1,161,500 | $ | 1,168,500 | |||||||
| Letters of credit outstanding | 5,818 | 5,818 | |||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 162,738 | 166,305 | |||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (41,547) | (29,748) | |||||||||
| Net Debt (Non-GAAP) | $ | 1,288,509 | $ | 1,310,875 | |||||||
| Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 246,606 | $ | 257,425 | |||||||
Covenant Related Adjustments (1) | 20,400 | 20,400 | |||||||||
| Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 267,006 | $ | 277,825 | |||||||
Net Leverage Ratio (Non-GAAP) (1) | 4.83 | 4.72 | |||||||||
(1) Includes a $15 million bad debt expense adjustment to EBITDA in the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2025 and an adjustment of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2025 related to a write-off of merchandise-in-service. These adjustments are solely for the purposes of determining compliance with the financial covenants in the Company’s credit agreement.
| Three months ended | |||||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | December 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 646,810 | $ | 653,381 | |||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | (34,341) | (36,936) | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | (2,343) | (5,180) | |||||||||
| Severance | (5,452) | (4,393) | |||||||||
| Transformation Costs | (7,811) | — | |||||||||
| Separation Related Charges | (1,364) | (4,619) | |||||||||
| Legal Reserves and Settlements | (2,413) | (1,357) | |||||||||
| Gains, Losses and Other | (66) | 1,603 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP) | $ | 593,020 | $ | 602,499 | |||||||
| Revenue | 663,388 | 683,780 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses Margin (Non-GAAP) | 89.4 | % | 88.1 | % | |||||||
| As of | |||||
| January 2, 2026 | |||||
| Excess availability on revolving credit facility (1) | $ | 275,182 | |||
| Cash on Hand | 41,547 | ||||
| Total Liquidity | $ | 316,729 | |||
1) Excess availability on the revolving credit facility represents total availability of $300 million less borrowings on the revolving credit facility of $19.0 million less letters of credit outstanding of $5.8 million.
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First Quarter 2026 Results February 10, 2026
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Vestis reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but in this presentation and the non-GAAP reconciliations that follow, Vestis also uses the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Net Debt, Net Leverage Ratio, Operating Leverage, Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Operating Working Capital, Cost per Pound and Return on Working Capital. Vestis believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measure, provide useful supplemental information to investors. Certain adjustment-based measures exclude items that management believes may not be indicative of or are unrelated to Vestis’ core operating results. Vestis uses these non-GAAP financial measures with U.S. GAAP financial measures and other operating data to assist in the evaluation of its operating performance. Vestis believes that presentation of these measures also helps investors because the measures enable better comparisons of Vestis’ historical results and allow investors to evaluate Vestis’ performance based on the same metrics that Vestis uses to evaluate its performance and trends in its results. However, these measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Vestis’ results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Specifically, you should not consider these measures as alternatives to revenue, operating income, operating expenses, net income (loss), net income margin or net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures also should not be considered as measures of cash available to Vestis to invest in the growth of Vestis’ business or cash that will be available to Vestis to meet its obligations. Non-GAAP financial measures as presented by Vestis may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies because not all companies use identical calculations. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are provided in the tables at the end of this presentation. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the securities laws. All statements that reflect our expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, forecasts relating to discussions of future operations and financial performance and statements regarding our strategy for growth, future product development, regulatory approvals, competitive position and expenditures. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “will,” and “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative versions of such words. Examples of forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential effects of our comprehensive actions to enhance both our commercial and operational processes, and our expectations regarding our fiscal year 2026 performance outlook. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time, and actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those that we expected. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict including, but not limited to: unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including as a result of government shutdowns, inflationary pressures and higher interest rates; the failure to retain current customers, renew existing customer contracts and obtain new customer contracts, which could result in continued stock volatility and potential future goodwill impairment charges; competition in our industry; our ability to comply with certain financial ratios, tests and covenants in our credit agreement, including the Net Leverage Ratio; our significant indebtedness and ability to meet debt obligations and our reliance on an accounts receivable securitization facility; our ability to successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our business transformation and restructuring plan and other measures we may take in the future; increases in fuel and energy costs and other supply chain challenges and disruptions, including as a result of military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; implementation of new or increased tariffs and ongoing changes in U.S. and foreign government trade policies, including potential modifications to existing trade agreements and retaliatory measures by foreign governments; increased operating costs and obstacles to cost recovery due to the pricing and cancellation terms of our support services contracts; a determination by our customers to reduce their outsourcing or use of preferred vendors; the outcome of legal proceedings to which we are or may become subject, including securities litigation claims that could result in significant legal expenses and settlement and damage awards; risks associated with suppliers from whom our products are sourced; challenge of contracts by our customers; currency risks and other risks associated with international operations, including compliance with a broad range of laws and regulations, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; increases in labor costs or inability to hire and retain key or sufficient qualified personnel; continued or further unionization of our workforce; our expansion strategy and our ability to successfully integrate the businesses we acquire and costs and timing related thereto; natural disasters, global calamities, climate change, civil or political unrest, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other public health crises, and other adverse incidents; liability resulting from our participation in multiemployer-defined benefit pension plans; liability associated with noncompliance with applicable law or other governmental regulations; laws and governmental regulations including those relating to the environment, wage and hour and government contracting; unanticipated changes in tax law; new interpretations of or changes in the enforcement of the government regulatory framework; a cybersecurity incident or other disruptions in the availability of our computer systems or privacy breaches; stakeholder expectations relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations which may expose us to liabilities and other adverse effects on our business; any failure by Aramark to perform its obligations under the various separation agreements entered into in connection with the separation; and a determination by the IRS that the distribution or certain related transactions are taxable. The above list of factors is not exhaustive or necessarily in order of importance. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in “Item 1A-Risk Factors” of Part II in subsequently-filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. This presentation and the remarks made during the associated conference call are integrally related and are intended to be presented and understood together. Notes to Investors ©2025 Vestis. 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First Quarter 2026 Executive Summary ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 3 ▶ First quarter results reflect a solid start to our Fiscal 2026 ▶ Revenue of $663 million on consistent total volume1 ▶ Adjusted EBITDA2 of $70.4 million ▶ Free Cash Flow2 of $28.3 million ▶ Adjusted Free Cash Flow2 of $42.9 million ▶ Adjusted EPS2 of $0.10 per diluted share ▶ Available liquidity2 of $317 million ▶ Meaningful progress advancing our operational excellence priorities ▶ Improvements in cost to serve ▶ 7% improvement1 in plant productivity ▶ 3% improvement1 in on-time deliveries ▶ 12% reduction1 in customer complaints ▶ Commercially focused on improving revenue quality ▶ Investment in customer and product profitability tools to accelerate strategic pricing model ▶ Driving a more favorable product sales mix ▶ Focused on better customer penetration ▶ Reaffirming Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook ▶ Revenue flat to down 2% versus FY 2025 revenue on a 52-week basis ▶ Adjusted EBITDA2 in the range of $285 million to $315 million ▶ Free Cash Flow2 in the range of $50 million to $60 million ▶ Quarterly sequential Adjusted EBITDA2 growth of ~5% starting with Q2’26 1) When measured as pounds processed by our facilities compared to the first fiscal quarter of 2025 2) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations
1Q 2026 Financial Summary ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 4 Revenue $s in Millions Adjusted EBITDA1 $s in Millions & % of Revenue 1) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 2) When measured as pounds processed by our facilities Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 $s in Millions Revenue of $663.4 million o A decrease of $20.4 million year over year or 3.0% o Consistent total volume2 o Rental revenue decreased $17.9 million o Direct sales decreased $2.7 million o Benefit from foreign exchange on currency of $0.2 million Adjusted EBITDA1 of $70.4 million, or 10.6% of revenue o Decline of $10.8 million year over year or 13.3% o Improvements in adjusted operating expenses1 resulting from strategic business transformation o Increased sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, when adjusted EBITDA1 was $64.6 million, or 9.1% of revenue Free Cash Flow 1 of $28.3 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 of $42.9 million o Free Cash Flow1 improvement of $39.3 million year over year o Includes $12.7 million of working capital contributions o Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 excludes $14.6 million of business transformation cash payments o Total available liquidity of $316.7 million including $41.5 million cash and cash equivalents on hand as of January 2, 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $0.10 per share Adjusted Diluted EPS1 $s in Dollars F1Q25 F1Q26 F1Q25 F1Q26 F1Q25 F1Q26 F1Q25 F1Q26 $684 $663 $81 $70 11.9% 10.6% $(11) $43 $0.14 $0.10
©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 5 1Q 2026 Revenue Reconciliation $683.8 $(17.9) $(2.7) $0.2 $663.4 F1Q25 Revenue Rental Revenue Direct Sales Foreign Exchange F1Q26 Revenue $s in Millions Revenue per pound1 decline of $0.04 cents on product mix shift and pre-transformation commercial practices which equates to roughly $20 million of revenue decline To measure volume, we calculate the weight in pounds of uniforms and workplace supplies processed through our market centers First quarter revenue down 3% over prior year on flat total volume2, business retention of 91.2%3 Revenue dollar product mix remained stable while volume product mix shifted from uniforms to workplace supplies, including linen and linen-adjacent products such as towels and aprons, with lower revenue per pound 1) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 2) When measured as pounds processed by our facilities 3) See slide 15 for our definition of business retention
©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 6 1Q 2026 Adjusted EBITDA1 Reconciliation $81.2 $(20.4) $3.0 $0.9 $5.7 $70.4 F1Q25 Adj. EBITDA Revenue Cost of Service SG&A (Reported) Net Addbacks F1Q26 Adj. EBITDA $s in Millions SG&A (reported) improvement of $0.9 million on lower headcount and transformation initiatives Cost of service improvement driven by lower merchandise and delivery costs offset by higher plant cost due to product mix shift with a 3.7% improvement in our average weekly plant costs in December when compared to November Cost per pound1 improvement of $0.02 per pound on flat volume over prior year F1Q26 SG&A was impacted by approximately $7.8 million in third-party support costs and $5.5 million in severance related to our strategic business transformation 1) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 1 1
Vestis Confidential ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 7 1Q 2026 Revenue Metrics Revenue $s in Millions F1Q25 F1Q26 $684 $663 Volume1 In Millions of Pounds 1) When measured as pounds processed by our facilities 2) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 3) See Note 5. Revenue in our F1Q26 10-Q for more information (3)% F1Q25 F1Q26 486 485 flat Revenue per Pound2 $s in Dollars F1Q25 F1Q26 $1.41 $0.04/(3)%$1.37 Product Mix Volume Shift F1Q25 to F1Q26 % of Pounds processed by our facilities Uniforms Workplace Supplies Linen Flat Overall With Shifting Among Sub-Categories(2)% 7% Revenue per pound2 decline of $0.04 cents on product mix shift and pre-transformation commercial practices which equates to roughly $20 million of revenue decline First quarter revenue down 3% over prior year on flat total volume1 Revenue Dollar Product Mix Concentration F1Q263 % of Revenue $s Uniforms Workplace Supplies (Includes Linen) 38% 62% Change +1% Workplace Supplies versus F1Q25 Revenue dollar product mix remained stable while volume product mix shifted within workplace supplies to more linen and linen-adjacent products such as towels and aprons with lower revenue per pound ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 7
Vestis Confidential ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 8 1Q 2026 Cost and Operating Leverage Metrics Adjusted Operating Expenses1 $s in Millions F1Q25 F1Q26 $603 $593 Volume2 In Millions of Pounds 1) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 2) When measured as pounds processed by our facilities (2)% F1Q25 F1Q26 486 485 flat Cost per Pound1 $s in Dollars F1Q25 F1Q26 $1.24 $0.02/(1)%$1.22 Operating Leverage1 $s in Dollars Revenue per Pound1 Cost per Pound1 Operating Leverage1 Less$1.41 $0.17 Operating leverage1 decline of $0.02 per pound on lower revenue per pound1 of $0.04 per pound offset by a $0.02 per pound improvement in cost per pound1 Adjusted operating expenses1 declined $10M or 2% on cost of service and SG&A improvements from our strategic business transformation Change Cost per pound1 improvement of $0.02 per pound on flat volume over prior year F1Q25 $1.24 Equals Revenue per Pound1 Cost per Pound1 Operating Leverage1 Less$1.37 $0.15F1Q26 Equals$1.22 Each penny of operating leverage1 equates to approximately $5 million of Adjusted EBITDA1 on our curre t volume and product mix levels ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 8
Operating Working Capital, Cash Flow and Liquidity ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 9 Operating Working Capital1,2 $s in Millions Total Liquidity – Cash & Excess Availability3 $s in Millions Free Cash Flow 1 $s in Millions 1) See Appendix for non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations and information regarding operational metrics definitions and calculations 2) Operating working capital includes accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable; Accounts receivable prior to F3Q24 adjusted for $233M impact of A/R facility; See Appendix for calculation 3) Excess availability is defined as undrawn revolver capacity less letters of credit issued in accordance with the Company’s Credit Agreement Free Cash Flow1 of $28.3 million for F1Q26, including a $12.7 million benefit from working capital improvements largely driven by improvements in inventory and $9.4 million in capital expenditures $268$266$264 $295$295 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 0 50 100 150 200 250 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Operating Working Capital1,2 Operating Working Capital Return on Working Capital 294.7 294.7 294.7 264.3 266.3 268.2 275.2 $29 $31 $19 $29 $24 $30 $42 Q3-24 Q4-24 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Excess Availability Cash on Hand $(11) $(7) $8 $16 $28 F1Q25 F2Q25 F3Q25 F4Q25 F1Q26 Without working capital benefit, Free Cash Flow1 would have been $15.6 million Free Cash Flow1 includes $14.6 million of business transformation cash, excluding which Adjusted Free Cash Flow 1 of $42.9 million reflecting cash flow generative capabilities of our business Total available liquidity of $316.7 million including $41.5 million cash and cash equivalents on hand as of January 2, 2026
1Q 2026 Strategic Business Transformation Plan Update Commercial ExcellenceOperational Excellence Asset & Network Optimization Improve Operating Leverage Stabilize & Grow Revenue Align Footprint For Growth Advanced critical decision support tools needed to execute our strategy and improve revenue quality Laying the foundation for stronger commercial engagement, a more favorable product mix, strategic pricing model, and better penetration Approach brings discipline to growing value for Vestis Operational metric improvement in on-time delivery (300bps), plant productivity (7%), and customer complaints declining (12%) versus FQ125 Reduction in our weekly lost business average by 15% from FQ425 to FQ125 Sequential monthly improvement in weekly average of plant costs of 4% from November to December in FQ126 Aligning our footprint, capacity, and cost to serve where we see opportunities to grow profitably and serve customers reliably Annual expected cost savings of at least $75 million by end of FY 2026 Undertook market studies and analyzed key inputs for optimization of our network leading to “network of the future” Actively marketing non-core properties for sale and will use proceeds to repay debt ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 10
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Non-GAAP Measures ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 13 Vestis reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but in this presentation and the non-GAAP reconciliations that follow, Vestis also uses the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Basic EPS, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Operating Working Capital, Net Debt, Net Leverage Ratio, Operating Leverage, Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA, Return on Working Capital, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cost per Pound and Operating Leverage. Vestis believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measure, provide useful supplemental information to investors. Certain adjustment-based measures exclude items that management believes may not be indicative of or are unrelated to Vestis’ core operating results. Vestis uses these non-GAAP financial measures with U.S. GAAP financial measures and other operating data to assist in the evaluation of its operating performance. Vestis believes that presentation of these measures also helps investors because the measures enable better comparisons of Vestis’ historical results and allow investors to evaluate Vestis’ performance based on the same metrics that Vestis uses to evaluate its performance and trends in its results. However, these measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Vestis’ results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Specifically, you should not consider these measures as alternatives to revenue, operating income, operating expenses, net income (Loss), net income margin or net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures also should not be considered as measures of cash available to Vestis to invest in the growth of Vestis’ business or cash that will be available to Vestis to meet its obligations. Non-GAAP financial measures as presented by Vestis may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies because not all companies use identical calculations. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S.GAAP measures are provided in the tables at the end of this presentation. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for provision for income taxes; interest expense, net; and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), further adjusted for share-based compensation expense; severance; business transformation costs; separation related charges; securitization fees; loss (gain) on sale of equity investments; third party debt amendment fees; legal reserves and settlements; gains, losses, and other items impacting comparability. Adjusted EBITDA is presented to provide a more meaningful comparison of Vestis’ operating performance by excluding items that management believes are not reflective of ongoing operations or that may obscure trends in the underlying business. Similar adjustments have been recorded in Adjusted EBITDA for earlier periods, and Vestis may record similar types of adjustments in future periods. Adjusted EBITDA Margin Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Revenue. Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Basic EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents net income (loss) adjusted to exclude items not considered indicative of Vestis’ core ongoing operations, including amortization expense, share-based compensation, severance charges, business transformation costs, separation-related charges, loss (gain) on sale of equity investments; third party debt amendment fees; legal reserves and settlements; gains, losses, and other items impacting comparability. Management believes this measure provides useful supplemental information by facilitating period-over-period comparisons of performance on a consistent basis. Adjusted Basic EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS represent Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the weighted-average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding, respectively. Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow represents net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property and equipment and other items. Free Cash Flow is presented because it reflects the cash generated from operations after capital expenditures necessary to maintain and improve operations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, as there may be other nondiscretionary cash requirements not reflected in this measure. Adjusted Free Cash Flow represents Free Cash Flow adjusted for cash paid for strategic business transformation initiatives, including transformation-related severance and third-party advisory fees.
©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 14 Non-GAAP Measures, continued Net Leverage Ratio, Net Debt, Covenant Adjusted EBITDA and Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA Net Leverage Ratio is defined in Vestis’ credit agreement and is calculated as consolidated total indebtedness in excess of unrestricted cash (referred to herein as “Net Debt”), divided by the Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA. Net Debt represents total principal debt outstanding, letters of credit outstanding, and finance lease obligations, less cash and cash equivalents. Covenant Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA, as further modified by certain items specifically permitted under the credit agreement to assess compliance with its financial covenants. Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA represents Covenant Adjusted EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters. Vestis believes that Net Leverage Ratio and its components are useful to investors because they are indicators of Vestis’ ability to meet its future financial obligations and are measures that are frequently used by investors and creditors. Operating Working Capital Operating working capital includes accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable. Return on Working Capital Return on working capital is calculated by dividing trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA with operating working capital. Cost per Pound Cost per Pound represents the cost incurred to process laundry on a per-unit basis and is calculated as Adjusted Operating Expenses, as defined below, divided by the total pounds of laundry processed during the period. Management uses Cost per Pound to assess operating efficiency by evaluating how effectively resources are utilized relative to processing volume. Adjusted Operating Expenses Adjusted Operating Expenses represent operating expenses as reported under U.S. GAAP, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, severance, business transformation costs, separation-related charges, legal reserves and settlements, and gains, losses, and other items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. Operating Leverage per Pound (‘Operating Leverage”) Operating Leverage represents Revenue per Pound less Cost per Pound. Management uses this metric as a supplemental indicator of unit-level profitability trends. The metric helps Management assess operational efficiency by evaluating how effectively resources are used relative to volume handled. Forward Looking Non-GAAP Information This presentation also includes certain non-GAAP financial information that is forward-looking in nature, including our expected 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow. Vestis believes that a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking information to the most comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP cannot be made available without unreasonable efforts. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures would require Vestis to predict the timing and likelihood of among other things future acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, asset impairments, other charges and other factors not within Vestis’ control. Neither these forward-looking measures, nor their probable significance, can be quantified with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Accordingly, the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures are not provided. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.
©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 15 Other Operational Metrics Business Retention We calculate retention by annualizing the average weekly revenue attributed to lost customers identification numbers for the trailing 52 weeks and dividing it by the recurring rental revenue for the same period. We calculate recurring rental revenue as base rental revenue for uniforms and workplace supplies, including service charges and the impacts of rebates and other discounts, plus recurring loss and ruin and auxiliary charges such as emblems and embroidery in addition to select consumables we determine to be recurring in nature. Our calculations are approximate and may in some cases rely on estimates which may differ from period to period. Revenue per Pound Revenue per pound represents consolidated total revenue as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP divided by total pounds of laundry processed for the period. Revenue per Pound uses GAAP revenue and does not reflect any adjustments. Management believes this metric provides useful insight into pricing and product mix relative to processing volume. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is consolidated revenue. Pounds Processed Pounds of laundry processed represents an operational measure derived from internal systems and management estimates and may involve judgement in its determination. Management believes the methodology used is reasonable and applied consistently from period to period. .
Non-GAAP Reconciliations / Adjusted EBITDA ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 16 ($ in Thousands) 1) Please refer to Note 2. Transformation, Restructuring and Severance in the Company’s form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 2, 2026 2) Separation Related Charges include third-party expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s separation from Aramark on September 30, 2023, and the establishment of stand-alone public company operations. These costs primarily consist of rebranding initiatives, development of stand-alone technology infrastructure, and professional services. 3) Other includes certain costs or income items that are not individually material and do not relate to core business activities. 4) Includes a $15 million bad debt expense adjustment to EBITDA in the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2025, an adjustment of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2025 related to a write-off of merchandise-in service and a $3.6 million environmental reserve adjustment for the quarter ended October 3, 2025. These adjustments are solely for the purpose of determining compliance with the financial covenants in the Company’s credit agreement. Individual Fiscal Quarters Referenced January 2, October 3, June 27, March 28, December 27, 2026 2025 2025 2025 2024 Net Income (Loss) $ (6,391) $ (12,549) $ (676) $ (27,830) $ 832 Adjustments: Depreciation and Amortization 34,341 35,343 34,856 35,882 36,936 Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (2,168) 1,644 (73) (6,362) 708 Interest Expense 22,191 24,343 22,495 22,329 23,097 Share-Based Compensation 2,343 556 (2,148) 7,977 5,180 Severance (1) 5,452 6,309 376 7,558 4,393 Transformation Costs 7,811 — — — — Separation Related Charges (2) 1,364 3,309 1,986 3,665 4,619 Securitization Fees 2,960 3,495 3,230 3,297 3,532 Loss (Gain) on Sale of Equity Investment — 709 — — 2,150 Third Party Debt Amendment Fees — — 1,311 219 — Legal Reserves and Settlements 2,413 (668) 1,182 1,162 1,357 Gains, Losses and Other (3) 66 2,165 1,468 (279) (1,603) Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) 70,382 64,656 64,007 47,618 81,201 Covenant Related Adjustments (4) — 3,600 1,800 15,000 — Covenant Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $ 70,382 $ 68,256 $ 65,807 $ 62,618 $ 81,201 Net Income (Loss) Margin Revenue $ 663,388 $ 712,011 $ 673,799 $ 665,249 $ 683,780 Net Income (Loss) (6,391) (12,549) (676) (27,830) 832 Net Income (Loss) Margin (1.0)% (1.8)% (0.1)% (4.2)% 0.1% Adjusted EBITDA Margins Revenue $ 663,388 $ 712,011 $ 673,799 $ 665,249 $ 683,780 Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) 70,382 64,656 64,007 47,618 81,201 Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) Margin 10.6% 9.1% 9.5% 7.2% 11.9% Revenue $ 663,388 $ 712,011 $ 673,799 $ 665,249 $ 683,780 Covenant Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) 70,382 68,256 65,807 62,618 81,201 Covenant Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) Margin 10.6% 9.6% 9.8% 9.4% 11.9%
Non-GAAP Reconciliations / Adjusted Operating Expenses ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 17 ($ in Thousands) 1) Please refer to Note 2. Transformation, Restructuring and Severance, in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 2, 2026. 2) Separation Related Charges include third-party expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s separation from Aramark on September 30, 2023, and the establishment of stand-alone public company operations. These costs primarily consist of rebranding initiatives, development of stand-alone technology infrastructure, and professional services. 3) Other includes certain costs or income items that are not individually material and do not relate to core business activities. January 2, December 27, 2026 2024 Operating Expenses $ 646,810 $ 653,381 Depreciation and Amortization (34,341) (36,936) Share-Based Compensation (2,343) (5,180) Severance (1) (5,452) (4,393) Transformation Costs (7,811) — Separation Related Charges (2) (1,364) (4,619) Legal Reserves and Settlements (2,413) (1,357) Gains, Losses and Other (3) (66) 1,603 Adjusted Operating Expenses $ 593,020 $ 602,499 Revenue $ 663,388 $ 683,780 Adjusted Operating Expenses Margin 89.4% 88.1% Three Months Ended
Revenue per pound and Non-GAAP Reconciliation/ Cost per Pound and Operating Leverage ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 18 ($ in Thousands) January 2, December 27, 2026 2024 (In thousands) Revenue $ 663,388 $ 683,780 Adjusted Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP) 593,020 602,499 Pounds Processed 485,000 486,000 Amounts per Pound (stated in Dollars) Revenue per Pound $ 1.37 $ 1.41 Cost per Pound (1) $ 1.22 $ 1.24 Operating Leverage (2) $ 0.15 $ 0.17 Note: The table above presents selected GAAP amounts, non-GAAP measures, and operational metrics used by management to evaluate unit-level performance 1) Cost per pound is calculated using Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses (see Non-GAAP explanations and reconciliations earlier in this presentation) 2) Operating Leverage represents Revenue per Pound less Cost per Pound and is not a U.S. GAAP profitability measure Three Months Ended
Operational Metrics / Product Dollar Mix ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 19 ($ in Thousands) Revenue Mix % Revenue Mix % Change in Mix United States: Δ in Mix Uniforms $ 227,661 38% $ 245,778 40% (2)% Workplace Supplies 375,240 62% 375,938 60% 2% Total United States 602,901 100% 621,716 100% Canada: Δ in Mix Uniforms $ 22,158 37% $ 23,197 37% 0% Workplace Supplies 38,329 63% 38,867 63% 0% Total Canada 60,487 100% 62,064 100% Total Revenue: Δ in Mix Uniforms $ 249,819 38% $ 268,975 39% (1)% Workplace Supplies $ 413,569 62% $ 414,805 61% 1% Total $ 663,388 100% $ 683,780 100% Three months ended January 2, 2026 December 27, 2024
Non-GAAP Reconciliations / Free Cash Flow ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 20 ($ in Millions) 1) Cash interest on bank debt plus A/R facility fees Individual Fiscal Quarters Referenced 2) Operating working capital includes accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable F1Q25 F2Q25 F3Q25 F4Q25 F1Q26 Adj EBITDA $81.2 $47.6 $64.0 $64.7 $70.4 Cash interest (1) (26.6) (23.7) (24.1) (28.9) (23.0) Cash tax (5.6) (0.7) (14.4) (5.7) (4.4) Impacts from operating working capital (2) (14.5) (12.3) 4.9 21.9 12.7 Other (30.7) (4.3) (7.5) (21.0) (18.0) Operating Cash Flow $3.8 $6.6 $22.9 $31.0 $37.7 Capital expenditures (14.7) (13.5) (14.9) (15.4) (9.4) Free Cash Flow $(10.9) $(6.9) $8.0 $15.6 $28.3 Impacts from operating working capital (2) 14.5 12.3 (4.9) (21.9) (12.7) Free Cash Flow excluding the impacts of working capital $3.6 $5.4 $3.1 $(6.3) $15.6
Non-GAAP Reconciliations / Adjusted Free Cash Flow ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 21 ($ in Thousands) Individual Fiscal Quarters Referenced January 2, 2026 December 27, 2024 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 37,687 $ 3,780 Purchases of Property and Equipment and Other $ (9,386) $ (14,732) Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 28,301 $ (10,952) Cash paid for Transformation Costs 8,996 — Cash paid for Severance 5,626 — Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 42,923 $ (10,952) Three months ended
Non-GAAP Reconciliations / Operating Working Capital1 and Return on Working Capital2 Individual Fiscal Quarters Referenced ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 22 ($ in Millions) 1) Operating working capital includes accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable 2) Return on working capital is calculated by dividing trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA with operating working capital F1Q25 F2Q25 F3Q25 F4Q25 F1Q26 Accounts Receivable 187.2 162.4 175.8 162.3 153.0 Inventory 170.0 199.7 187.0 179.0 169.1 Accounts Payable 164.9 150.8 156.7 158.4 147.9 Operating Working Capital(1) $ 192.3 $ 211.3 $ 206.1 $ 182.9 $ 174.2 Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA $ 335.7 $ 296.1 $ 273.2 $ 257.4 246.6 Return on Working Capital(2) 174.6% 140.1% 132.6% 140.7% 141.6%
Operational Metrics/Total Liquidity ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 23 ($ in Millions) 1) Excess availability is defined as undrawn revolver capacity less letters of credit issued in accordance with the Company’s Credit Agreement.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation / Adjusted EPS ©2025 Vestis. All rights reserved. 24 1) Other includes certain costs or income items that are not individually material and do not relate to core business activities (in thousands, except per share amounts) January 2, December 27, 2026 2024 Net Income (Loss) $ (6,391) $ 832 Adjustments: Amortization expense 6,693 6,766 Share-Based Compensation 2,343 5,180 Severance 5,452 4,393 Transformation Costs 7,811 0 Separation Related Charges 1,364 4,619 Legal Reserves and Settlements 2,413 1,357 Gains, Losses and Other (1) 66 (1,603) Loss on Sale of Equity Investment 0 2,150 Tax Impact of Reconciling Items Above (6,622) (5,545) Adjusted Net Income (Loss) (Non-GAAP) $ 13,129 $ 18,149 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 131,904 131,590 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 132,678 132,115 Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share $ (0.05) $ 0.01 Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share $ (0.05) $ 0.01 Adjusted Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share $ 0.10 $ 0.14 Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share $ 0.10 $ 0.14 Consolidated Three Months Ended
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FAQ
How did Vestis (VSTS) perform financially in the first quarter of 2026?
Vestis generated revenue of $663.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 3% year over year. It reported a net loss of $6.4 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, but achieved Adjusted Net Income of $13.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $70.4 million.
What were Vestis (VSTS) key profitability and EPS metrics for Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Vestis posted Adjusted EBITDA of $70.4 million, representing a 10.6% margin on revenue. GAAP results showed a net loss of $6.4 million, while Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.10 per share compared with GAAP diluted EPS of $(0.05).
How strong was Vestis (VSTS) cash flow and liquidity in the first quarter of 2026?
Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.7 million, yielding Free Cash Flow of $28.3 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $42.9 million. As of January 2, 2026, total liquidity was $316.7 million, including $41.5 million of cash and cash equivalents.
What guidance did Vestis (VSTS) reaffirm for its fiscal 2026 outlook?
Vestis reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance for revenue to be flat to down 2% versus fiscal 2025 on a 52-week basis. It expects Adjusted EBITDA between $285 million and $315 million and Free Cash Flow between $50 million and $60 million for the full year.
What progress did Vestis (VSTS) report on its strategic business transformation plan?
During Q1 2026, Vestis reported a 7% improvement in plant productivity, a 3% improvement in on-time deliveries, and a 12% reduction in customer complaints versus Q1 2025. The plan is expected to deliver at least $75 million in annual operating cost savings by the end of fiscal 2026.
How leveraged is Vestis (VSTS) based on the latest quarter?
As of January 2, 2026, Vestis reported Net Debt of $1.29 billion, calculated from total principal debt, letters of credit and finance leases less cash. Using Trailing Twelve Months Covenant Adjusted EBITDA of $267.0 million, the company’s Net Leverage Ratio was 4.83x.
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