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Cintas Corp (DE:CIT)
XETRA:CIT
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 01, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.05Last Year’s EPS
0.96Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Cintas reported strong financial performance with record revenues, growth in all segments, and high retention rates. The company raised its financial guidance for the year, reflecting confidence in continued growth. However, challenges such as increased administrative expenses, tariffs, and ERP implementation costs in the Fire segment were noted.Company Guidance
Record Revenue and Operating Margins
Cintas delivered record revenues with a strong 9.3% increase to $2.8 billion for the second quarter. The company also achieved an all-time high operating margin.
Strong Growth Across Segments
Uniform Rental Facility Services grew by 7.8%, First Aid and Safety Services by 14.1%, and Fire Protection Services by 11.5%. Gross margin for the First Aid and Safety Services segment matched a previous all-time high.
Increased Financial Guidance
Cintas raised its fiscal 2026 financial guidance with expected revenue in the range of $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion, a growth rate of 7.8% to 8.5%, and diluted EPS expected to grow by 9.3% to 10.9%.
High Retention Rates
Retention rates reached all-time highs across business segments, driven by customer engagement and expanded offerings.
Strong Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Free cash flow increased by 23.8% to $425 million. Cintas returned $1.24 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in the first six months of fiscal 2026.
DE:CIT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
DE:CIT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 18, 2025 | €159.85 | €161.70 | +1.16% |
Sep 24, 2025 | €169.89 | €170.19 | +0.18% |
Jul 17, 2025 | €181.85 | €178.56 | -1.81% |
Mar 26, 2025 | €177.74 | €190.06 | +6.93% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Cintas Corp (DE:CIT) report earnings?
Cintas Corp (DE:CIT) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 01, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Cintas Corp (DE:CIT) earnings time?
Cintas Corp (DE:CIT) earnings time is at Apr 01, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Cintas Corp stock?
The P/E ratio of Cintas is N/A.
What is DE:CIT EPS forecast?
DE:CIT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is 1.05.
