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Cintas (CTAS) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Oct 7, 2026
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $3.0B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +11% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.6%, net earnings $552M (18.3% of revenue).
Cintas, Q1 FY27: revenue $3.0B (+11% year over year), operating margin 23.6%, net earnings $552M, operating cash flow $572M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B | +4% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $1.6B | +5% | +14% |
| Operating profit | $712M | +6% | +15% |
| Net earnings | $552M | +8% | +12% |
| Operating cash flow | $572M | -19% | +38% |
| Free cash flow | $465M | — | +49% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.0B in Q1 FY27, up 11% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Uniform Rental and Facility Services was the largest line at 76% of revenue. Uniform Rental and Facility Services added $0.20B year over year (up 10%), 69% of the total change.
Gross margin was 51.5%, up 1.3 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $0.71B, a 23.6% margin (up 0.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 FY26, 32% reached operating profit, above the 23% margin then. Operating expenses grew 12% against revenue growth of 11%. Net earnings were $0.55B, up 12% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.57B (up 38% year over year), 104% 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 $0.14B. After capital expenditures ($0.11B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.46B.
Questions
What was Cintas' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $3.0B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +11% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Cintas profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $712M (23.6% of revenue) and net earnings $552M.
Source: Cintas 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.