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Vestis Corporation(VSTS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VSTS•NYSE
$14.11
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutVestis Corporation provides uniform rentals and workplace supplies in the United States and Canada. Its products include uniform options, such as shirts, pants, outerwear, gowns, scrubs, high visibility garments, particulate-free garments, and flame-resistant garments, as well as shoes and accessories; and workplace supplies, including managed restroom supply services, first-aid supplies and safety products, floor mats, towels, and linens. The company serves manufacturing, hospitality, retail, food processing, food service, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and cleanroom industries. Vestis Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia.Show more
- Revenue$2.73B-2.5%
- EBITDA$207M-30.6%
- Net Income-$40M-291.8%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.31-293.7%
- Gross Margin26.5%-8.9%
- EBITDA Margin7.59%-28.8%
- Operating Margin2.36%-58.2%
- Net Margin-1.47%-296.8%
- ROE-4.55%-293.1%
VSTS Price & Volume
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Margin Erosion Challenges Vestis Operational Viability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Route density and margin erosion
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Vestis Corporation faces a difficult path to profitability as it struggles with consistent revenue contraction and structural margin compression, evidenced by a gross margin decline from 30.0% in 2024Q1 to 21.1% in 2026Q2.
- While the company recently executed a significant deleveraging event, reducing its debt-to-equity ratio from 1.63 in 2026Q1 to 0.30 in 2026Q2, the underlying business model remains burdened by high corporate overhead and persistent net losses.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can stabilize its top-line performance and improve cash conversion, as the current reliance on goodwill—comprising 33% of total assets—poses a material risk to long-term equity value.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability, coupled with a negative net margin of -1.0% in 2026Q1, suggests that the current operational model lacks the necessary scale to justify its valuation.
VSTS Growth Metrics
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years0.59%
TTM-0.84%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM29.84%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM29.67%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.43%
5 Years5.43%
3 Years5.52%
Last Year2.59%
VSTS Recent Earnings
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (45%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (36%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16+77.8%
$0.09
Rev
$659M+0.6%
$655M
Q1 2026
Feb 10, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.10+66.7%
$0.06
Rev
$663M-0.1%
$664M
Q4 2025
Dec 1, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03-47.7%
$0.06
Rev
$712M+5.0%
$678M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05+0.0%
$0.05
Rev
$674M-2.4%
$691M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 12, 2026 | $0.16vs $0.09+77.8% | $659Mvs $655M+0.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | $0.10vs $0.06+66.7% | $663Mvs $664M-0.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.03vs $0.06-47.7% | $712Mvs $678M+5.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.05vs $0.05+0.0% | $674Mvs $691M-2.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest VSTS News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14.11 | $1.86B | -45.52 | -2.53% | -1.47% | -4.55% | 0.74% | |
| $181.83 | $72.76B | 41.33 | 7.75% | 17.57% | 41.47% | — | |
| $45.17 | $2.65B | 17.44 | 4.62% | 1.75% | 8.94% | — | |
| $4.06 | $374.57M | 9.23 | -8.49% | 4.76% | 11.26% | — | |
| $56.17 | $14.77B | 46.04 | 6.35% | 1.84% | 11.13% | — | |
| $13.51 | $468.38M | -1.87 | -1.87% | -6.44% | -24.58% | — |
Compare VSTS vs Peers
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
VSTS SEC Filings & Documents
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 12, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 24, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 10, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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VSTS Frequently Asked Questions
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Vestis Corporation's revenue?
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported $2.71B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 10% increase from $2.46B in 2021.
How fast is Vestis Corporation growing?
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) saw revenue decline by 2.5% over the past year.
Is VSTS profitable?
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported a net loss of $17.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does VSTS pay dividends?
Yes, Vestis Corporation (VSTS) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.74%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is VSTS's return on equity?
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -4.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Vestis Corporation's free cash flow?
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) generated $97.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.