Cintas (NasdaqGS:CTAS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker3Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to Mr. Jared Mattingly, Vice President, Treasurer, and Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir.Speaker4Thank you, Ross. Thank you for joining us. With me are Todd Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer; James Rozakis, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Underlying EBIT earnings increased by 78% from 2023 to 2025, moving from $8 million to $32 million [21] - Revenue grew from $325 million to $427 million, driven by a $100 million increase in hyperscaler revenue over the two-year period [22][28] - Operating costs increased by only 15% over the same period, which is significantly lower than the revenue growth [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from hyperscalers rose from 31% to 47% of total revenue, reflecting strong growth in this segment [28] - The number of repurposed units doubled, indicating robust market growth [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The investment in AI data centers is projected to continue growing, with significant capital being allocated by major tech companies [10][11] - The competitive landscape consists of approximately 95% local providers, with only 5% being global competitors like Iron Mountain and SK Tes [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to remain capital light while expanding geographically and automating processes to scale efficiently [31] - Strategic partnerships and continuous innovation are emphasized to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech services market [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth potential in the hyperscaler market, driven by AI advancements and increasing demand for data center services [32] - The company is well-positioned to capture market share due to its diversified revenue streams and strong relationships with hyperscalers [32] Other Important Information - The company has a robust foundation with no single customer contributing more than 20% of total revenue, ensuring revenue diversification [18] - The company has been investing in scalable capacity, with an additional 50% to 60% capacity available in the U.S. [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the growth in hyperscalers influencing margins? - Management expects margins to increase as hyperscaler growth is paralleled with cost control and efficiency [33][34] Question: Is the hyperscaler segment a higher margin customer? - Management indicated that hyperscaler growth touches all three revenue streams, leading to increased service revenue and margins [36][39] Question: How do costs flex as the company scales? - The company has 50% to 60% capacity available in the U.S., with scaling achieved through adding shifts and automation where feasible [43] Question: Why do clients choose this company over competitors? - The company can move quickly and integrate closely with clients, providing customized services and maintaining high service levels [59][61] Question: What is the company's footprint and why Nashville? - Nashville was chosen for its logistical advantages, and the company has plans for growth in both the U.S. and Europe [64][68] Question: How does the company prevent disruption from competitors? - The company focuses on integrating systems with clients, making it difficult for them to switch providers [74][78]

Cintas (CTAS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.1 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.84%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this uniform rental company would post earnings of $1.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of +1.87%.Over the last four quarters, the comp ...

U.S. stock markets opened Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with a positive tone, showing resilience after a choppy Tuesday session where major indexes pulled back from recent record highs. Investors are navigating a landscape shaped by Federal Reserve commentary, upcoming inflation data, and significant corporate developments, particularly within the technology sector.Market Indexes Show Positive OpenIn the early minutes of trading, U.S. stocks were ticking higher, recovering some of the losses experienced on ...

[Executive Summary & Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary%20%26%20Financial%20Highlights) Cintas Corporation reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with significant increases across revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, and diluted EPS. The company also continued its share buyback program and increased quarterly dividends Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Performance (YoY) | Metric | Q1 FY2026 | Q1 FY2025 | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :---------- | :---------- | :------- | | Revenue | $2.72 billion | $2.50 billion | 8.7% | | Organic Revenue Growth Rate | - | - | 7.8% | | Gross Margin | $1.37 billion | $1.25 billion | 9.1% | | Gross Margin as % of Revenue | 50.3% | 50.1% | +20 bps | | Operating Income | $617.9 million | $561.0 million | 10.1% | | Operating Income as % of Revenue | 22.7% | 22.4% | +30 bps | | Net Income | $491.1 million | $452.0 million | 8.7% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) | $1.20 | $1.10 | 9.1% | Shareholder Returns (Q1 FY2026) | Activity | Amount | | :------------------ | :------------- | | Share Buybacks | $347.4 million | | Quarterly Dividend Paid | $182.3 million | | Dividend Increase (YoY) | 15.4% | [Management Commentary and Outlook](index=1&type=section&id=Management%20Commentary%20and%20Outlook) CEO Todd M. Schneider highlighted strong Q1 performance driven by disciplined execution and strategic investments. The company is focused on operational excellence, investing in people and platforms for sustainable growth, and maintaining balanced capital allocation. Cintas has also raised its full fiscal year 2026 financial guidance for both revenue and diluted EPS - Cintas' President and CEO, Todd M. Schneider, attributed **strong Q1 revenue growth and margin expansion** to disciplined execution, ongoing investment in technology and talent, and employee-partner commitment, reflecting the strength of their value proposition[7](index=7&type=chunk) - The company is focused on **operational excellence**, investing in people and platforms to position Cintas for **sustainable growth** and **long-term value creation**, supported by **robust cash flow generation** and **balanced capital allocation**[8](index=8&type=chunk) Updated Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Guidance | Metric | Previous Guidance | Updated Guidance | | :---------------- | :---------------------- | :--------------------- | | Annual Revenue | $11.00 billion to $11.15 billion | $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion | | Diluted EPS | $4.71 to $4.85 | $4.74 to $4.86 | - The total revenue guidance assumes the same number of workdays as fiscal year 2025, no future acquisitions, and a constant foreign currency exchange rate[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Company Profile and Webcast Information](index=2&type=section&id=Company%20Profile%20and%20Webcast%20Information) Cintas Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, provides a wide range of products and services to over one million businesses, helping them maintain clean, safe, and professional facilities and employees. The company also announced details for its fiscal 2026 first quarter results webcast - Cintas Corporation helps over **one million businesses** by providing products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, safety training, and fire protection services[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Cintas is headquartered in Cincinnati, a publicly held **Fortune 500 company** traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol **CTAS**, and is a component of both the **S&P 500** and **Nasdaq-100 Indices**[9](index=9&type=chunk) - A live webcast to review the fiscal 2026 first quarter results was scheduled for **September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time**, available on Cintas' website, with a replay available for two weeks[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements](index=2&type=section&id=CAUTION%20CONCERNING%20FORWARD-LOOKING%20STATEMENTS) This section serves as a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements made in the press release, emphasizing that such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations - The press release contains forward-looking statements, including fiscal 2026 full-year guidance, protected by the **Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Factors that might cause differences include operating costs, sales volumes, customer loss, acquisition integration, supply chain constraints, macroeconomic conditions, changes in trade policies, material and labor costs, regulatory compliance, exchange rate fluctuations, environmental liabilities, cybersecurity threats, and litigation[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Additional Financial Guidance Details](index=2&type=section&id=Additional%20Financial%20Guidance%20Details) This section provides specific assumptions and expectations for Cintas' fiscal year 2026 financial guidance, particularly concerning net interest, effective tax rate, and the factors not included in the diluted EPS guidance - Fiscal year 2026 interest, net is expected to be approximately **$97.0 million**, an increase from **$95.0 million** in fiscal year 2025, primarily due to refinancing senior notes at a higher interest rate, partially offset by lower variable rate interest[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The expected interest, net may change based on future share buybacks or acquisition activity[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The fiscal year 2026 effective tax rate is expected to remain at **20.0%**, consistent with fiscal year 2025[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The diluted EPS guidance does not include any future share buybacks or significant economic disruptions or downturns[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Income) This section presents the unaudited consolidated condensed statements of income for Cintas Corporation for the three months ended August 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024, detailing revenue, costs, operating income, and net income Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited, In thousands except per share data) | | Three Months Ended | | | | :-------------------------------------- | :---------------- | :---------------- | :------- | | | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | % Change | | **Revenue:** | | | | | Uniform rental and facility services | $ 2,091,066 | $ 1,933,839 | 8.1% | | Other | 627,056 | 567,748 | 10.4% | | **Total revenue** | **2,718,122** | **2,501,587** | **8.7%** | | **Costs and expenses:** | | | | | Cost of uniform rental and facility services | 1,052,553 | 981,163 | 7.3% | | Cost of other | 299,008 | 268,293 | 11.4% | | Selling and administrative expenses | 748,702 | 691,100 | 8.3% | | **Operating income** | **617,859** | **561,031** | **10.1%** | | Interest income | (2,209) | (1,250) | 76.7% | | Interest expense | 24,161 | 25,619 | (5.7)% | | **Income before income taxes** | **595,907** | **536,662** | **11.0%** | | Income taxes | 104,767 | 84,629 | 23.8% | | **Net income** | **$ 491,140** | **$ 452,033** | **8.7%** | | Basic earnings per share | $ 1.21 | $ 1.12 | 8.0% | | Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.20 | $ 1.10 | 9.1% | | Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 403,292 | 403,382 | | | Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 409,294 | 410,496 | | [Supplemental Financial Data](index=4&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Financial%20Data) This section provides additional financial details, including a breakdown of gross margins by service type, a reconciliation of non-GAAP free cash flow, and a detailed segment-level performance analysis for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2025 [Gross Margin and Net Income Margin Results](index=4&type=section&id=Gross%20Margin%20and%20Net%20Income%20Margin%20Results) Analysis of gross margin performance for uniform rental and facility services, other services, and total gross margin, alongside the net income margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year Gross Margin and Net Income Margin Results | | Three Months Ended | | :------------------------------------ | :---------- | :---------------- | | | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | | Uniform rental and facility services gross margin | 49.7% | 49.3% | | Other gross margin | 52.3% | 52.7% | | Total gross margin | 50.3% | 50.1% | | Net income margin | 18.1% | 18.1% | [Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Free Cash Flow](index=4&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section reconciles net cash provided by operations (GAAP) to free cash flow (non-GAAP), which management uses to evaluate the company's financial performance and its ability to fund ongoing business operations and growth Computation of Free Cash Flow (In thousands) | | Three Months Ended | | :-------------------------- | :---------------- | :---------------- | | | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | | Net cash provided by operations | $ 414,481 | $ 460,357 | | Capital expenditures | (101,957) | (92,921) | | Free cash flow | $ 312,524 | $ 367,436 | - Management uses **free cash flow** to assess the Company's **financial performance**, believing it is useful to investors as it relates **operating cash flow** to capital spent for continuing, improving, and growing business operations[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Supplemental Segment Data](index=5&type=section&id=SUPPLEMENTAL%20SEGMENT%20DATA) Detailed financial data is provided for Cintas' key segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other, showing revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, selling and administrative expenses, and operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2025 Supplemental Segment Data (In thousands) | | Uniform Rental and Facility Services | First Aid and Safety Services | All Other | Total | | :------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------- | :---------- | | **For the three months ended August 31, 2025** | | | | | | Revenue | $ 2,091,066 | $ 334,657 | $ 292,399 | $ 2,718,122 | | Cost of sales | 1,052,553 | 144,489 | 154,519 | 1,351,561 | | Gross margin | 1,038,513 | 190,168 | 137,880 | 1,366,561 | | Selling and administrative expenses | 538,576 | 109,841 | 100,285 | 748,702 | | Operating income | $ 499,937 | $ 80,327 | $ 37,595 | $ 617,859 | | **For the three months ended August 31, 2024** | | | | | | Revenue | $ 1,933,839 | $ 292,567 | $ 275,181 | $ 2,501,587 | | Cost of sales | 981,163 | 123,764 | 144,529 | 1,249,456 | | Gross margin | 952,676 | 168,803 | 130,652 | 1,252,131 | | Selling and administrative expenses | 506,238 | 97,515 | 87,347 | 691,100 | | Operating income | $ 446,438 | $ 71,288 | $ 43,305 | $ 561,031 | [Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Balance%20Sheets) This section presents the unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets for Cintas Corporation as of August 31, 2025, and May 31, 2025, detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (In thousands) | | August 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | | :------------------------------------------ | :---------------- | :---------------- | | **ASSETS** | | | | Current assets: | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $ 138,143 | $ 263,973 | | Accounts receivable, net | 1,421,047 | 1,417,381 | | Inventories, net | 449,739 | 447,408 | | Uniforms and other rental items in service | 1,172,321 | 1,137,361 | | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 194,676 | 170,046 | | Total current assets | 3,375,926 | 3,436,169 | | Property and equipment, net | 1,677,021 | 1,652,474 | | Investments | 369,503 | 339,518 | | Goodwill | 3,410,729 | 3,400,227 | | Service contracts, net | 298,025 | 309,828 | | Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 244,067 | 224,383 | | Other assets, net | 462,419 | 462,642 | | **Total Assets** | **$ 9,837,690** | **$ 9,825,241** | | **LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY** | | | | Current liabilities: | | | | Accounts payable | $ 462,315 | $ 485,109 | | Accrued compensation and related liabilities | 135,185 | 229,538 | | Accrued liabilities | 779,672 | 875,077 | | Income taxes, current | 78,956 | 4,034 | | Operating lease liabilities, current | 51,691 | 50,744 | | Total current liabilities | 1,507,819 | 1,644,502 | | Long-term liabilities: | | | | Debt due after one year | 2,425,757 | 2,424,999 | | Deferred income taxes | 484,443 | 471,740 | | Operating lease liabilities | 197,818 | 178,738 | | Accrued liabilities | 466,153 | 420,781 | | Total long-term liabilities | 3,574,171 | 3,496,258 | | Shareholders' equity: | | | | Common stock, no par value, and paid-in capital | 2,694,077 | 2,593,479 | | Retained earnings | 12,107,250 | 11,798,451 | | Treasury stock | (10,125,516) | (9,791,838) | | Accumulated other comprehensive income | 79,889 | 84,389 | | Total shareholders' equity | 4,755,700 | 4,684,481 | | **Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity** | **$ 9,837,690** | **$ 9,825,241** | [Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) This section presents the unaudited consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for Cintas Corporation for the three months ended August 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited, In thousands) | | Three Months Ended | | :---------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | :---------------- | | | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | | **Cash flows from operating activities:** | | | | Net income | $ 491,140 | $ 452,033 | | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | Depreciation | 77,589 | 73,838 | | Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs | 48,348 | 46,554 | | Stock-based compensation | 30,348 | 33,367 | | Deferred income taxes | 13,496 | 1,887 | | Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: | | | | Accounts receivable, net | (3,635) | (49,129) | | Inventories, net | (2,398) | 11,318 | | Uniforms and other rental items in service | (34,760) | (20,144) | | Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs | (62,382) | (80,282) | | Accounts payable | (22,501) | 56,698 | | Accrued compensation and related liabilities | (94,275) | (86,965) | | Accrued liabilities and other | (101,114) | (44,268) | | Income taxes, current | 74,625 | 65,450 | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | **414,481** | **460,357** | | **Cash flows from investing activities:** | | | | Capital expenditures | (101,957) | (92,921) | | Purchases of investments | (6,538) | (7,124) | | Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (7,602) | (9,436) | | Other, net | (130) | 1 | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | **(116,227)** | **(109,480)** | | **Cash flows from financing activities:** | | | | Issuance of commercial paper, net | — | 166,000 | | Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards | 2,669 | 231 | | Dividends paid | (157,766) | (138,237) | | Repurchase of common stock | (266,097) | (614,802) | | Other, net | (2,807) | (4,461) | | **Net cash used in financing activities** | **(424,001)** | **(591,269)** | | Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (83) | (250) | | Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (125,830) | (240,642) | | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 263,973 | 342,015 | | **Cash and cash equivalents at end of period** | **$ 138,143** | **$ 101,373** |

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Market Overview - U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after declines on Tuesday, with major benchmark indices showing positive futures [1] - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted that equity prices are "fairly highly valued" but downplayed immediate financial stability risks [1] - Investors are anticipating the release of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE Index, scheduled for Friday [2] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.10%, while the two-year bond was at 3.56% [2] - The S&P Global U.S. Composite PMI slowed to 53.6 in September, indicating softer growth [4] - The U.S. current account deficit shrank by 42.9% to $251.3 billion in Q2 [4] Sector Performance - Energy, real estate, and utilities stocks led gains on Tuesday, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks declined [3] - The Dow Jones index fell by 89 points (0.19%), S&P 500 dropped 0.55%, and Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.95% [5][6] Company-Specific Movements - Nvidia Corp. shares fell 2.8% after announcing a $100 billion investment in OpenAI [4] - Cintas Corp. is expected to report earnings of $1.19 per share on revenue of $2.70 million [15] - Micron Technology Inc. rose 1.86% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and a strong revenue forecast [15] - Ares Acquisition Corporation II jumped 4.39% following successful fundraising for a merger with Kodiak Robotics [15] Investment Insights - BlackRock advises clients to seek "granular opportunities" in Europe while maintaining an overweight position on U.S. equities [8] - The report highlights financials, industrials, and utilities as outperforming sectors in Europe, with financials achieving a 32% year-to-date return [9][10] - BlackRock sees value in European fixed income, particularly when currency is hedged, potentially pushing yields on euro investment-grade credit to near 6% for U.S. investors [11]

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