Q1 26 EPS
$1.20
BEAT +0.31%
Est. $1.20
Q1 26 Revenue
$2.72B
BEAT +0.70%
Est. $2.70B
vs S&P Since Q1 26
-24.6%
TRAILING MARKET
CTAS -15.1% vs S&P +9.5%
Market Reaction
Did CTAS Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Cintas delivered a clean beat to open fiscal 2026, with the uniform services giant posting first-quarter revenue of $2.72 billion, up 8.7% year-over-year and edging past the $2.70 billion consensus by 0.70%, while diluted EPS of $1.20 topped the $1.2… Read more Cintas delivered a clean beat to open fiscal 2026, with the uniform services giant posting first-quarter revenue of $2.72 billion, up 8.7% year-over-year and edging past the $2.70 billion consensus by 0.70%, while diluted EPS of $1.20 topped the $1.20 estimate by 0.31%. The results reflected broad-based momentum across segments, with the core Uniform Rental and Facility Services business generating $2.09 billion in revenue and First Aid and Safety Services leading growth at 14.4% to $334.66 million. Margin discipline added to the story, as operating margin expanded to 22.7% from 22.4% a year earlier and gross margin improved 20 basis points to 50.3%, helping drive a 10.1% gain in operating income to $617.86 million. Encouraged by the momentum, management raised its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion and lifted diluted EPS guidance to $4.74 to $4.86, signaling continued confidence in execution despite an expected effective tax rate of 20.0% for the year.
Key Takeaways
- • 8.7% total revenue growth with 7.8% organic revenue growth rate
- • Acquisitions contributed 0.9% to revenue growth
- • Gross margin expanded 20 basis points to 50.3%
- • Operating margin improved to 22.7% from 22.4%
- • Disciplined execution and ongoing investment in technology and talent
- • First Aid and Safety Services segment grew revenue 14.4% year-over-year
CTAS YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
CTAS Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“In the first quarter, we achieved strong revenue growth, along with healthy margin expansion, reflecting our disciplined execution, ongoing investment in technology and talent, and the unwavering commitment of our employee-partners. Our results reflect the strength of our value proposition and demonstrate the value we deliver to customers across all segments.”
— Todd M. Schneider, Q1 2026 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% |