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On March 25, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) reported its fiscal third quarter 2026 results, with CEO Todd Schneider noting record revenue and healthy operating margins. It said total revenue rose 8.9% to $2.84 billion, with organic growth of 8.2%. The company also achieved record gross margins in 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 Vice President and Chief Operating Officer James Rozakis said the business continues to do well. Growth comes from attracting new customers and cross-selling to existing customers. He also noted that customer retention is at record levels, while pricing trends have remained consistent with past patterns. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 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 the sale of an asset in the prior year, SG&A expenses would have remained stable year over year.
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) develops uniform programs using fabrics and serves companies of different sizes and industries. Its operations extend throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America. The company operates through two segments: facility services and uniform rental, and security and first aid services.
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