Cintas Corporation reported strong third quarter results with significant revenue growth, record gross margin, and increased operating income. The company also saw robust EPS growth and strong free cash flow. Strategic acquisitions and updated positive financial guidance further emphasize a strong performance. However, challenges such as the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, termination of UniFirst acquisition discussions, a decline in uniform direct sales, potential tariff impacts, and fewer workdays negatively affecting revenue growth were noted.

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Q4 2025

During the Cintas Corporation's fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings call, the company reported a robust set of financial metrics, showcasing strong performance and operational excellence. Total revenue for the third quarter increased by 8.4% to $2.61 billion, with an organic growth rate of 7.9%. The company achieved an all-time high gross margin of 50.6%, up 11.1% from the previous year. Operating income rose by 17.1% to 23.4% of revenue, also marking an all-time high. Excluding a $15 million gain from a property sale, the operating margin was 22.8%, the second highest in Cintas history. Diluted EPS grew by 17.7% to $1.13. The company experienced strong growth across its business segments, including a 7% organic growth in uniform rental and facility services and double-digit growth in first aid and safety services as well as fire protection services. Cintas updated its annual revenue guidance to a range of $10.28 billion to $10.305 billion and raised its annual diluted EPS expectations to between $4.36 and $4.40, reflecting a growth rate of 15% to 16.1%. The company emphasized its focus on operational efficiencies, sourcing initiatives, and technology investments, such as leveraging its SAP system and SmartTruck technology to enhance margins and customer experience.

Strong Revenue Growth

Third quarter total revenue grew 8.4% to $2.61 billion, with an organic growth rate of 7.9%.

Record Gross Margin

Gross margin for the third quarter grew 11.1% over the prior year to 50.6%, an all-time high.

Increased Operating Income

Operating income increased 17.1% to 23.4%, setting a new all-time high.

Robust EPS Growth

Diluted EPS grew 17.7% to $1.13, reflecting strong earnings growth.

Strong Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow for the first nine months increased 14.5% over the prior year.

Successful Strategic Acquisitions

Strategic acquisitions were made across all three route-based segments.

Updated Positive Financial Guidance

Annual revenue expectations updated to a range of $10.28 billion to $10.305 billion, with an organic revenue growth guidance of 7.4% to 7.7%.

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DE:CIT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 17, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.91 / -	0.849	―	―	―
Mar 26, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.91 / 0.96	0.816	17.71% (+0.14)	―
Dec 19, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.86 / 0.93	0.767	20.84% (+0.16)	―
Sep 25, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.85 / 0.94	0.787	18.92% (+0.15)	―
Jul 18, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.81 / 0.85	0.71	19.52% (+0.14)	―
Mar 27, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.76 / 0.82	0.668	22.29% (+0.15)	―
Dec 21, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.74 / 0.77	0.663	15.64% (+0.10)	―
Sep 26, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.78 / 0.79	0.721	9.08% (+0.07)	―
Jul 13, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.68 / 0.71	0.578	22.79% (+0.13)	―
Mar 29, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.65 / 0.67	0.571	16.82% (+0.10)	―

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DE:CIT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Mar 26, 2025	€178.52	€190.90	+6.93%
Dec 19, 2024	€197.87	€176.29	-10.90%
Sep 25, 2024	€182.59	€186.42	+2.10%
Jul 18, 2024	€164.25	€173.68	+5.74%

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