Cintas reported earnings of $1.26 per share for the quarter ending May 31, comfortably ahead of the $1.22 estimate set by FactSet analysts. Total revenue grew 8.9% to $2.91 billion, outperforming the $2.87 billion forecast. This momentum arrives as the company navigates the regulatory review process for its proposed acquisition of UniFirst.
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Cintas Beats Earnings Expectations Ahead of UniFirst Acquisition
With fourth-quarter profits climbing to $511 million, Cintas is positioning itself for a major expansion as it nears the final stages of its UniFirst buyout. The uniform and facilities supplier surpassed analyst expectations on both top and bottom lines, signaling steady demand across its business services segment as fiscal year-end approached.
While UniFirst shareholders greenlit the deal in June, the Federal Trade Commission has requested additional documentation from both parties. Management maintains that this step is routine and anticipates finalizing the transaction during the second half of this calendar year. Looking toward the new fiscal year, the company projects revenue between $12.10 billion and $12.25 billion, setting a target that exceeds current Wall Street consensus. Adjusted earnings are expected to fall within a range of $5.36 to $5.50 per share, excluding any financial impact from the pending UniFirst integration.
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