Summary
Cintas Corporation's (CTAS) fiscal third quarter 2011 report for the period ending February 28, 2011, demonstrates solid top-line growth and improved profitability. Total revenue increased by 8.8% year-over-year, driven by a combination of organic growth (5.5%) and strategic acquisitions, particularly in the Document Management Services, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services, and Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products segments. Profitability also saw a significant boost, with net income rising by 20.6% and diluted earnings per share increasing by 28.1% to $0.41, benefiting from revenue growth outpacing operating expense increases and the positive impact of share repurchases. The company's core Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products segment showed consistent performance with steady gross margins, while the "Other Services" segments, including Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety, and Document Management, experienced robust growth, signaling successful diversification and expansion efforts. Management highlights improved sales representative productivity and customer retention as key drivers for this performance. The company maintained compliance with debt covenants and a healthy liquidity position, supported by operating cash flows and an established credit facility.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $937.83M |
| Gross Profit | $391.92M |
| SG&A Expenses | $283.05M |
| Operating Income | $108.88M |
| Interest Expense | $12.52M |
| Net Income | $59.07M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.10 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 581.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 581.21M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue increased by 8.8% to $937.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2011, compared to the prior year period.
- 2Net income grew by 20.6% to $59.1 million, with diluted earnings per share increasing by 28.1% to $0.41.
- 3The "Other Services" revenue, comprising Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection, and Document Management, grew by 14.0%, with strong organic growth of 8.6%.
- 4The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products segment revenue increased by 6.8%, with gross margin percentage remaining stable at 42.8%.
- 5The company actively repurchased shares, with 7.7 million shares bought under the share buyback program during the nine months ended February 28, 2011, contributing to the higher EPS growth.
- 6Cash flows from operating activities were $208.0 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2011, a decrease from the prior year, partly due to increased working capital needs from higher sales volumes and inventory buildup for a system conversion.
- 7The company reported compliance with all significant debt covenants and maintained a favorable credit rating.