May 31, 2024

Cintas Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2024, demonstrating robust revenue growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Cintas Corporation reported strong Q4 2024 results with revenue increasing by 8.2% to $2.47 billion and diluted EPS increasing by 19.8% to $3.99. The company's performance reflects its strong value proposition and effective execution of its growth strategy.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $2.47 billion, an increase of 8.2% compared to the previous year.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $3.99, an increase of 19.8% compared to the previous year.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $547.6 million, an increase of 16.3% compared to the previous year.

For fiscal year 2025, revenue is expected to be in the range of $10.16 billion to $10.31 billion, and diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $16.25 to $16.75.

Total Revenue
$2.47B
Previous year: $2.28B
+8.2%
EPS
$1
Previous year: $0.83
+20.5%
Organic Rev Growth
7.5%
Previous year: 10.3%
-27.2%
Op Income Margin
22.2%
Previous year: 20.6%
+7.8%
Gross Profit
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.09B
+11.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$342M
Previous year: $124M
+175.5%
Free Cash Flow
$591M
Previous year: $447M
+32.4%
Total Assets
$9.17B
Previous year: $8.55B
+7.3%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2025, revenue is expected to be in the range of $10.16 billion to $10.31 billion, and diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $16.25 to $16.75.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $10.16 billion to $10.31 billion.
  • Diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $16.25 to $16.75.
  • Fiscal year 2025 effective tax rate is expected to be 20.4%, the same compared to fiscal 2024.
  • Continued confidence in the company's strategy.
  • Focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Challenges Ahead

  • There are two fewer workdays in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024.
  • Guidance does not assume any future acquisitions.
  • Guidance assumes a constant foreign currency exchange rate.
  • Fiscal year 2025 interest, net is expected to be approximately $106.0 million compared to $95.0 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • Guidance does not include any future share buybacks or significant economic disruptions or downturn.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income