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May 31, 2020

Cintas Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Cintas experienced a revenue decrease of 9.7% and an EPS decrease of 34.5% compared to the previous year's fourth quarter.

Key Takeaways

Cintas Corporation reported a decrease in revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue decreased by 9.7% to $1.62 billion, and EPS decreased by 34.5% to $1.35. The company's priorities were to keep employees healthy and safe and to serve customers.

Fourth quarter revenue was $1.62 billion, a 9.7% decrease year-over-year.

EPS from continuing operations was $1.35, a 34.5% decrease year-over-year.

Free cash flow totaled $316.0 million, the highest of fiscal 2020.

Organic revenue declined 8.4% from last year's fourth quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.62B
Previous year: $1.79B
-9.7%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.52
-34.6%
Gross Margin
43.7%
Previous year: 45.9%
-4.8%
Op Income Margin
12.8%
Previous year: 17.5%
-26.9%
Gross Profit
$708M
Previous year: $824M
-14.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$145M
Previous year: $96.6M
+50.4%
Free Cash Flow
$316M
Previous year: $328M
-3.7%
Total Assets
$7.67B
Previous year: $7.44B
+3.1%

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Forward Guidance

Cintas expects first quarter revenue to be in the range of $1.675 billion to $1.700 billion and EPS to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.20.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected Q1 revenue between $1.675 billion and $1.700 billion.
  • Expected Q1 EPS between $2.00 and $2.20.
  • Company is confident in managing short-term volatility.
  • Company is focused on long-term objectives.
  • Value proposition resonates more than ever.

Challenges Ahead

  • Visibility to future financial performance remains impaired due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Recent increase in people contracting the virus adds to the uncertainty of the pace of the economic recovery.
  • Government actions in response to the virus add to the uncertainty.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic was a significant disruption to the economy and the company's business in fiscal 2020 fourth quarter.
  • The government-required closure of many businesses had an impact on the company's fiscal 2020 fourth quarter financial results.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income