On September 26, 2025, Cintas Corporation announced its fiscal 2026 first‑quarter results. Revenue rose 8.7% year‑over‑year to $2.72 billion, driven by 0.9% growth from acquisitions and organic strength. The company’s operating margin expanded to 23.4% and gross margin reached 50.6%.
Earnings per share were $1.20, matching analyst expectations and representing a 17.7% increase over the prior year. Cintas also reiterated its full‑year guidance, projecting total revenue of $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion and diluted EPS of $4.74 to $4.86 for FY2026. The guidance reflects confidence in continued margin expansion and revenue growth.
Management highlighted continued investment in SmartTruck route optimization and the SAP rollout in the Fire division, which are expected to sustain profitability and support future capital allocation. The results reinforce Cintas’s strategy of expanding its service mix and leveraging technology to drive margin growth. Investors view the earnings as a positive sign of the company’s resilience amid macro headwinds.
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