Cintas Corporation provides workplace products and services — including uniform rental and facility services, first aid and safety, and related facility solutions — to over one million businesses across the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

# Cintas Corporation

## Overview
Cintas provides a broad range of workplace products and services to more than one million businesses across the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Its offerings help facilities and employees maintain professional appearance and operate safely, including uniforms and image programs, mats, mops, shop towels, restroom supplies, facility services, and safety-related products and services.

## Key offerings and operations
- Uniform Rental and Facility Services: Rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments, including flame-resistant clothing, mats, mops, shop towels, plus restroom cleaning services and related catalog-sold supplies.
- First Aid and Safety Services: First aid and safety products and services, and workplace water services.
- All Other: Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sale, and other items and services outside the two main segments.
- Service delivery model: Local delivery routes and branch networks supported by rental processing plants and distribution centers.
- Geographic focus: Primarily the United States, with operations in Canada and Latin America.

## Scale and customers
- Customers: Over one million businesses of all types; no single customer accounts for more than 1% of total revenue.
- Employees: Approximately 48,100 employee-partners as of May 31, 2026; about 800 employees are represented by labor unions.

## Revenue by segment (fiscal years ended May 31)
- Total Revenue: 11,264,761 thousand (2026); 10,340,181 thousand (2025); 9,596,615 thousand (2024)
  - Uniform Rental and Facility Services: 8,621,624 thousand (2026); 7,976,073 thousand (2025); 7,465,199 thousand (2024)
  - First Aid and Safety Services: 1,391,853 thousand (2026); 1,218,090 thousand (2025); 1,067,334 thousand (2024)
  - All Other: 1,251,284 thousand (2026); 1,146,018 thousand (2025); 1,064,082 thousand (2024)

## Facilities, vehicles and delivery network
- Facilities: 496 facilities located in 346 cities; 261 facilities leased. Principal executive office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Operational footprint: 12 distribution centers and 5 manufacturing facilities; also 210 Rental Processing Plants, 143 Rental Branches, 72 First Aid and Safety Facilities, and 54 All Other Facilities.
- Vehicles and routes: Approximately 24,500 owned or leased vehicles used for route-based services; about 12,500 local delivery routes; approximately 484 operational facilities (in addition to the distribution centers noted).

## Strategic activity
- Merger: In March 2026, Cintas entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with UniFirst Corporation for a two-step transaction that would make UniFirst a subsidiary of Cintas. The transaction is valued at approximately $5.5 billion and is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and other terms. Cintas expects the transaction to close in the second half of calendar 2026.

Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of corporate identity products and services, including uniform rental, safety, restroom supplies, and fire protection, serving over one million businesses worldwide with nearly 50,000 employees and over $10 billion in annual revenue.

# Summary of Cintas Corporation

## Business Overview
- **Type of Business:** Cintas is a provider of corporate identity products and services, primarily in the U.S., with operations also in Canada and Latin America.
- **Core Offerings:** 
  - Uniform rental and sales (including flame-resistant clothing)
  - Mats, mops, shop towels
  - Restroom supplies and sanitation services
  - Workplace water services
  - First aid and safety products
  - Safety training services
  - Fire protection equipment (fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarm testing)
- **Brand Promise:** Helps over one million businesses "get READY™" to operate confidently each day by maintaining facilities and employee safety, cleanliness, and professional image.

## Business Segments
- **Uniform Rental and Facility Services**
  - Rental and servicing of uniforms, flame-resistant clothing, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, and ancillary items.
  - Includes restroom cleaning and supplies, and catalog sales.
- **First Aid and Safety Services**
  - First aid products and services, workplace water services.
- **All Other Operations**
  - Fire Protection Services (fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarm testing)
  - Uniform Direct Sales (selling uniforms directly, outside of rental service)

## Key Metrics (Fiscal Year 2025)
- **Total Revenue:** $10.34 billion
  - **Uniform Rental and Facility Services:** $7.98 billion
  - **First Aid and Safety Services:** $1.22 billion
  - **All Other:** $1.15 billion
- **Number of Customers:** Over **one million** businesses of all types and sizes
- **Employees:** Approximately **48,300** worldwide
- **Outstanding Shares:** 402,977,926 shares
- **Market Capitalization (as of Nov 30, 2024):** ~$91.1 billion (based on share price of $225.79)
- **Revenue Growth:** 7.7% increase from prior year (organic growth of 8.0%)

## Financial Highlights
- **Net Income (Fiscal Year 2025):** approximately **$1.81 billion**
- **Diluted Earnings Per Share:** **$4.40** (up from $3.79 in 2024)
- **Profitability:** Operating income margin around 22.8%
- **Dividends:** 
  - Declared quarterly dividends of $0.39 per share in FY2025
  - Total dividends paid in FY2025: approximately **$632 million**

## Operational Details
- **Facilities and Distribution:**
  - **Facilities:** 478 operational facilities + 12 distribution centers + 5 manufacturing facilities
  - **Delivery Routes:** About **12,100** local delivery routes
  - **Vehicles:** Roughly **22,900** leased or owned vehicles
  
- **Supply Chain & Sourcing:**
  - Sources finished products from many outside suppliers
  - Operates five manufacturing facilities
  - Sourcing is global, with a focus on responsible sourcing and supplier standards
  
- **Regulatory & Environmental:**
  - Subject to environmental laws (Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, etc.)
  - Committed to environmental sustainability, with annual water treatment and waste removal expenditures (~$29 million in FY2025)
  
- **Cybersecurity & Data Security:**
  - Practices extensive cybersecurity measures
  - Regularly assesses third-party vendors for cybersecurity risks
  - Managed by a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

## Growth & Strategy
- Focus on increasing penetration among existing customers and expanding into new market segments.
- Geographic expansion and strategic acquisitions support growth.
- Consistent focus on safety, environmental responsibility, technology investments, and employee development.

**In summary:**  
Cintas is a leading service provider specializing in uniform rental and related business services, with over one million corporate clients, nearly 50,000 employees, and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion. It operates through two main segments—uniform/facility services and first aid/safety services—delivering products and services designed to help businesses operate safely, professionally, and efficiently.

Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of uniform rental, facility services, and safety solutions for over one million businesses across North and Latin America.

# Cintas Corporation

Cintas Corporation is a Washington-based company founded in 1968 that provides products and services to help businesses maintain a clean, safe, and professional appearance. The company serves over **one million businesses** across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

## Key Offerings
- **Uniforms:** Rental and servicing of uniforms, including flame-resistant clothing.  
- **Facility Services:** Rental and servicing of mats, mops, shop towels, restroom supplies, and restroom cleaning services.  
- **First Aid and Safety Products:** First aid and safety products and training.  
- **Fire Protection Services:** Fire extinguishers, testing, and related services.

## Business Segments
1. **Uniform Rental and Facility Services**  
   - Rental and cleaning of uniforms and ancillary items.  
   - Revenue for FY 2024: **$7,465,199,000**

2. **First Aid and Safety Services**  
   - First aid and safety kits, training, and services.  
   - Revenue for FY 2024: **$1,067,334,000**

3. **All Other**  
   - Includes Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sale.  
   - Revenue for FY 2024: **$1,064,082,000**

## Total Financials
- **Total Revenue for FY 2024:** **$9,596,615,000**  
- **Total Revenue for FY 2023:** **$8,815,769,000**  
- **Total Revenue for FY 2022:** **$7,854,459,000**

## Workforce
Cintas employs approximately **46,500 employees** (referred to as "employee-partners"), with about **1,000** represented by labor unions. The company provides health and wellness programs, safety training, and initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

## Sustainability and Compliance
Cintas engages in responsible sourcing and compliance with environmental regulations, including wastewater treatment and other efforts to minimize environmental impact. Environmental spending in FY 2024 was approximately **$27 million**.

## Customer Base
Cintas serves a wide range of customers, from small service companies to large corporations. No single customer accounts for more than **1%** of the company's total revenue.

## Conclusion
Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of uniform rental, facility services, and safety solutions, with a diversified revenue base, a broad customer footprint, and ongoing commitments to sustainability and employee welfare.

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Cintas Corporation

Overview

Key offerings and operations

Scale and customers

Revenue by segment (fiscal years ended May 31)

Facilities, vehicles and delivery network

Strategic activity