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Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a large provider of uniforms, facility services, first aid and safety products, and fire protection offerings. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and serving more than one million business customers, the company uses press releases to communicate financial results, capital allocation decisions, corporate events and safety-related initiatives.
On this page, readers can follow Cintas news such as quarterly and annual earnings releases, which detail revenue trends, segment performance and margin metrics. The company also announces webcasts for its earnings calls, allowing investors and interested parties to hear management discuss results and guidance. Form 8-K filings often accompany these releases, formally reporting results of operations and financial condition.
Cintas news also covers board and shareholder actions, including dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations and outcomes of annual shareholder meetings. For example, the company has announced increases in its quarterly cash dividend and new stock buyback authorizations, and it reports shareholder voting results on director elections, advisory votes on executive compensation and auditor ratification.
Beyond financial items, Cintas issues releases about its participation in investor conferences and its recognition in rankings such as the Forbes Global 2000 list. The company also highlights community and safety initiatives, including events like the Cincinnati 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
In addition, Cintas uses news releases to communicate strategic proposals, such as its non-binding proposal to acquire UniFirst Corporation, outlining the rationale, proposed terms and regulatory considerations. Investors, analysts and customers can use this news feed to monitor developments in Cintas’ operations, strategy, capital allocation and safety-focused activities.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026. The recognition highlights the company’s emphasis on a respectful, collaborative culture across its nearly 50,000 employee-partners and its focus on inclusion and community engagement.
The 2026 list evaluated employers with more than 1,000 employees using a national survey, desk research and third-party data, with metrics relevant to women, minorities and diverse demographic groups.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. The Board highlighted the company’s long record of returning capital and noted that dividends have been increased each year since the company’s 1983 IPO. Any future dividend declarations remain at the Board’s discretion and depend on operating results, financial condition, capital needs and other relevant factors.
Cintas provides uniforms and facility services to more than one million businesses and trades on Nasdaq under the symbol CTAS.
Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX) expanded its Board of Directors from 10 to 11 members and appointed J. Michael Hansen as an independent director, effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Hansen served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) for more than 10 years and retired as CFO in May 2025, then became Assistant to the CEO at Cintas. He served on the Board of Paycor HCM, Inc. from 2008 to 2018; Paychex acquired Paycor in April 2025. Mr. Hansen will serve on Paychex's Audit Committee.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) proposed to acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) for $275.00 per share in cash, implying an aggregate value of approximately $5.2 billion and a 64% premium to UniFirst’s 90‑day average closing price as of December 11, 2025. The Proposal was delivered December 12, 2025 and UniFirst acknowledged receipt on December 16, 2025.
Cintas says the deal would require regulatory approvals, is not subject to financing contingencies, would be financed from cash and committed credit, includes a $350 million reverse termination fee, and expects limited confirmatory diligence (3–4 weeks).
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) reported fiscal 2026 second quarter revenue of $2.80B, up 9.3% YoY (organic +8.6%; acquisitions +0.7%). Gross margin rose to $1.41B (+10.6%), margin 50.4% (+60 bps). Operating income was $655.7M (+10.9%) and net income was $495.3M (+10.4%). Diluted EPS was $1.21, up 11.0% YoY. During the quarter and through Dec 17, 2025, Cintas repurchased $622.5M of stock and paid a quarterly dividend of $180.7M; fiscal YTD capital returned totaled $1.24B. Management raised FY26 guidance to revenue $11.15B–$11.22B and diluted EPS $4.81–$4.88. Fiscal 2026 interest, net is expected at $104.0M vs $95.5M in FY25; Q3 comparison will face a $15M prior-year land-sale gain headwind.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced it was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies in 2026, marking the company’s first appearance on that list.
The award cites performance across customer and employee-partner satisfaction, financial strength, and overall corporate excellence. Forbes evaluated companies using more than 100 metrics across 11 categories. This is Cintas’s sixth Forbes recognition in 2025, following placements on multiple employer and global lists.
Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) will release fiscal year 2026 second quarter results on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The company will host a conference call and a live webcast for individual investors and the public beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 18, 2025. The live webcast will be accessible at www.Cintas.com via the webcast icon.
A replay will be posted on the company website approximately two hours after the call and will remain available for two weeks.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share payable on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025. The company noted it has raised its dividend annually since its 1983 IPO.
The Board also approved an
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that senior management will attend the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Executives scheduled to participate include Scott Garula (Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer), Jared Mattingley (Vice President & Treasurer, Investor Relations) and Jim Rozakis (Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer).
Management will take part in a fireside chat and will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings; meetings are scheduled through a J.P. Morgan representative. Cintas is headquartered in Cincinnati and trades under the symbol CTAS.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) named Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota the winner of the 2025 America’s Best Restroom® contest on October 8, 2025. The park receives a prize package including a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service, $2,500 in Cintas products and services, and placement in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame.
The award recognizes cleanliness, design, accessibility (ADA-compliant layout), and visitor-focused features such as exterior dishwashing sinks. Nine finalists were publicly voted on August 8–15, 2025.