- Founded: 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio (as Acme Industrial Laundry Company)
- FY2025 Revenue: $10.34 billion (7.75% year-over-year growth)
- Employees: 48,300 (January 2026)
- Market Cap: Approximately $75 billion (December 2025)
- Fortune 500 Rank: #427 (2025, 8th consecutive year)
Cintas Corporation provides specialized products and services to over one million businesses across North America. The company offers uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid products, safety training, and fire protection services.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Cintas trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker CTAS. The company serves industries including healthcare, hospitality, food service, automotive, education, and government. Cintas operates through two primary segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, and First Aid and Safety Services.
Cintas Corporation History
Cintas Corporation Co-founders
Cintas Corporation Competitors
Cintas dominates the North American uniform rental market with approximately 31% market share. The industry remains fragmented, with several regional and national players competing for business customers.
| Company | Headquarters | Primary Services |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Uniforms, Food Services, Facilities |
| UniFirst Corporation | Wilmington, Massachusetts | Uniform Rental, Facility Services |
| Alsco Uniforms | Salt Lake City, Utah | Linen, Uniform Rental |
| Ecolab | St. Paul, Minnesota | Cleaning, Hygiene, Water Treatment |
| Vestis Corporation | Roswell, Georgia | Uniform Rental, Facility Services |
| ABM Industries | New York, New York | Facility Services, Janitorial |
| Prudential Overall Supply | Irvine, California | Uniform Rental, Facility Services |
| ISS A/S | Copenhagen, Denmark | Facility Management Services |
| Sodexo | Issy-les-Moulineaux, France | Food Services, Facility Management |
| Johnson Controls | Cork, Ireland | Fire Protection, Safety Systems |
Cintas Corporation Acquisitions
Cintas has built its market position through strategic acquisitions spanning several decades. The company targets businesses that expand its geographic reach or add new service capabilities.
In 1995, Cintas acquired Cadet Uniform Service Ltd to expand uniform services into Canada. This marked one of the company’s first major geographic expansion moves. The company continued building its North American presence through the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The 2002 acquisition spree brought Omni Services into the fold, adding restroom supply services to the portfolio. That same year, Cintas purchased Petragon, American First Aid, and Respond Industries to strengthen its first aid division. In 2003, the company acquired Kamp Fire Equipment, entering the fire safety products and services market.
ZEE Medical joined Cintas in 2015 for approximately $130 million. This acquisition added $110 million to $120 million in annual revenue and expanded the company’s van-delivered first aid services. ZEE Medical pioneered this delivery model, which Cintas has since scaled across its network.
The G&K Services acquisition in 2017 stands as the company’s largest deal at $2.2 billion. G&K brought approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and 170,000 new customers. The merger increased Cintas’ rental revenue by 25% and pushed annual revenue past $5 billion. The deal added processing capacity and improved route density, generating expected annual synergies of $130 million to $140 million.
In January 2025, Cintas announced plans to acquire UniFirst Corporation for $5.2 billion. Discussions ended in March 2025 after disagreements about the proposal terms. This attempted acquisition would have combined the two largest uniform rental companies in North America.
Cintas Corporation Marketcap
Cintas Corporation maintains a market capitalization of approximately $75 billion as of December 2025. The company ranks among the 300 most valuable companies globally.
Cintas Corporation Revenue
Cintas Corporation reported $10.34 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, ending May 31, 2025. This represents 7.75% growth compared to fiscal 2024.
The company has achieved 53 years of revenue growth out of the past 55 years. The Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment generates approximately 80% of total revenue, while First Aid and Safety Services contributes the remainder.
FAQs
Who founded Cintas Corporation?
Richard (Doc) Farmer and Amelia Farmer founded the company in 1929 as Acme Industrial Laundry Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. The business began by laundering used rags for local factories.
What services does Cintas Corporation provide?
Cintas provides uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid products, safety training, fire extinguishers, and fire protection services to over one million businesses across North America.
When did Cintas go public?
Cintas went public in 1983 on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company trades under the ticker symbol CTAS and joined the S&P 500 Index in 2001.
What was Cintas Corporation’s largest acquisition?
Cintas acquired G&K Services in 2017 for $2.2 billion. G&K brought approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and 170,000 new customers to the combined company.
Where is Cintas Corporation headquartered?
Cintas Corporation is headquartered in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati. The company moved to Mason from its Blue Ash, Ohio location and operates facilities throughout North America.