The Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of America's Best Companies for 2026, securing a position in the inaugural ranking of 1,000 firms.
President and CEO Todd Schneider of Cintas stated that being named to the TIME list is an honor, reflecting the strength of the company's business model and the consistency of its performance, which are the result of the collective effort of its employee-partners. The company remains committed to sustainable growth, creating value for customers, and upholding a corporate culture that forms its ultimate competitive advantage.
TIME, in collaboration with Statista, identified the top-performing companies using a data-driven evaluation method. The selection criteria included survey data from approximately 217,000 U.S. employees, five-year financial performance metrics, and a sustainability index assessing environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
Over the past six months, Cintas has garnered several national accolades: it was named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2026, to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2026 (marking its 18th time on the list), and to Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 (its fifth consecutive year). In the Fortune ranking, Cintas placed first in its industry for both quality of management and quality of products/services.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company helps over one million businesses of all types get ready for the workday, offering products and services including uniforms, floor mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm services.