Cintas Tops Q1 Estimates and Lifts FY27 Outlook on Record Margins
CTAS sits 21% above its 52-week low of $161.16.
Summary
Cintas reported fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $3.01 billion, up 10.9%, with record operating margin and raised full-year guidance. The UniFirst acquisition is expected to close before end of calendar 2026.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CTAS
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Q1 Revenue Up 10.9%
Fiscal Q1 2027 revenue reached $3.01 billion, up from $2.72 billion a year ago, with organic growth of 8.9%.
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Record Operating Margin
Operating income rose 15.2% to $711.9 million, with operating margin expanding to 23.6% from 22.7%.
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FY27 Guidance Raised
Full-year revenue guidance raised to $12.15B–$12.27B and adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $5.45–$5.54.
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Shareholder Returns
Cintas repurchased $544.7 million of stock in Q1 and paid a $208.8 million quarterly dividend on September 15, 2026.
Analysis · CTAS · Manufacturing
A strong fiscal first quarter saw revenue climb 10.9% to $3.01 billion, with operating margin reaching a record 23.6%. Organic growth of 8.9% underscores the health of the core business, independent of the UniFirst transaction. Management raised full-year revenue and EPS guidance, and the company returned over $750 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends during the quarter. The UniFirst acquisition remains on track to close before year-end, with FTC review ongoing.
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At the time of this filing, CTAS was trading at $195.30 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $79.7B. The 52-week trading range was $161.16 to $219.17. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.