Cintas Corporation's stock surged 5.07% during intraday trading on Wednesday, driven by the release of its robust fiscal fourth-quarter financial results and optimistic forward-looking guidance.
The uniform and facility services provider reported Q4 revenue of $2.91 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.87 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter rose 18.3% year-over-year, with the company also achieving an all-time high gross margin of 51%, reflecting successful investments in technology and operational efficiency.
Furthermore, Cintas issued fiscal 2027 revenue guidance in the range of $12.10 billion to $12.25 billion, exceeding market expectations. The company's projected adjusted diluted EPS of $5.36 to $5.50 also topped analyst forecasts, signaling confidence in continued growth and profitability for the upcoming fiscal year.