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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) earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026 list, recognizing employers that support new employees. The ranking used a nationwide survey with more than 610,000 company reviews and feedback from over 37,000 employees aged 18–28.
Cintas highlighted its Management Trainee program, structured training, mentorship and prior workplace recognitions as evidence of its early‑career development focus.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) reported fiscal 2026 Q3 revenue of $2.84B, up 8.9% year-over-year, with 8.2% organic growth. Gross margin reached an all-time high of 51.0%. Operating income was $659.9M, net income $502.5M, and diluted EPS was $1.24.
The company announced an agreement to acquire UniFirst and raised full-year guidance to $11.21B–$11.24B revenue and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.86–$4.90, excluding UniFirst transaction costs estimated at $0.03–$0.04 per share.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced its Midland, Michigan location earned MIOSHA MVPP Star Worksite certification, the highest state safety designation for strong health and safety management and below‑average injury rates.
The Midland site is the first industrial laundry and first industrial Cintas location in Michigan to reach MVPP Star status; only 29 Michigan businesses hold the award and, as of February 2026, 140 Cintas U.S. facilities are VPP Star certified.
Engine Capital, which owns about 3.2% of UniFirst (NYSE: UNF), issued a statement supporting UniFirst’s announced sale to Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) on March 11, 2026. Engine Capital described the deal as “the right transaction, at the right price, with the right partner” and said it maximizes value for UniFirst shareholders.
The statement credits Engine’s engagement, including a recent proxy contest, with helping pave the way for the transaction and thanks UniFirst leadership, naming Chairman Joseph Nowicki and director Sergio Pupkin for constructive engagement.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) will acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, for an implied enterprise value of approximately $5.5 billion. The deal is expected to generate about $375 million of operating cost synergies within four years and be accretive to Cintas EPS by the end of the second full year after close. UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares per UniFirst share. The transaction is unanimously approved by both boards and is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) was named to FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking its 18th overall recognition and fifth consecutive year.
The company ranked first in the diversified outsourcing services industry for quality of management and quality of products/services, based on Korn Ferry industry peer surveys.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) was named to Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year on the list. The recognition follows an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees and highlights Cintas' workplace culture, pay, and development efforts.
Cintas also earned Forbes’ America’s Best Companies and America’s Best‑in‑State Companies 2026 awards.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) was named to The Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 for 2025, marking its second consecutive year on the list. The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, evaluates five management areas: customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength.
This recognition highlights Cintas’ emphasis on disciplined management systems, leadership development programs, and a corporate culture focused on professionalism and continuous improvement.
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.