Sector: Industrials|Industry: Specialty Business Services|Market Cap: $82.43B|Employees: 46.5K
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.
Total revenue increased by 8.4% to $2,609.2 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $2,406.2 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. Organic revenue growth was 7.9%, with 0.9% attributed to acquisitions. This indicates strong underlying business performance and successful integration of acquired entities.
The cost of uniform rental and facility services improved as a percent of revenue, decreasing from 51.2% to 50.0%. This improvement is attributed to more efficient usage of in-service inventory and more efficient routing due to the SmartTruck initiative, indicating successful operational improvements.
Net income increased 16.6% to $463.5 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.13, a 17.7% increase. This reflects improved profitability driven by revenue growth and margin expansion.