Cintas Corporation

CTAS
Sector

Industrials

Industry

Specialty Business Services

Market Cap

$82.43B

Employees

46.5K

Company Overview

Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of corporate identity uniforms and related business services in North America, serving over one million businesses. The company's core business model revolves around rental and sales programs for uniforms, entrance mats, restroom cleaning services, and first aid and safety services. Cintas differentiates itself through its extensive distribution network, strong customer relationships, and a broad range of products and services, primarily operating in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

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Financial Performance

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Total revenue increased 6.8% YoY to $2,501.6 million, with organic revenue growth of 8.0% driven by new business, penetration of additional products, and price increases. Acquisitions contributed 0.6% to growth, while one less workday negatively impacted growth by 1.6%.

Gross margin improved in both Uniform Rental and Facility Services (49.3% vs 48.1% YoY) and First Aid and Safety Services (57.7% vs 55.9% YoY), primarily due to efficiency gains in energy and in-service inventory usage, favorable sales mix, and sourcing and productivity initiatives.

Net income increased to $452.0 million, a 17.4% increase compared to $385.1 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.10, an 18.3% increase compared to $0.93 in the prior year, primarily driven by the increase in net income.

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