Earnings Call
Jul 15, 2026
Q2 FY2026
EPS Estimate
1.24
EPS Actual
1.21
Post-Earnings Close
$192.37
Earnings Reaction
+4.4%
Cintas posted record quarterly revenue of $2.8 billion in its fiscal second quarter 2026, with total growth of 9.3% and organic growth of 8.6%, while simultaneously achieving all-time high operating margins, a combination that underscores the durability of the company's business model even as the broader economic backdrop grows more uncertain. Operating income reached $655.7 million, up 10.9% year-over-year, and operating margin expanded 30 basis points to 23.4%, itself a record. Diluted EPS of $1.21 grew 11% over the prior year, though it came in modestly below the consensus estimate of $1.24. Free cash flow surged 23.8% to $425 million, providing ample fuel for the company's multi-pronged capital allocation strategy.
Report generated on Jul 14, 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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