Cintas Reports Record Revenue of Over $3 Billion in Q1 2027
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reported first-quarter earnings with total revenue reaching $3.01 billion, a year-over-year increase of 10.9% and the company's first quarter exceeding $3 billion. Organic growth across all major segments contributed to this performance, including strong results in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, Fire Protection Services, and Uniform Direct Sales. The company also achieved record operating margins at 23.6%, driven by technology investments and operational leverage. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 15.8% to $1.39 compared to the prior year period after excluding non-recurring expenses from its UniFirst acquisition. Cintas raised full-year revenue guidance to between $12.15 billion and $12.27 billion, with adjusted EPS expected in a range of $5.45 to $5.54. Capital expenditures for the quarter were focused on automation and capacity expansion at 3.6% of sales, while share repurchases totaled $545 million as part of its capital allocation strategy.
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