Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

CINCINNATI, July 17, 2025 -- Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today reported results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2025. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 increased to $2.67 billion compared to $2.47 billion in last year’s fourth quarter, an increase of 8.0%. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 was negatively impacted by one less workday compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. On a same workday basis, revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 was 9.6%. The organic revenue growth rate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which adjusts for the impacts of acquisitions, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and workday differences, was 9.0%.

Gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 increased to $1.33 billion compared to $1.22 billion in last year’s fourth quarter, an increase of 9.1%. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 49.7% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 49.2% in last year's fourth quarter, an increase of 50 basis points.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 9.1% to $597.5 million compared to $547.6 million in last year's fourth quarter. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 22.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 22.2% in last year's fourth quarter.

Net income increased to $448.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $414.3 million in last year's fourth quarter, an increase of 8.2%. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 effective tax rate was 22.1% compared to 21.4% in last year's fourth quarter. The tax rates in both quarters were impacted by certain discrete items, primarily the tax accounting impact for stock-based compensation. Fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.09 compared to $1.00 in last year's fourth quarter, an increase of 9.0%. The diluted EPS in each period is reflective of the impact of the four-for-one split of Cintas' common stock on September 11, 2024 (the Stock Split).

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, revenue increased to $10.34 billion compared to $9.60 billion for fiscal 2024, an increase of 7.7%. Fiscal 2025 was negatively impacted by two less workdays compared to fiscal 2024. On a same workday basis, revenue for fiscal 2025 increased 8.6%. The organic revenue growth rate for fiscal 2025 was 8.0%. Operating income for fiscal 2025 increased to $2.36 billion compared to $2.07 billion for fiscal 2024, an increase of 14.1%. Operating income as a percent of revenue was 22.8% in fiscal 2025 compared to 21.6% in fiscal 2024. Diluted EPS for fiscal 2025 was $4.40 compared to $3.79 in fiscal 2024, an increase of 16.1%. The diluted EPS in each period is reflective of the impact of the Stock Split.

Cash flow from operating activities increased to $2.17 billion in fiscal 2025 compared to $2.07 billion in fiscal 2024. Cintas spent $408.9 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, which is 4.0% as a percentage of revenue. Cintas acquired businesses for a total of $232.9 million in fiscal 2025. During fiscal 2025, Cintas paid cash dividends of $611.6 million, an increase of 15.2% over fiscal 2024. During fiscal 2025, under its authorized share buyback program, Cintas purchased 3.8 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $179.07 per share, for a total purchase price of $679.3 million. 

Todd M. Schneider, Cintas’ President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our fourth quarter and full year results underscore the enduring strength of the Cintas value proposition. We achieved strong organic revenue growth and set all-time highs in gross margin and operating margin, driven by strategic investments in the business and the unwavering dedication of our employee-partners. By staying focused on operational excellence and making thoughtful investments, we continue to position Cintas for long-term success while returning capital to shareholders. 

Mr. Schneider concluded, "As we enter fiscal 2026, we remain focused on delivering unmatched service to our customers, leveraging our distinctive culture and generating sustainable, long-term results for all our stakeholders."

For fiscal 2026, revenue is expected to be in the range of $11.00 billion to $11.15 billion, and diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $4.71 to $4.85. Please note the following regarding guidance:

• Both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026 have the same number of workdays for the year and by quarter.
• Guidance does not assume any future acquisitions.
• Guidance assumes a constant foreign currency exchange rate.
• Fiscal year 2026 interest, net is expected to be approximately $98.0 million.
• Fiscal year 2026 effective tax rate is expected to be 20.0%, which is the same as fiscal year 2025.
• Our diluted EPS guidance includes no future share buybacks or significant economic disruptions or downturn.

Cintas

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get  Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday^®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index. 

Cintas will host a live webcast to review the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter results today at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The webcast will be available to the public on Cintas' website at www.Cintas.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live call and will remain available for two weeks.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our future business plans and expectations, and including the company's fiscal 2026 full-year guidance. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “target,” “forecast,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “should,” “may” and “will” or the negative versions thereof and similar words, terms and expressions and by the context in which they are used. Such statements are based upon current expectations of Cintas and speak only as of the date made. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized. These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, potentially inaccurate assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or implied by this Press Release. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the possibility of greater than anticipated operating costs including energy and fuel costs; lower sales volumes; loss of customers due to outsourcing trends; the performance and costs of integration of acquisitions; supply chain constraints and macroeconomic conditions, including inflationary pressures and higher interest rates; changes in global trade policies, tariffs, and other measures that could restrict international trade; fluctuations in costs of materials and labor, including increased medical costs; costs and possible effects of union organizing activities; failure to comply with government regulations concerning employment discrimination, employee pay and benefits and employee health and safety; the effect on operations of exchange rate fluctuations, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; uncertainties regarding any existing or newly-discovered expenses and liabilities related to environmental compliance and remediation; our ability to meet our aspirations relating to sustainability opportunities, improvements and efficiencies; the cost, results and ongoing assessment of internal controls over financial reporting; the effect of new accounting pronouncements; risks associated with cybersecurity threats, including disruptions caused by the inaccessibility of computer systems data and cybersecurity risk management; the initiation or outcome of litigation, investigations or other proceedings; higher assumed sourcing or distribution costs of products; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events including global health pandemics; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common stock, if any; changes in global tax and labor laws; and the reactions of competitors in terms of price and service. Cintas undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements or to otherwise update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or to reflect events, circumstances or any other unanticipated developments arising after the date on which such statements are made, except otherwise as required by law. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2024 and in our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The risks and uncertainties described herein are not the only ones we may face. Additional risks and uncertainties presently not known to us, or that we currently believe to be immaterial, may also harm our business.

For additional information, contact:

Scott A. Garula, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - 513.972.3867

Jared S. Mattingley, Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations - 513-972-4195