Cintas Corporation first quarter 2027 revenue of $3.01B beat estimates with record 51.5% gross margin

Cintas reported first quarter 2027 results that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by high single-digit organic growth and record-level profitability. The company demonstrated significant operating leverage, expanding its operating margin to 23.6% even while accounting for non-recurring transaction expenses related to the UniFirst acquisition.

Key Highlights

• Organic revenue growth reached 8.9% for the quarter, adjusting for workday differences and acquisitions.
• Gross margin expanded 120 basis points to 51.5%, a record high for the company despite inflationary pressures.
• Full-year fiscal 2027 guidance was raised, with revenue now expected between $12.15B and $12.27B and adjusted EPS between $5.45 and $5.54.