Cintas Lifts Full-Year Guidance After Q3 Revenue Jumps 8.9%
Cintas reported fiscal third-quarter EPS of $1.24 and revenue of $2.84 billion, marking an 8.9% year-over-year increase, with organic revenue up 8.2%. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $11.21–11.24 billion and adjusted EPS to $4.86–4.90, up from prior ranges of $11.15–11.22 billion and $4.81–4.88.
1. Q3 Financial Performance
Cintas delivered third-quarter diluted EPS of $1.24 and revenue of $2.84 billion, up 8.9% year-over-year. Organic revenue, which excludes acquisitions and currency effects, grew 8.2% in the period.
2. Raised Full-Year Guidance
The company updated its full-year outlook, boosting revenue guidance to $11.21–11.24 billion from $11.15–11.22 billion and adjusting diluted EPS to $4.86–4.90 from $4.81–4.88. These figures exclude non-recurring UniFirst transaction expenses.
3. Management Commentary
President and CEO Todd Schneider cited record quarterly revenues and strong operating margins as the basis for increased confidence in the final quarter of fiscal 2026.
4. Market Reaction
Shares of Cintas climbed roughly 2% in premarket trading following the announcement of the revised guidance and quarterly results.