Citable filing context
CTAS's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with earnings from Sep 23, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | earnings | Cintas reported fiscal 2027 first quarter revenue of $3.01 billion, an increase of 10.9% year-over-year. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | management_change | Director Melanie W. Barstad decided not to stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. |
| Aug 3, 2026 | management_change | Cintas appointed Jim Rozakis as President and COO, effective August 1, 2026, separating the President and CEO roles. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 5.45 to 5.54 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Guidance: revenue | 12150.00 to 12270.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 5.36 to 5.50 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | business | Cintas Corporation provides a diverse array of products and services designed to enhance corporate image and workplace safety, primarily serving over one million customers across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two primary segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, which includes garment rentals, mats, mops, and restroom supplies; and First Aid and Safety Services, which encompasses first aid products, AEDs, and workplace water services. A smaller "All Other" segment covers fire protection and direct uniform sales. The business model relies on a highly fragmented, local market structure, utilizing a vast network of approximately 12,500 delivery routes and 484 operational facilities. Cintas maintains a diversified customer base, with no single client accounting for more than 1% of total revenue. A significant strategic development is the pending $5.5 billion acquisition of UniFirst Corporation, expected to close in the second half of 2026, which will further consolidate Cintas’ position in the uniform and facility services market. Key operational risks include supply chain management, compliance with evolving environmental and data privacy regulations, and the competitive threat of businesses opting for in-house service models. The company emphasizes a strong corporate culture and rigorous safety standards as core competitive advantages. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | mda | Cintas Corporation reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $11.3 billion, an 8.9% increase over the prior year, driven by 8.3% organic growth. The company operates primarily through two segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, which accounts for 76.5% of revenue, and First Aid and Safety Services, which contributes 12.4%. Growth was fueled by increased sales representative productivity, higher customer penetration, and price adjustments. Gross margins improved to 50.6% from 50.0% in fiscal 2025, benefiting from production efficiencies and favorable sales mix. A significant strategic development is the March 2026 agreement to acquire UniFirst for approximately $5.5 billion, a move intended to expand Cintas’ footprint in uniform and workwear programs. To support this and ongoing operations, Cintas maintains a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility and has secured a $2.85 billion bridge facility. The company remains highly cash-generative, with $2.28 billion in operating cash flow for fiscal 2026, which funded capital expenditures, dividends, and $952 million in share repurchases. While inflationary pressures on labor, fuel, and transportation persist, management has successfully mitigated these impacts through pricing and operational efficiency. The company maintains an investment-grade profile, with stable outlooks from S&P and Moody’s. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Sep 23, 2026; filed Sep 23, 2026.
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