UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2026, covering the fiscal year ended August 29, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Shares outstanding: As of October 20, 2026, there were 14,586,347 shares of Common Stock and 3,501,265 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding, according to the filing.
  • Non-affiliate market value: The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $3,361,249,642 as of February 27, 2026, the last business day of the second fiscal quarter.
  • Garment manufacturing: The company disclosed that during fiscal 2026 it manufactured approximately 65% of the garments placed in service.
  • Three operating segments: The filing reports three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions, and Other, with all financial data recast to reflect this structure.
  • Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP served as the independent registered public accounting firm and attested to management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting.
  • Proxy incorporation: The company stated it intends to file a Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders within 120 days of the fiscal year end, with portions incorporated by reference into Part III.

UniFirst Fiscal 2026 Operations and Structure

UniFirst Corporation, incorporated in Massachusetts in 1950, describes itself in the filing as "one of the leading providers in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility management and service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services in North America." The company designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells uniforms and protective clothing. It also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, and other non-garment items, and provides restroom supplies, first aid cabinet services, safety training, and fire protection services including inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers.

According to the filing, the company's principal service model involves providing customers with uniforms and other items, collecting soiled goods on a periodic basis (usually weekly), and returning cleaned and processed items. The company noted that its centralized services, specialized equipment, and economies of scale "generally allow us to be more cost effective in providing garment solutions and services than customers could be themselves." Because approximately 65% of garments placed in service during fiscal 2026 were manufactured by UniFirst itself, the filing states the company is able to produce custom programs for larger customers and better control quality, price, and service speed.

The filing states that all financial information presented has been recast to reflect the three-segment structure across all periods presented. The company confirmed it meets the definition of a large accelerated filer, has filed all required Exchange Act reports during the preceding 12 months, and is not a shell company. The filing incorporates forward-looking statements, noting that "actual results could differ materially" from those set forth in such statements, subject to the cautionary language described in the filing's risk factors and other sections.

What Was Disclosed

UniFirst Corporation filed its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2026, disclosing share counts, non-affiliate market value, segment structure, manufacturing activity, and auditor identity. The company serves businesses across multiple industry sectors in North America.