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Cintas (CTAS) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Jul 29, 2026
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $2.9B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.2%, net earnings $511M (17.6% of revenue).
Cintas, Q4 FY26: revenue $2.9B (+9% year over year), operating margin 23.2%, net earnings $511M, operating cash flow $709M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.9B | +2% | +9% |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | +2% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $673M | +2% | +13% |
| Net earnings | $511M | +2% | +14% |
| Operating cash flow | $709M | +14% | +11% |
| Free cash flow | $613M | +16% | +17% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.9B in Q4 FY26, up 9% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Uniform rental and facility services was the largest line at 76% of revenue.
Gross margin was 51.0%, up 1.2 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $0.67B, a 23.2% margin (up 0.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q4 FY25, 32% reached operating profit, above the 22% margin then. Operating expenses grew 11% against revenue growth of 9%. Net earnings were $0.51B, up 14% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.71B (up 11% year over year), 139% 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 added $0.04B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B left free cash flow of $0.61B.
Questions
What was Cintas' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $2.9B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Cintas profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $673M (23.2% of revenue) and net earnings $511M.
Source: Cintas 10-K on SEC EDGAR.