Cintas raises fiscal 2027 guidance as first-quarter revenue rises 10.9%
Cintas reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $3.01 billion, up 10.9%, and diluted EPS of $1.36, up 13.3% from a year earlier. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, though the results include $14.4 million of transaction expenses tied to the proposed UniFirst acquisition, which is still under review by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Key points
- First-quarter revenue of $3.01 billion, up 10.9%; organic revenue growth of 8.9%
- Diluted EPS of $1.36 vs. $1.20 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.39, up 15.8%
- Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance raised to $12.15 billion to $12.27 billion; adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $5.45 to $5.54
- UniFirst transaction expenses of $14.4 million; closing expected before the end of calendar 2026
The filing
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