Cintas

Cintas started fiscal 2027 strongly, reporting first-quarter revenue above $3 billion for the first time, driven by 10.9% growth in workwear, first aid and fire protection. Gross margin rose to a record 51.5% thanks to scale effects and efficiency gains. Management raised the full-year revenue outlook to as much as $12.27 billion. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Cintas reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $3.01 billion, up 10.9% year over year, with organic growth of 8.9% and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.39 (up 15.8%). Gross margin reached a record 51.5% and adjusted operating margin expanded 90 basis points to 23.6%. Management raised fiscal 2027 guidance to $12.15–12.27 billion in revenue and $5.45–5.54 in adjusted EPS, while the proposed UniFirst acquisition remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by end of 2026. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 15.6% and repurchased $545 million of shares year-to-date. » Plus sur finance.yahoo.com

Analyst consensus expects earnings of $1.35 per share for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026 (prior year $1.20) and average revenue of $2.98 billion (prior year $2.72 billion). For the current fiscal year estimates are $5.51 earnings per share (prior year $4.91) and revenue of $12.22 billion (prior year $11.26 billion). The figures will be released at the quarterly conference on Sept. 23, 2026. » Plus sur finanzen.net