Cintas Corporation Achieves Record-Breaking Fiscal 2025 Results
Cintas Corporation has announced its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year results, showcasing a strong performance across various business segments. The company's total revenue grew 8% to $2.67 billion in the fourth quarter, with an organic growth rate of 9%. This impressive growth rate is attributed to the execution of Cintas' value proposition, which has been enhanced by strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and employee development.
According to Todd Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer, "We delivered a strong fourth quarter to close out another impressive fiscal year for Cintas. We executed at a high level across each of our businesses, including organic growth of 7.2% in the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment and 18.5% in our First Aid and Safety segment."
The company's gross margin for the fourth quarter grew 9.1% over the prior year, while operating income as a percentage of revenue increased by 9.1%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) also rose 9% to $1.09. For the full year, fiscal 2025 revenue was a record $10.34 billion, an increase of 7.7%, with organic growth at 8%. Operating margins for the full year were 22.8%, an all-time high compared to the prior year's operating margin of 21.6%. Diluted EPS of $4.40 grew 16.1% over the prior year.
Jim Rozakis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, highlighted the company's commitment to disciplined execution and balanced capital allocation, stating that "we continue to deploy capital across all of our strategic priorities, including reinvesting in our products, people, and technologies." This approach has enabled Cintas to maintain healthy margins and cash flow while delivering strong top-line growth.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $11 billion to $11.15 billion, representing a total growth rate of 6.4% to 7.8%. Cintas also anticipates diluted EPS to be between $4.71 and $4.85, reflecting a growth rate of 7% to 10.2%. The company's guidance for fiscal 2026 underscores its confidence in the strength of its business model and ability to execute in a dynamic environment.
Cintas' President and Chief Executive Officer, Todd Schneider, expressed his appreciation for the hard work and dedication of all employee partners, stating that "with our culture of continuous improvement, superior products and services, and disciplined execution, we are well positioned to sustain growth and value creation." The company's record-breaking fiscal 2025 results demonstrate its ongoing commitment to delivering value to customers while investing in strategic initiatives that drive long-term success.
