Summary
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2019 results for the period ending August 31, 2018. The company demonstrated solid top-line growth, with total revenue increasing by 5.4% year-over-year to $1.70 billion, driven by a 5.2% organic increase. This growth was primarily fueled by strong performance in the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment, which saw a 4.8% revenue increase, and the "Other" revenue category (including First Aid and Safety Services) which grew by 7.8%. Profitability also showed improvement, with net income from continuing operations up significantly by 31.9% to $212.5 million. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations rose by 30.3% to $1.89. This strong financial performance was supported by effective cost management and favorable tax adjustments related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The company also continued its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $1.70B |
| Gross Profit | $774.71M |
| SG&A Expenses | $504.63M |
| Operating Income | $265.23M |
| Interest Expense | $24.30M |
| Net Income | $212.51M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.49 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.47 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 427.34M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 442.59M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue increased 5.4% to $1.70 billion, with organic growth of 5.2%.
- 2Net income from continuing operations grew by 31.9% to $212.5 million.
- 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increased by 30.3% to $1.89.
- 4Uniform Rental and Facility Services revenue grew 4.8% organically.
- 5First Aid and Safety Services and "All Other" revenue segments (combined as 'Other revenue') increased 7.8% (6.4% organically).
- 6The company's effective tax rate decreased significantly to 12.0% from 26.5% due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
- 7Share repurchase activity continued, with $78.5 million spent in the quarter under the authorized $500 million program.