Vestis (VSTS) Stock Overview
Provides uniform rentals and workplace supplies in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$12.82 |
| 52 Week High | US$16.90 |
| 52 Week Low | US$3.98 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| 1 Month Change | -19.93% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.20% |
| 1 Year Change | 173.35% |
| 3 Year Change | n/a |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | -33.40% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 17
Vestis: Revenue Growth Needs To Return, Reiterate A Hold
Summary I reiterate a 'Hold' rating on Vestis due to ongoing revenue weakness and uncertainty around the new business model’s execution. Q3 showed improved margins and EBITDA, driven by exiting lower-quality volume and focusing on higher-value route-servicing contracts. Transformation initiatives have delivered ~$30M of ~$50M targeted FY2026 savings, enhancing plant productivity, service quality, and cost structure. VSTS could see significant upside if it accelerates revenue growth and margin expansion, but visibility on execution remains limited. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 14
Results: Vestis Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Last week, you might have seen that Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ) released its third-quarter result to the market...
Narrative Update • Aug 12
VSTS: Mixed Turnaround Progress Will Still Constrain Future Upside Potential
Vestis moves into this Narrative Update with a higher implied fair value of $11.99 per share, reflecting analysts' raised price targets in the $9 to $16 range as they highlight ongoing progress in the company's operational turnaround and margin-focused initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vestis points to a mixed but constructive tone, with multiple firms lifting price targets while keeping a range of ratings from Sell to Neutral.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 17
Vestis: Revenue Growth Needs To Return, Reiterate A Hold
Summary I reiterate a 'Hold' rating on Vestis due to ongoing revenue weakness and uncertainty around the new business model’s execution. Q3 showed improved margins and EBITDA, driven by exiting lower-quality volume and focusing on higher-value route-servicing contracts. Transformation initiatives have delivered ~$30M of ~$50M targeted FY2026 savings, enhancing plant productivity, service quality, and cost structure. VSTS could see significant upside if it accelerates revenue growth and margin expansion, but visibility on execution remains limited. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 14
Results: Vestis Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Last week, you might have seen that Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ) released its third-quarter result to the market...Narrative Update • Aug 12
VSTS: Mixed Turnaround Progress Will Still Constrain Future Upside Potential
Vestis moves into this Narrative Update with a higher implied fair value of $11.99 per share, reflecting analysts' raised price targets in the $9 to $16 range as they highlight ongoing progress in the company's operational turnaround and margin-focused initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vestis points to a mixed but constructive tone, with multiple firms lifting price targets while keeping a range of ratings from Sell to Neutral.
Narrative Update • Jul 03
VSTS: Q4 Organic Inflection And EBITDA Execution Are Expected To Support Sentiment
Vestis' analyst fair value estimate has been lifted from $14.00 to $15.00, reflecting updated views from analysts, who have broadly raised their price targets and point to improving revenue growth, margins, and outlook commentary as key supports for the higher number. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vestis shows a cluster of higher price targets and one key upgrade, which together help explain why analysts are more comfortable with a higher fair value range for the stock.Analysis Article • Jun 21
Vestis (VSTS) Stock Could Be 60% Below Fair Value After Estimate Revisions
Recent momentum around Vestis (VSTS) has been shaped by two forces: rising institutional ownership and upward earnings estimate revisions, which together have drawn fresh attention to the stock’s positioning and prospects. See our latest analysis for Vestis. Vestis shares have moved sharply higher in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 9.71%, a 90 day share price return of 66.84% and a year to date share price return of 95.74%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 125.17%...Narrative Update • Jun 19
VSTS: Flat 2026 Outlook And Execution Risks Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Vestis to about $10.16 from $7.81, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability, and valuation following recent target increases and an upgrade after the company’s Q2 results and FY26 EBITDA outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vestis reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and one key upgrade following the Q2 print and FY26 EBITDA outlook.Narrative Update • Jun 04
VSTS: Q4 Organic Inflection And Turnaround Execution Are Expected To Support Sentiment
Vestis' analyst price targets have shifted higher, with several firms now guiding to a range of $7.50 to $14. This reflects analysts' updated views on the company's earnings outlook, margin profile and potential for an inflection in organic growth.Narrative Update • May 16
VSTS: Turnaround Progress And Q4 Organic Inflection Are Expected To Support Confidence
Analysts have lifted the central price target for Vestis to $14 from $10, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E. These revisions align with a recent wave of higher Street price targets and an upgrade following the latest earnings and FY26 EBITDA outlook.Analysis Article • May 15
Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
The investors in Vestis Corporation 's ( NYSE:VSTS ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the...Narrative Update • Apr 29
VSTS: Flat 2026 Revenue Outlook Will Constrain Upside Despite Rating Revisions
Vestis' updated analyst price target has shifted to approximately $7.81, down from about $8.18, as analysts factor in a lower assumed discount rate, more modest revenue growth expectations, slightly higher profit margins, and a revised future P/E of around 15.16, alongside recent target moves from major firms into the $6 range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows several firms adjusting their price targets on Vestis into roughly the mid single digit range, including moves into the $6 area from Barclays and other large banks such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
Narrative Update • Apr 15
VSTS: Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance Will Limit Upside Despite Higher Market Expectations
Analysts have raised the primary price target on Vestis by $1 to $6, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vestis points to a mixed tone, with several firms lifting price targets but still signaling caution on the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 01
VSTS: Pricing Execution And Margin Improvements Will Support Future Confidence
Analysts have slightly increased their average price target on Vestis to about $6, reflecting recent target increases from several firms. They cite updated views on the company’s pricing power, revenue growth challenges, and profitability outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 18
VSTS: Fair Value View Balances Execution Challenges And Margin Improvement Potential
Narrative Update Overview Analysts have lifted Vestis' fair value estimate from $5.67 to $8.18 and raised their price targets, with firms citing updated views on revenue trends, margin potential, and future P/E assumptions, despite some ongoing concerns about growth constraints and pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Vestis, with several price target increases sitting alongside a Sell rating and concerns about the business model.Narrative Update • Mar 04
VSTS: Service And Pricing Issues Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Vestis The analyst price target for Vestis has shifted from $5 to $6, with analysts pointing to updated fair value assumptions, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the move. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vestis shows that even with some price target increases, a number of bearish analysts remain cautious on the stock, highlighting execution risks and limits to the upside case.Narrative Update • Feb 18
VSTS: Service And Pricing Improvements Will Support Confidence Despite Recent Downgrade
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Vestis by increments ranging from $0.70 to $3.50. These changes reflect updated views on fair value, growth assumptions, margins, and a lower future P/E, even as some still flag operational and pricing challenges.Analysis Article • Feb 13
Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
The investors in Vestis Corporation 's ( NYSE:VSTS ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Vestis fair value estimate is US$6.17 With US$6.94 share...Narrative Update • Feb 04
VSTS: Service Improvements Will Support Confidence Despite Recent Downgrade Concerns
The analyst price target for Vestis has been reduced to US$5.30 from US$6.30, as analysts point to ongoing customer service challenges, limited pricing power, and questions around the pace of any revenue growth turnaround. Analyst Commentary Goldman Sachs has shifted to a more cautious stance on Vestis, cutting its rating to Sell and lowering the price target to US$5.30 from US$6.30.Narrative Update • Jan 20
VSTS: Service Improvements Will Support Future Confidence Despite Pricing Constraints
Narrative update on Vestis The updated analyst price target for Vestis moves down by $1.00, with analysts pointing to concerns about constrained revenue growth, customer service quality challenges, and limited pricing power as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned cautious on Vestis, with Goldman Sachs moving to a Sell rating and trimming its price target to $5.30 from $6.30.Analysis Article • Jan 14
Is Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Jan 06
VSTS: Leadership Transition And Steady Outlook Will Support Future Multiple Expansion
Analysts have revised their price targets on Vestis, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modest changes in revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a marginally lower anticipated future P/E multiple as the main factors shaping their updated valuation view. What's in the News Vestis announced that Chief Financial Officer Kelly Janzen will depart the company to pursue other opportunities and is expected to remain through the end of December 2025 to support a transition period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 14
VSTS: Risk Profile Will Improve As Guidance Stays Muted And Multiples Expand
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Vestis to approximately $8.00 per share, reflecting a lower perceived risk profile and higher future valuation multiples, despite tempered expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Vestis issued new fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting revenue to be flat to down 2 percent compared with normalized fiscal 2025 levels (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 02
There's No Escaping Vestis Corporation's (NYSE:VSTS) Muted Revenues Despite A 28% Share Price Rise
Despite an already strong run, Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the...Narrative Update • Nov 29
VSTS: Shares Will Likely Face Pressure From Lower Discount Rate And Overvaluation
Vestis has seen a slight upward revision in its analyst price target, increasing from $5.66 to $5.67. Analysts cite marginal improvements in valuation models and a reduced discount rate impacting projections.Analysis Article • Nov 23
When Should You Buy Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS)?
Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...Narrative Update • Nov 15
VSTS: Projected Financial Performance Will Likely Remain Stable Despite Modest Adjustments
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Vestis, citing modest adjustments in core valuation assumptions. These changes reflect updated growth and profitability projections.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Vestis (NYSE:VSTS)
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Narrative Update • Oct 31
VSTS: Digital Modernization And Pricing Reforms Will Strengthen Future Opportunities
Narrative Update: Vestis Analyst Price Target Revised Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Vestis, reducing it by $0.00 based on refined discount rate assumptions and ongoing stability in core financial projections. Valuation Changes The Fair Value estimate remained unchanged at $5.66 per share.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Digital Modernization And Pricing Reforms Will Strengthen Future Opportunities
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Vestis, citing slight improvements in expected future profitability and valuation metrics. This has led to a new target of $5.66 per share.Analysis Article • Oct 06
Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Oct 03
Digital Modernization And Pricing Reforms Will Strengthen Future Opportunities
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Vestis to $5.66 from $5.74. They cite continued concerns about the company's fundamentals, debt burden, and uncertainty surrounding recent leadership changes.Analysis Article • Aug 12
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Vestis Corporation's (NYSE:VSTS) 28% Price Drop
Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Returns On Capital At Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Paint A Concerning Picture
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Investors Will Want Vestis' (NYSE:VSTS) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Mar 08
Vestis: Extremely Undervalued With Stable FCF And 75 Years In The Industry
Summary Vestis Corporation's 75 years of industry experience and sector diversification provide stability and potential revenue growth, making it undervalued at the current stock price. Despite challenges like potential tariffs and debt, Vestis's consistent positive net income and recent cost reductions suggest future profitability and free cash flow growth. The company's diverse customer base across various industries may reduce revenue volatility, even during economic downturns, enhancing its investment appeal. Potential takeover interest from private equity firms and strategic buyers could further boost Vestis's stock value, with estimates suggesting a price significantly higher than current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 04
Vestis: I Like The Improvements, But More Needs To Be Shown
Summary Vestis Corp. shows improvements but still faces challenges; hold rating maintained until positive organic revenue growth and margin expansion are demonstrated. VSTS 1Q25 earnings report: revenue down 4.8% y/y, adj. EBITDA in line with consensus, adj. EPS beat expectations, management reiterates FY25 guidance. Positive signs: improved customer retention, new sales volume growth, national account wins, and effective pricing actions expected to drive momentum in 2H25. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Is Using Debt Extensively
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Dec 30
Benign Growth For Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS) Underpins Its Share Price
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x Vestis Corporation ( NYSE:VSTS ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Seeking Alpha • Nov 25
Vestis Corp: Waiting For More Signs Of Successful Turnaround
Summary I maintain a hold rating for Vestis Corp (VSTS) due to the need for more evidence of successful strategy implementation and operating metrics improvement. 4Q24 earnings were disappointing, with a 4.4% y/y revenue decline, high decremental margins, and a sharp drop in adj EPS from $0.57 to $0.11. Positive signs include improved customer retention, new sales volume growth, and strategic initiatives to enhance customer service and capture high-margin incremental volume. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 25
Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.035
Vestis Corporation's ( NYSE:VSTS ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.035 per share on 6th of January. The...Shareholder Returns
| VSTS | US Commercial Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 173.3% | -7.5% | 20.5% |
Return vs Industry: VSTS exceeded the US Commercial Services industry which returned -7.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VSTS exceeded the US Market which returned 20.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VSTS volatility | |
|---|---|
| VSTS Average Weekly Movement | 5.3% |
| Commercial Services Industry Average Movement | 6.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: VSTS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: VSTS's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 18,150 | Jim Barber | www.vestis.com |
Vestis 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 Fundamentals Summary
| VSTS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.72b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$5.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.70b |
0.6x
P/S Ratio-319.8x
P/E RatioIs VSTS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VSTS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.70b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.99b |
| Gross Profit | US$709.11m |
| Other Expenses | US$714.41m |
| Earnings | -US$5.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jul 03, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.04 |
| Gross Margin | 26.30% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.20% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 123.8% |
How did VSTS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 21:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Vestis Corporation is covered by 9 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Wittmann | Baird |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Keen Fai Tong | Goldman Sachs |