Summary
Cintas Corporation's 2016 10-K report highlights a year of robust growth, with total revenue increasing by 9.6% to $4.9 billion. This growth was driven by strong organic expansion of 6.7%, supplemented by strategic acquisitions, notably ZEE Medical Inc., which significantly boosted the First Aid and Safety Services segment. The company demonstrated operational efficiency, with its primary Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment improving its gross margin by 90 basis points due to new business acquisition and process enhancements. Financially, Cintas maintained a healthy performance with income from continuing operations rising 11.3% to $456.9 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $4.09. The company also returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends and a substantial share repurchase program, underscoring its commitment to shareholder value. Despite a challenging economic environment and competitive landscape, Cintas' diversified business model and strategic focus on customer penetration and expansion position it for continued success.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $4.80B |
| Gross Profit | $2.10B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.33B |
| Operating Income | $768.94M |
| Interest Expense | $64.52M |
| Net Income | $693.52M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.57 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.55 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 432.88M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 439.82M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue grew by 9.6% to $4.9 billion in fiscal year 2016, driven by both organic growth (6.7%) and acquisitions.
- 2The Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment saw a 6.7% revenue increase, with gross margin improving by 90 basis points due to operational efficiencies and new business.
- 3The First Aid and Safety Services segment experienced substantial growth of 41.4%, largely attributed to the acquisition of ZEE Medical Inc.
- 4Net income from continuing operations increased by 11.3% to $456.9 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $4.09, up 18.2% from the prior year.
- 5Cintas returned $866.7 million to shareholders through share repurchases ($780.1 million) and dividends ($115.3 million) in fiscal year 2016.
- 6The company ended fiscal year 2016 with a strong liquidity position, including $139.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $70.4 million in marketable securities.