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In the previous post, I reviewed the story of the company that transformed from a rag cleaning company into a company that generates billions.
In this post, I will present the company's impressive quarterly report data that was published on Wednesday:
So, of course, the company breaks records and delivers impressive results for the third quarter of 2025, and it does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
Let's dive into the data:
Beat estimates — and by a lot! Earnings per share: $1.13 — above the estimate of $1.05 and also higher than the Earnings Whisper which stood at $1.12. Revenue: $2.61 billion — here too a pleasant surprise with an increase of 8.44% compared to last year.
This represents organic growth of 7.9% (after deducting the effects of acquisitions and foreign exchange).
Improved profitability: margins are rising
Gross profit margins: jumped to 50.6%, an improvement of 120 basis points!
Operating income also rises: jumped 17.1% to $609.9 million, with operating income as a percentage of revenue jumping to 23.4% (compared to 21.6% last year).
The hidden bonus: Operating income received a $15 million boost from asset sales, while last year was negatively impacted by a $15 million legal settlement: a point that further emphasizes the strength of this year's performance.
Net income surges: and the company returns to investors! Net income: $463.5 million, an impressive increase of 16.6%! Dividend: $158.1 million, an increase of 14.9%.
- The company also executed a 1:4 stock split in September 2024, which made the stock more accessible to new investors.
2025 guidance: rises above expectations! Cintas also updates its annual guidance upwards: Revenue: $10.28-$10.31 billion (compared to previous guidance of $10.26-$10.32 billion). Earnings per share: $4.36-$4.40 (raising guidance from $4.28-$4.34). Organic growth: The lower end rises from 7.0% to 7.4%!
An interesting bonus point: The updated guidance also accounts for negative foreign currency impacts, which shows how confident the company is in itself and its performance, even when the global market is challenging.
- Cintas shows that it is not just a company that provides uniforms, it is a complete business platform that helps businesses look good, feel safe, and remain competitive:
Cintas proves again that it is a profitability and growth machine, with excellent operations, improved profit margins, and a dividend that continues to rise.
The company's winning team and strategy leave no room for doubt: it is here to continue to lead and grow.