By Adriano Marchese
Cintas raised its expectations for the rest of the year after profit and revenue rose in its second quarter. thanks to strong performance across its business segments.
The business services company said Thursday that revenue is now expected to come in at $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion, up from $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion previously projected. Earnings per guidance was also upgraded to a range of $4.81 to $4.88 from $4.74 to $4.86.
Cintas, which provides uniforms, facility services, first aid, safety and fire-protection solutions, posted net income of $495.3 million, or $1.21 a share, compared with $448.5 million, or $1.09 a share, in the same quarter a year ago.
A According to FactSet, analysts were expecting $1.20 a share.
Total revenue rose 9.3% to $2.8 billion, coming in ahead of analyst expectations, which had projected a more modest rise to $2.77 billion. Chief Executive Todd Schneider credit the growth in the quarter to strong revenue performance from all of its business segments and operating margin.
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