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Feb 29, 2024
Cintas Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Cintas' Q3 2024 results reflected robust revenue growth and record high margins.
Key Takeaways
Cintas Corporation reported a strong third quarter in fiscal year 2024, with revenue increasing by 9.9% and diluted earnings per share growing by 22.3%. The company achieved record high gross and operating margins, driven by outstanding execution across all operating segments. Based on these results, Cintas is raising its full fiscal year financial guidance for both revenue and diluted EPS.
Revenue increased by 9.9% to $2.41 billion compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 22.3% to $3.84 compared to $3.14 in the previous year.
Gross margin reached a record high of 49.4%, an increase of 220 basis points from the prior year.
Operating income increased by 16.6% to $520.8 million, with operating margin at a record high of 21.6%.
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Forward Guidance
Cintas is raising its annual revenue expectations from a range of $9.48 billion to $9.56 billion to a range of $9.57 billion to $9.60 billion and its diluted EPS from a range of $14.35 to $14.65 to a range of $14.80 to $15.00.
Positive Outlook
- Fiscal year 2024 interest expense is expected to be approximately $99.0 million compared to $109.5 million in fiscal year 2023, predominately as a result of less variable rate debt.
- Raising annual revenue expectations from a range of $9.48 billion to $9.56 billion to a range of $9.57 billion to $9.60 billion.
- Raising diluted EPS from a range of $14.35 to $14.65 to a range of $14.80 to $15.00.
- Each of operating segments continue to execute at a high level.
- Third quarter results reflect the outstanding dedication and execution of our employees.
Challenges Ahead
- The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, potentially inaccurate assumptions and other factors.
- Possibility of greater than anticipated operating costs including energy and fuel costs.
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