Cintas exhibits accelerating fundamentals with Q1 2027 revenue growth of 10.9% and a record gross margin of 51.5%, driven by operational efficiency and pricing power.
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Cintas reported accelerated revenue growth of 10.9% in Q1 2027, up from an 8-9% trend, alongside a record gross margin of 51.5%, indicating strong operational leverage.
Cintas supports businesses of every size across workwear, facilities, first aid, and other essential services, providing a broad revenue base.
Companies across North America trust Cintas for employee apparel and other services, indicating strong brand loyalty and market penetration.
Cintas operates a rental and service model, which generates consistent and predictable revenue streams from long-term client relationships.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 23, 2026 | $1.39+3.0% vs $1.35 | $3.0B+1.0% vs $3.0B |
Q3 2026 Jul 15, 2026 | $1.29+4.0% vs $1.24 | $2.9B+1.1% vs $2.9B |
Q2 2026 Mar 25, 2026 | $1.24+0.0% vs $1.24 | $2.8B+0.7% vs $2.8B |
Q4 2025 Dec 18, 2025 | $1.21+0.8% vs $1.20 | $2.8B+1.2% vs $2.8B |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Cintas Corporation (CTAS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $222.36 | $88.98B | 43.63 | 8.94% | 17.82% | 42.08% | 0.78% | |
| $235.40 | $4.28B | 39.24 | 3.74% | 4.34% | 4.99% | 0.59% | |
| $52.54 | $13.82B | 36.85 | 6.35% | 1.93% | 11.66% | 0.79% | |
| $52.90 | $3.1B | 18.85 | 4.62% | 1.82% | 9.44% | 1.98% | |
| $37.95 | $18.26B | 34.55 | 10.99% | 13.19% | 37.74% | 1.78% | |
| $30.55 | $12.38B | 68.59 | 18.67% | 4.87% | 2.23% | — |
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 6, 2026·SEC
Sep 23, 2026·SEC
Aug 27, 2026·SEC
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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reported $11.56B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $11.26B in fiscal year 2026. That is 1241% more than the $839.9M of fiscal year 1997.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) grew revenue by 9.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Cintas Corporation (CTAS) earned $2.06B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 17.8% net margin).
Yes. Cintas Corporation (CTAS) pays a dividend that yields 0.78% at the current price, a small yield.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 42.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) generated $2.03B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
