Earnings Call
Sep 23, 2026
Q3 FY2026
EPS Estimate
1.35
EPS Actual
1.24
Post-Earnings Close
$191.97
Earnings Reaction
-3.4%
Cintas delivered a solid third quarter with revenue of $2.84 billion, up 8.9% year-over-year (8.2% organic), and diluted EPS of $1.24, up 9.7% versus the prior year (12.7% adjusted for a onetime gain). The company achieved all-time high gross margins of 51% across the consolidated business and in each of its three route-based segments, driven by strong top-line growth, strategic investments in technology and efficiency, and disciplined cost management. Operating income grew 8.2% to $659.9 million, with operating margin of 23.2% (up 40 basis points adjusted for prior-year items). Management raised full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting revenue of $11.21, $11.24 billion (8.4, 8.7% growth) and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.86, $4.90 (10.5, 11.4% growth), excluding estimated transaction costs of $0.03, $0.04
Report generated on Sep 22, 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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