Compared to Estimates, Cintas (CTAS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended May 2025, Cintas (CTAS) reported revenue of $2.67 billion, up 8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.09, compared to $1.00 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.57% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.07, the EPS surprise was +1.87%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Cintas performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Revenue- Uniform Rental and Facility Services: $2.03 billion compared to the $2.02 billion average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.3% year over year.Revenue- Other: $636.97 million versus $602.77 million estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.8% change.Revenue- All Other: $312.58 million compared to the $296.5 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.8% year over year.Revenue- First Aid and Safety Services: $324.4 million versus $307.63 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +16.8% change.Operating income- Uniform Rental and Facility Services: $465.11 million versus $472.32 million estimated by five analysts on average.Operating income- First Aid and Safety Services: $76.68 million compared to the $71.85 million average estimate based on five analysts.Operating income- All Other: $55.66 million compared to the $52.88 million average estimate based on five analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Cintas here>>>Shares of Cintas have returned -2.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double"Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cintas Corporation (CTAS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks