Cintas Q1 revenue up 10.9%, 2027 guidance raised
Higher fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted diluted EPS ranges accompany first-quarter revenue growth of 10.9%.
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(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of $3.01 billion, up 10.9% from $2.72 billion a year earlier; organic revenue growth was 8.9%. Operating income increased 15.2% to $711.9 million, including $14.4 million of UniFirst transaction expenses. Net income rose 12.3% to $551.7 million, and diluted EPS rose 13.3% to $1.36. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.39, up 15.8%, excluding the $0.03 per-share effect of those transaction expenses.
Cintas raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $12.15 billion–$12.27 billion and adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $5.45–$5.54 per share. Revenue guidance excludes expected impacts from the proposed UniFirst acquisition, assumes no future acquisitions and assumes constant foreign currency exchange rates; adjusted EPS guidance excludes non-recurring UniFirst transaction costs. Cintas said it continues to engage with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as it reviews the transaction and expects it to close before the end of calendar 2026.
Cintas reported share purchases totaling $544.7 million during the first quarter and through September 22, 2026, and paid an aggregate quarterly dividend of $208.8 million on September 15, 2026.
Positive
- Revenue rose 10.9% to $3.01 billion in fiscal 2027’s first quarter.
- Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance rose to $12.15–$12.27 billion.
- Adjusted diluted EPS guidance rose to $5.45–$5.54 per share.
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- None.
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