Cintas (CTAS) Posts Strong Q3 Growth, Lifts Fiscal 2026 Guidance

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On March 25, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) reported its fiscal Q3 2026 results, with CEO Todd Schneider pointing to record revenue and healthy operating margins. He said total revenue increased 8.9% to $2.84 billion, with organic growth of 8.2%. The company also reached record gross margins across all three route-based businesses.

The company raised its outlook for fiscal 2026. It now expects revenue in the range of $11.21 billion to $11.24 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS between $4.86 and $4.90. Schneider also highlighted the planned acquisition of UniFirst. He said the company remains confident in the deal and the long-term value it could bring to shareholders, employees, and partners.

Executive VP and COO James Rozakis said the business is still performing well. Growth is coming from new customer wins and cross-selling to existing clients. He also noted that customer retention is at record levels, while pricing trends have remained consistent with past patterns. Executive VP and CFO Scott Garula said selling and administrative expenses accounted for 27.8% of revenue, up 60 basis points from last year.

He explained that, after adjusting for a one-time gain from an asset sale in the prior year, SG&A expenses would have been flat year over year.

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) develops uniform programs using fabric and serves businesses across different sizes and industries. Its operations span the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, and First Aid and Safety Services.

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