Unifirst Corp (UNF) 116.65 $UNF
UniFirst Celebrates 80 Years in Business at 15th Annual Founder's Day
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 01, 7:12AM CDT
It's the day when the over 225 locations of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) across North America celebrate the memory of company founder Aldo Croatti. The company's 12,000-plus employee Team Partners take a break from their busy schedules and join together to honor the man who started the billion-dollar uniform service and supply company on July 12, 1936. And this year's celebration was extra special, as they also recognized 80 years in business.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Third Quarter Results on June 29, 2016
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jun 14, 9:03AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2016 third quarter results on June 29, 2016 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2016 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.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Offers Customers Access To Online Safety Training Courses
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jun 13, 7:07AM CDT
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has announced it is now offering customers easy access to a comprehensive online library of over 350 safety training courses. Businesses can take advantage of these competency-based and highly interactive online courses to help meet OSHA, HAZCOM, HR/occupational, environmental health and safety (EHS), and other workplace training requirements.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst to Present at Baird Conference
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 24, 12:47PM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced that Ronald D. Croatti, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steven S. Sintros, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at 10:15 AM Eastern Time on June 9, 2016 at Baird's 2016 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference. The conference is being held at JW Marriott Essex House at 160 Central Park South in New York City. They will discuss UniFirst's business highlights as well as information concerning recent business trends.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Donates $850,000 in Clothing to Global Outreach Efforts in Haiti
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 17, 7:01AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced today that it has donated nearly 34,500 garments with a retail value of over $850,000 to aid relief initiatives in Haiti. UniFirst's donations have been coordinated through Global Outreach Haiti, a member of Global Outreach International's Caribbean efforts.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Named a Winning Company by 2020 Women on Boards
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 18, 7:01AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been recognized as a 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company. Winning Companies champion board diversity by having 20 percent or more of their board seats held by women.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 06, 2:09PM CDT
The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.0375 per share (3.75 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.03 per share (3.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on July 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2016.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Company News for March 31, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 31, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: LULU,UNF,CCL,VRNT
CCL: 45.26 (-1.45), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), VRNT: 34.85 (-0.29), LULU: 76.95 (-1.38)
UnifFirst Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
GlobeNewswire - Wed Mar 30, 7:00AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced results for its second quarter ended February 27, 2016. Revenues for the quarter were $363.1 million, up 0.5% from $361.5 million in the year ago period. Net income was $23.5 million ($1.16 per diluted share), down 7.7% from $25.4 million ($1.26 per diluted share) in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. As a reminder, the results in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $3.6 million charge to selling and administrative expenses to increase the Company's environmental contingency reserves. Excluding the effect of this item, net income for the second quarter a year ago would have been $27.7 million ($1.37 per diluted share). In addition, the comparison of net income was negatively impacted by a higher effective tax rate in the current quarter compared to the same period a year ago due to a change in the mix of jurisdictional earnings.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Wins 2016 Stevie Award for Customer Service
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 28, 8:33AM CDT
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, was presented with a Bronze StevieAward in the Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year category at the tenth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The awards were presented to honorees during a gala banquet on Friday, March 4, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. More than 500 executives from the U.S. and several other nations attended.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Proto Labs (PRLB) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 02, 1:20PM CST
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2015 results on Feb 4, before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 44 cents per share.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), SEE: 45.99 (-1.15), PRLB: 54.50 (-1.18), CDXS: 4.30 (-0.03)
Will Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q4 Earnings Disappoint?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 26, 12:40PM CST
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2015 results on Jan 28 before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.11 per share.
SWK: 121.65 (-0.43), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), SEE: 45.99 (-1.15), CDXS: 4.30 (-0.03)
UniFirst Corporation Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 25, 7:12AM CST
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, today released its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. The report outlines UniFirst's extensive social and environmental programs aimed at enhancing the sustainability of UniFirst's operations and strengthening the communities in which UniFirst operates.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Top Seven Reasons Businesses Choose a Uniform Rental Service Program
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 11, 7:17AM CST
Uniform programs have long been a tool in helping improve and maintain business image by effectively promoting a company brand and projecting a professional image. And research continues to support an overall consumer preference for being serviced by uniformed employees. Uniforms can also increase the likelihood of customers buying from a provider with uniformed employees, offering a distinct competitive advantage. But when it comes to implementing a uniform program in the workplace, businesses have several options to consider, including directly purchasing uniforms or contracting a managed uniform and textile rental service program.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Company News for January 07, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 07, 9:10AM CST
Companies in the News are: YHOO,PXD,MON,UNF
YHOO: 38.57 (-0.23), PXD: 159.58 (+2.35), MON: 105.62 (-0.18), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst posts lower net income of USD35.9m for Q1 fiscal 2016
M2 - Thu Jan 07, 6:21AM CST
Uniform company UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) stated on Wednesday that it recorded net income of USD35.9m, or USD1.78 per diluted share, for its Q1 fiscal 2016 that ended 28 November 2015.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2016
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jan 06, 7:00AM CST
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2016 which ended November 28, 2015. Revenues for the quarter were $373.4 million, up 0.8% from $370.4 million in the year ago period. Net income was $35.9 million ($1.78 per diluted share), down 4.1% from $37.4 million ($1.85 per diluted share) in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Celebrates 80 Years in Business at 15th Annual Founder's Day
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 01, 7:12AM CDT
It's the day when the over 225 locations of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) across North America celebrate the memory of company founder Aldo Croatti. The company's 12,000-plus employee Team Partners take a break from their busy schedules and join together to honor the man who started the billion-dollar uniform service and supply company on July 12, 1936. And this year's celebration was extra special, as they also recognized 80 years in business.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Third Quarter Results on June 29, 2016
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jun 14, 9:03AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) will report its Fiscal 2016 third quarter results on June 29, 2016 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2016 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.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Offers Customers Access To Online Safety Training Courses
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jun 13, 7:07AM CDT
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has announced it is now offering customers easy access to a comprehensive online library of over 350 safety training courses. Businesses can take advantage of these competency-based and highly interactive online courses to help meet OSHA, HAZCOM, HR/occupational, environmental health and safety (EHS), and other workplace training requirements.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst to Present at Baird Conference
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 24, 12:47PM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced that Ronald D. Croatti, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steven S. Sintros, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at 10:15 AM Eastern Time on June 9, 2016 at Baird's 2016 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference. The conference is being held at JW Marriott Essex House at 160 Central Park South in New York City. They will discuss UniFirst's business highlights as well as information concerning recent business trends.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Donates $850,000 in Clothing to Global Outreach Efforts in Haiti
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 17, 7:01AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced today that it has donated nearly 34,500 garments with a retail value of over $850,000 to aid relief initiatives in Haiti. UniFirst's donations have been coordinated through Global Outreach Haiti, a member of Global Outreach International's Caribbean efforts.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Named a Winning Company by 2020 Women on Boards
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 18, 7:01AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been recognized as a 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company. Winning Companies champion board diversity by having 20 percent or more of their board seats held by women.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 06, 2:09PM CDT
The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.0375 per share (3.75 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.03 per share (3.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on July 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2016.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Company News for March 31, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 31, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: LULU,UNF,CCL,VRNT
CCL: 45.26 (-1.45), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), VRNT: 34.85 (-0.29), LULU: 76.95 (-1.38)
UnifFirst Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
GlobeNewswire - Wed Mar 30, 7:00AM CDT
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced results for its second quarter ended February 27, 2016. Revenues for the quarter were $363.1 million, up 0.5% from $361.5 million in the year ago period. Net income was $23.5 million ($1.16 per diluted share), down 7.7% from $25.4 million ($1.26 per diluted share) in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. As a reminder, the results in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $3.6 million charge to selling and administrative expenses to increase the Company's environmental contingency reserves. Excluding the effect of this item, net income for the second quarter a year ago would have been $27.7 million ($1.37 per diluted share). In addition, the comparison of net income was negatively impacted by a higher effective tax rate in the current quarter compared to the same period a year ago due to a change in the mix of jurisdictional earnings.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Wins 2016 Stevie Award for Customer Service
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 28, 8:33AM CDT
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, was presented with a Bronze StevieAward in the Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year category at the tenth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The awards were presented to honorees during a gala banquet on Friday, March 4, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. More than 500 executives from the U.S. and several other nations attended.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Proto Labs (PRLB) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 02, 1:20PM CST
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2015 results on Feb 4, before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 44 cents per share.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), SEE: 45.99 (-1.15), PRLB: 54.50 (-1.18), CDXS: 4.30 (-0.03)
Will Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q4 Earnings Disappoint?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 26, 12:40PM CST
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2015 results on Jan 28 before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.11 per share.
SWK: 121.65 (-0.43), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08), SEE: 45.99 (-1.15), CDXS: 4.30 (-0.03)
UniFirst Corporation Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 25, 7:12AM CST
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility products throughout the U.S. and Canada, today released its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. The report outlines UniFirst's extensive social and environmental programs aimed at enhancing the sustainability of UniFirst's operations and strengthening the communities in which UniFirst operates.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Top Seven Reasons Businesses Choose a Uniform Rental Service Program
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 11, 7:17AM CST
Uniform programs have long been a tool in helping improve and maintain business image by effectively promoting a company brand and projecting a professional image. And research continues to support an overall consumer preference for being serviced by uniformed employees. Uniforms can also increase the likelihood of customers buying from a provider with uniformed employees, offering a distinct competitive advantage. But when it comes to implementing a uniform program in the workplace, businesses have several options to consider, including directly purchasing uniforms or contracting a managed uniform and textile rental service program.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
Company News for January 07, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 07, 9:10AM CST
Companies in the News are: YHOO,PXD,MON,UNF
YHOO: 38.57 (-0.23), PXD: 159.58 (+2.35), MON: 105.62 (-0.18), UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst posts lower net income of USD35.9m for Q1 fiscal 2016
M2 - Thu Jan 07, 6:21AM CST
Uniform company UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) stated on Wednesday that it recorded net income of USD35.9m, or USD1.78 per diluted share, for its Q1 fiscal 2016 that ended 28 November 2015.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2016
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jan 06, 7:00AM CST
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2016 which ended November 28, 2015. Revenues for the quarter were $373.4 million, up 0.8% from $370.4 million in the year ago period. Net income was $35.9 million ($1.78 per diluted share), down 4.1% from $37.4 million ($1.85 per diluted share) in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
UNF: 116.65 (-1.08)
