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Cintas (CTAS) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 8, 2025
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 22.7%, net earnings $491M (18.1% of revenue).
Cintas, Q1 FY26: revenue $2.7B (+9% year over year), operating margin 22.7%, net earnings $491M, operating cash flow $414M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | +2% | +9% |
| Gross profit | $1.4B | +3% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $618M | +3% | +10% |
| Net earnings | $491M | +10% | +9% |
| Operating cash flow | $414M | -35% | -10% |
| Free cash flow | $313M | — | -15% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7B in Q1 FY26, up 9% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Uniform Rental and Facility Services was the largest line at 77% of revenue. Uniform Rental and Facility Services added $0.16B year over year (up 8%), 73% of the total change. Uniform Direct Sales declined 9%.
Gross margin was 50.3%, up 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.62B, a 22.7% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 26% reached operating profit, above the 22% margin then. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 9%. Net earnings were $0.49B, up 9% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.41B (down 10% year over year), 84% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.23B. After capital expenditures ($0.10B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.31B.
Questions
What was Cintas' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Cintas profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $618M (22.7% of revenue) and net earnings $491M.
Source: Cintas 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.