Cintas Q1 Revenue Hits $2.91B, Margins Expand as UniFirst Deal Advances
CTAS sits 27% above its 52-week low of $161.16.
Summary
Cintas delivered a strong fiscal Q1 with revenue of $2.91 billion, up 9% year-over-year, driven by 8.2% growth in Uniform Services and over 11% in Other segments. Margins improved meaningfully—gross margin reached 11.6% and operating margin 12.7%—while adjusted EPS jumped 18.3%. The company also generated $2.28 billion in fiscal-year cash flow. On the M&A front, the $5.5 billion UniFirst acquisition is progressing through FTC review, with $15.1 million in deal expenses booked this fiscal year and closing still expected in the second half of 2026. This follows the upbeat fiscal 2027 guidance issued last week, reinforcing a positive operational trajectory. The combination of accelerating profitability and a major pending acquisition keeps Cintas in a strong position, though FTC clearance remains the key gating item.
At the time of this announcement, CTAS was trading at $204.99 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $81.8B. The 52-week trading range was $161.16 to $226.75. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Wiseek News.