Cintas Corporation
NASDAQ: CTAS
Stock price
174.93 USD
(+98.51%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 151
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10Y return: 721.1%
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165.6
52-week range
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2.5 %
Dividend Yield TTM
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Market cap $
$ 69,987.2
Price / Earnings TTM
35.8
Price / Book TTM
14.7
PEG TTM
2.2
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Total return (price & dividends)
(12.9) %
105.6 %
721.1 %
Free cash flow per share growth
6 %
72.7 %
455.4 %
Earnings per share growth
16.1 %
116.7 %
383.5 %
Founded: 1,968
Employees: 23,721
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q3 (Mar 25, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Cintas continues to showcase resilience and strength in its value proposition, achieving record revenues of $2.84 billion, an 8.9% increase YoY.
- The company is excited about the acquisition of UniFirst, which is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026, enhancing long-term value creation for shareholders and customers.
- Cintas remains focused on strategic investments in technology, capacity, talent, and sales capabilities to sustain long-term performance.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Operating income reached $659.9 million, up 8.2% YoY, with a diluted EPS of $1.24, reflecting a 9.7% increase.
- Gross margin improved to 51%, a 40 basis point increase YoY, with all three route-based businesses achieving all-time high gross margins.
- Organic growth rates by segment:
- Uniform Rental and Facility Services: 7.3%
- First Aid and Safety Services: 14.6%
- Fire Protection Services: 10%
- Uniform Direct Sale: 3.1%
| Segment | Organic Growth | Gross Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Rental & Facility | 7.3% | 50.3% |
| First Aid & Safety Services | 14.6% | 58.1% |
| Fire Protection Services | 10% | 50.5% |
| Uniform Direct Sale | 3.1% | 41.4% |
3) Operational Plans & Challenges
- Cintas is investing in technologies like SAP to enhance operational capabilities and efficiency, particularly in the Fire segment.
- The company is focused on managing costs effectively, with selling and administrative expenses at 27.8% of revenue, a slight increase from the previous year.
- Energy costs were stable at 1.7% of revenue, with expectations of manageable impacts from rising fuel prices.
4) Guidance & Outlook
- Cintas raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting revenues between $11.21 billion and $11.24 billion (8.4% to 8.7% growth) and adjusted diluted EPS between $4.86 and $4.90 (10.5% to 11.4% growth).
- The guidance does not include the impact of nonrecurring transaction expenses related to the UniFirst acquisition, estimated to affect EPS by $0.03 to $0.04.
- The company anticipates continued strong cash flow and flexibility for capital allocation, including share buybacks post-acquisition.
5) Investor Angle & Missing Information
- Cintas is well-positioned for future growth, with a strong balance sheet and a disciplined approach to capital allocation.
- The call did not provide specific details on the expected timeline for the UniFirst acquisition's integration or the potential impact on operational efficiencies post-merger.
Bottom line: Cintas is demonstrating robust financial performance and strategic growth through its acquisition of UniFirst, positioning itself for long-term success while maintaining strong operational metrics and a solid outlook for fiscal 2026.
Cintas Corporation — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Cintas Corporation is a company. Founded in 1968. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $69987218910 with a current stock price of $174.93.