Q3 25 EPS
$1.13
BEAT +7.08%
Est. $1.06
Q3 25 Revenue
$2.61B
BEAT +0.44%
Est. $2.60B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
-44.2%
TRAILING MARKET
CTAS -17.1% vs S&P +27.1%
Market Reaction
Did CTAS Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Cintas delivered a clean beat across the board in fiscal Q3 2025, posting diluted EPS of $1.13 against a consensus estimate of $1.06, a 7.08% positive surprise, while revenue of $2.61 billion edged past the $2.60 billion consensus by 0.44% and grew 8… Read more Cintas delivered a clean beat across the board in fiscal Q3 2025, posting diluted EPS of $1.13 against a consensus estimate of $1.06, a 7.08% positive surprise, while revenue of $2.61 billion edged past the $2.60 billion consensus by 0.44% and grew 8.4% year-over-year. The quarter's standout driver was meaningful margin expansion, with gross margin widening 120 basis points to 50.6% as both major business segments improved profitability, helping lift operating income 17.1% to $609.85 million. Broad-based segment strength reinforced the headline numbers, with First Aid and Safety Services leading growth at 14.9% to $301.76 million in revenue, while the core Uniform Rental and Facility Services business grew 7.7% to $2.02 billion. Management cited ongoing investments in technology and automation as contributors to operational efficiency and margin improvement. Looking ahead, Cintas raised its full-year diluted EPS guidance to $4.36 to $4.40 and narrowed its revenue range to $10.28 billion to $10.30 billion, though foreign currency headwinds are expected to shave roughly $16 million from second-half revenue.
Key Takeaways
- • Organic revenue growth of 7.9% in Q3 driven by strong customer demand
- • Gross margin expansion of 120 basis points to 50.6%
- • First Aid and Safety Services segment revenue growth of 14.9%
- • Acquisitions contributed 0.9% to revenue growth
- • $15.0 million gain on sale of property and equipment boosted operating income
- • Selling and administrative expense leverage despite 6.4% increase
CTAS YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
CTAS Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Cintas delivered strong revenue growth, operating margins and cash flow generation in the third quarter. Our results are a testament to superb execution by our employee-partners and the differentiated value proposition we offer to our customers in providing for their image, safety, cleanliness and compliance needs.”
— Todd M. Schneider, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
CTAS Earnings Trends
CTAS vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
CTAS EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
CTAS Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
CTAS Quarterly Results
6 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Q3 26 | — | $1.24 | — | $2.84B | +0.75% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $1.19 | $1.21 | +1.30% | $2.80B | +1.20% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.20 | $1.20 | +0.31% | $2.72B | +0.70% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $1.07 | $1.09 | +1.87% | $2.67B | -0.07% |
| FY Full Year | $4.42 | $4.40 | -0.42% | $10.34B | -0.02% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.06 | $1.13 | +7.08% | $2.61B | +0.44% |