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Cintas Corporation
S&P 500 Nasdaq 100
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$80.8B
Market Cap
51.5
P/E
2.87
PEG
28.4%
ROCE
40.7%
ROE
0.32
D/E
23.1%
OPM
-6.7%
% from 52W High
61
α RS
🔍 CTAS is showing a high-conviction setup because it matches 16 of 39 tracked screener presets, Sector RRG has Industrials in the Improving quadrant with the trail still strengthening, and RS Rating is 61. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RRG RS Rating
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Conviction 16/39 · Industrials in Improving quadrant · RS Rating 61
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Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and other garments in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company offers rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items. It also provides restroom cleaning services and supplies; and sells uniforms from catalogs. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety products and services; workplace water services; and fire protection products and services. Further, it provides automated external defibrillators; eye-wash stations; safety training; fire extinguishers; sprinkler systems; and alarm services. The company sells its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. It serves gaming, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, government, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, skilled trades, and food processing industries. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 532.4K $90.0M 0.12% Mar 2026

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Revenue
$2.91B
+8.9% YoY
Operating Income
$673M
+12.7% YoY
Operating Margin
23.2%
+0.8pp YoY
Net Income
$511M
+14.0% YoY
What Went Right
  • Organic revenue growth of 8.4% in Q4, with total revenue up 8.9% to $2.91B.
  • Gross margin hit an all-time high of 51.0%, up 130bps YoY.
  • FY26 adjusted EPS of $4.94 beat March guidance of $4.86-$4.90, and Q4 adjusted EPS grew 18.3%.
What to Watch
  • Uniform Direct Sales organic revenue declined 4% YoY in Q4.
  • Energy costs were a ~20bps headwind in Q4 and FY27 guidance assumes a similar uptick.
  • Fire Protection SAP implementation is expected to create ~100bps annual margin headwind for that segment.
Management Guidance
  • FY27 revenue guidance: $12.10B-$12.25B, growth of 7.4%-8.7% including ~40bps from one extra workday.
  • FY27 adjusted diluted EPS guidance: $5.36-$5.50, growth of 8.5%-11.3%.
  • FY27 assumptions: no additional acquisitions, constant FX, net interest expense ~$105M, tax rate ~20.2%, and incremental margins of 30%-32%.
Investor Lens
The thesis is stronger after this call: Q4 organic growth was 8.4%, gross margin hit an all-time high, and adjusted EPS beat the prior guidance range. Full-year adjusted operating margin expanded 50bps to 23.3%, and management expects FY27 incrementals of 30%-32%, consistent with the stated range. Key risks are the delayed UniFirst close and energy/fuel cost pressure, but both appear manageable. Overall, the long-term growth and margin algorithm remains intact.
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📈 STRONG STRONG quarter with record margins and EPS beat; FY27 guide implies continued double-digit EPS growth.
Revenue
Q4 revenue rose 8.9% to $2.91B, with organic growth of 8.4%. Segment organic growth: Uniform Rental Facility Services +7.9%, First Aid and Safety +13.2%, Fire Protection +10.7%, and Uniform Direct Sales -4.0%.
Profitability
Operating income grew 12.7% to $673M. Net income rose 14.0% to $511M, and diluted EPS was $1.26; adjusted EPS was $1.29, up 18.3% YoY.
Margins
Gross margin was 51.0%, up 130bps YoY and matching the all-time high. Operating margin was 23.2%, or 23.6% adjusted for UniFirst costs. Adjusted full-year operating margin was 23.3%, an all-time high.
Balance Sheet
Q4 operating cash flow was $709.1M and full-year operating cash flow was $2.28B. FY26 capex was $395.1M (3.5% of revenue), acquisitions totaled $164.5M, and ~$1.65B was returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
Key Risks
Management flagged energy/fuel costs as a ~20bps headwind in Q4 and assumes higher energy in FY27. The UniFirst acquisition is still awaiting FTC clearance, now expected to close in 2H CY2026. Fire Protection margins could see variability from revenue mix and the SAP implementation headwind.
Outlook
For FY27, Cintas guides revenue of $12.10B-$12.25B and adjusted EPS of $5.36-$5.50, implying 8.5%-11.3% EPS growth. Guidance includes one extra workday, no future acquisitions, constant FX, and excludes UniFirst transaction costs.
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Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-07-15
Fiscal 2026 ended with strong revenue and margin growth, record profitability, and robust cash flow. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for 7.4%-8.7% revenue growth and 8.5%-11.3% EPS growth, with continued investment in business, M&A, and shareholder returns.
Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2026-03-25
Record revenue and gross margins were achieved, with strong growth across all segments and raised full-year guidance. The UniFirst acquisition is progressing, and capital allocation priorities remain unchanged, with continued investment in technology and customer solutions.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2025-12-18
Record quarterly revenue and operating margins were achieved, with strong growth across all segments and record retention rates. Fiscal 2026 guidance was raised for both revenue and EPS, supported by robust cash flow, strategic acquisitions, and continued investment in technology and key verticals.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-09-24
Q1 revenue grew 8.7% to $2.72B with strong performance across all route-based businesses and improved margins. Full-year guidance for revenue and EPS was raised, supported by robust cash flow, ongoing investments, and continued M&A activity.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2025-07-17
Delivered record fiscal 2025 results with 7.7% revenue growth and 16.1% EPS growth, driven by strong segment performance and margin expansion. Fiscal 2026 guidance anticipates continued growth, with investments in technology, M&A, and operational efficiency supporting long-term value creation.
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