Uniform and facility services provider Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8% year on year to $2.67 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $11.08 million at the midpoint came in 99.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.09 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the second quarter (2025) earnings season got off to a strong start. Quarterly earnings reports released during the week exceeded Wall Street's expectations, fueling investor confidence. Around 50 S&P 500 components reported, with 88% of those exceeding analysts' expectations, FactSet data revealed.
U.S. equities climbed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 briefly testing a record high 6,300 level at midday in New York, bolstered by strong earnings and upbeat retail sales data that reinforced investor risk appetite.
Uniform and facility services provider Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 8% year on year to $2.67 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $11.08 million at the midpoint came in 99.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.09 per share was 1.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Uniform and facility services provider Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
Since July 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 99.3%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Cintas has surged 224% to $218.87 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 16% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 9.7%.
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CINTAS CORP (NASDAQ:CTAS) is a high-quality stock with strong profitability, low debt, and consistent growth, making it a candidate for long-term investors.
