Cintas Q3 revenue rises 8.4% to $2.61 billion; raises fiscal 2025 EPS outlook
Cintas reported fiscal 2025 third-quarter revenue of $2.61 billion, up 8.4%, and diluted EPS of $1.13, up 17.7% from $0.96 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2025 diluted EPS guidance to $4.36 to $4.40 from $4.28 to $4.34, while narrowing its revenue guidance to $10.280 billion to $10.305 billion.
Key points
- Q3 net income was $463.5 million, up 16.6%, and gross margin was 50.6% of revenue versus 49.4% a year earlier.
- Q3 operating income included a $15.0 million gain on the sale of property and equipment; the prior-year quarter included a $15.0 million class action settlement charge.
- Fiscal 2025 diluted EPS guidance rose to $4.36 to $4.40 from $4.28 to $4.34.
- Fiscal 2025 revenue guidance is $10.280 billion to $10.305 billion, versus the prior $10.255 billion to $10.320 billion; the top end was lowered by $15.0 million due to currency effects.
The filing
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