Compared to Estimates, Cintas (CTAS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Cintas reported revenue of $2.67 billion for the quarter ended May 2025, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +1.57% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.09, up from $1.00 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +1.87% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.07 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Uniform Rental and Facility Services was $2.03 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $2.02 billion, representing a +6.3% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from Other services reached $636.97 million, exceeding the estimated $602.77 million, marking a +13.8% increase compared to the previous year [4] - Revenue from All Other services was $312.58 million, surpassing the average estimate of $296.5 million, with a +10.8% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from First Aid and Safety Services was $324.4 million, above the estimated $307.63 million, reflecting a +16.8% increase year-over-year [4] Operating Income Insights - Operating income for Uniform Rental and Facility Services was $465.11 million, slightly below the estimated $472.32 million [4] - Operating income for First Aid and Safety Services was $76.68 million, exceeding the average estimate of $71.85 million [4] - Operating income for All Other services was $55.66 million, above the estimated $52.88 million [4] Stock Performance - Cintas shares have returned -2.9% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]