Cintas posts $11.3 billion revenue, record margins and outlines 2027 growth target

Cintas Corporation reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $11.26 billion, up 8.9% year‑over‑year, with fourth‑quarter sales of $2.91 billion, a 8.9% increase. Gross margin reached a record 51.0% in Q4 and 50.7% for the full year, while operating margin hit a historic 23.1%.

Adjusted earnings per share rose to $4.94 for the year, and cash flow from operations totaled $2.28 billion. The company returned $1.65 billion to shareholders through dividends ($180.7 million) and share repurchases. Cintas confirmed its plan to acquire UniFirst, noting that UniFirst shareholders approved the deal and that both companies have received a second request for information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The firm projected revenue of $12.10‑$12.25 billion for 2027.