Cintas Corporation reported a decrease in revenue by 3.6% but an increase in earnings per diluted share (EPS) by 19.8% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly disrupt the economy and Cintas' business.
Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 was $1.75 billion, a decrease of 3.6% from last year’s first quarter.
Earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $2.78 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 19.8% from last year's first quarter diluted EPS.
Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 was $349.7 million, an increase of 14.2% from last year’s first quarter.
Net income was $300.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 19.6% from last year's first quarter.
Cintas expects second quarter revenue to be in the range of $1.725 billion to $1.750 billion and diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.20.
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