Cintas's third quarter revenue grew 8.9% to beat estimates, leading to a raised fiscal 2026 outlook.

Cintas reported third quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.84 billion, an increase of 8.9% year-over-year, with diluted EPS growing 9.7% to $1.24. Both top and bottom-line results exceeded analyst expectations. The company also raised its full-year guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS.

Key Highlights

• Organic revenue growth was 8.2% for the quarter, surpassing the pre-report consensus estimate of 7.5%.
• The company achieved an all-time high gross margin of 51.0%, an increase of 40 basis points compared to the prior year's quarter.
• Cintas raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting revenue between $11.21 billion and $11.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.86 to $4.90.