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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reports developments tied to its route-based uniform rental, facility services, first aid and safety, and fire protection operations. The company designs, supplies, collects and launders employee uniforms and also provides mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service for business customers.
Recurring Cintas news includes quarterly operating results, organic revenue growth, margin trends, acquisitions and other material agreements, dividend declarations, workplace safety certifications and corporate governance or management-recognition updates. Capital-return announcements reflect board-approved cash dividends on common stock, while operating updates focus on route-based execution, technology, capacity and service delivery.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) earned a spot on the Forbes America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2026 list, marking its third consecutive year of recognition. The honor reflects Cintas’ support for early-career employee-partners through internships, a Management Trainee Program and multiple national workplace awards.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) earned a place on Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 list, recognizing consistent trust across its business.
The ranking is based on surveys of 25,000 U.S. residents across three trust dimensions and social listening analysis. Cintas was also honored on Newsweek’s 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies in America and World’s Most Trustworthy Companies lists.
Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.
The company noted its 42-year history of annual dividend increases and said future dividends remain at the Board's discretion, dependent on operating results, financial condition and other factors.
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.