Cintas Corporation (CTAS)

Cintas topped consensus on both the top and bottom line in its first fiscal quarter of 2027 (period ended August 31, 2026) based on preliminary results reported September 23, 2026, with revenue rising 10.9% to about $3.0 billion; revenue of $3.014 billion topped the $2.984 billion estimate (+1.0%, topped). Adjusted EPS of $1.39 beat the $1.35 estimate (+3%, topped) and rose 15.8% from $1.20 a year ago, while net income increased 12.3% to roughly $551.7 million (up from about $491.1 million). The quarter’s profitability stayed elevated, with gross margin at about 52% and operating margin near 24%, as gross profit came in around $1.6 billion and operating income was roughly $711.9 million. Cintas generated about $572.3 million of operating cash flow, repurchased roughly $315.7 million of stock, and paid about $180.7 million in dividends. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $1.35 on revenue of $3.028 billion.