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Cintas (CTAS) Up 6.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Cintas (CTAS - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cintas due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Cintas Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q1
Cintas kept its earnings streak alive in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 (ended Aug 31, 2020). It recorded an earnings beat of 28.7% and a sales beat of 2.3% in the quarter.
The company’s earnings were $2.78 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16. The bottom line increased 19.8% from the year-ago figure of $2.32 on lower operating expenses.
Revenue Details
In the quarter, Cintas’ net sales were $1,746.6 million, reflecting a decline of 3.6% from the year-ago quarter. Organic sales decreased 5% year over year. The pandemic played a spoilsport in the quarter.
Notably, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,708 million.
The company has two reportable segments — Uniform Rental and Facility Services, and First Aid and Safety Services. Other businesses like Uniform Direct Sale and Fire Protection Services are included in All Other. Quarterly sales data is briefly discussed below.
Revenues from the Uniform Rental and Facility Services (representing 79.8% of net sales) were $1,394.4 million, decreasing 4.1% year over year. Organic sales decreased 5.4%.
Revenues from the First Aid and Safety Services segment (representing 11.7% of net sales) totaled $204.5 million, increasing 18.8% year over year. Organic sales increased 17.1%.
Revenues from the All Other business (representing 8.5% of net sales) were $147.7 million, decreasing 19.9% year over year.
Margin Profile
In the fiscal first quarter, Cintas’ cost of sales (comprising costs related to uniform rental and facility services as well as others) decreased 4.3% year over year to $920.4 million. It represented 52.7% of net sales compared with 53.1% in the year-ago quarter. Gross profit decreased 2.7% to $826.2 million. Gross margin increased 40 basis points (bps) to 47.3%.
Selling and administrative expenses totaled $476.5 million, reflecting a 12.2% decline from the year-ago figure. It represented 27.3% of net sales. Operating margin increased 310 bps year over year to 20%.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting the quarter, Cintas’ cash and cash equivalents were $421.5 million, up 189.9% from $145.4 million at the end of the previous quarter. Long-term debt decreased 9.8% sequentially to $2,290.4 million.
In first three months of fiscal 2021, the company generated net cash of $312.3 million from operating activities, increasing 12.8% from the year-ago comparable period. Capital expenditure totaled $30.9 million, reflecting a decline of 52.2%. Free cash flow increased 32.6% to $281.4 million.
During the quarter, the company repurchased shares worth $69 million.
Outlook
The company is wary about the uncertainties related to the coronavirus outbreak. It refrained from providing any projections for fiscal 2021 (ending May 2021).
However, it provided projections for the fiscal second quarter. It anticipates revenues of $1.725-$1.750 billion, while earnings are expected to be $2.00-$2.20 per share.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month. The consensus estimate has shifted 5.42% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Cintas has a strong Growth Score of A, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Cintas has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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Cintas (CTAS) Up 6.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Cintas (CTAS - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cintas due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Cintas Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q1
Cintas kept its earnings streak alive in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 (ended Aug 31, 2020). It recorded an earnings beat of 28.7% and a sales beat of 2.3% in the quarter.
The company’s earnings were $2.78 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16. The bottom line increased 19.8% from the year-ago figure of $2.32 on lower operating expenses.
Revenue Details
In the quarter, Cintas’ net sales were $1,746.6 million, reflecting a decline of 3.6% from the year-ago quarter. Organic sales decreased 5% year over year. The pandemic played a spoilsport in the quarter.
Notably, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,708 million.
The company has two reportable segments — Uniform Rental and Facility Services, and First Aid and Safety Services. Other businesses like Uniform Direct Sale and Fire Protection Services are included in All Other. Quarterly sales data is briefly discussed below.
Revenues from the Uniform Rental and Facility Services (representing 79.8% of net sales) were $1,394.4 million, decreasing 4.1% year over year. Organic sales decreased 5.4%.
Revenues from the First Aid and Safety Services segment (representing 11.7% of net sales) totaled $204.5 million, increasing 18.8% year over year. Organic sales increased 17.1%.
Revenues from the All Other business (representing 8.5% of net sales) were $147.7 million, decreasing 19.9% year over year.
Margin Profile
In the fiscal first quarter, Cintas’ cost of sales (comprising costs related to uniform rental and facility services as well as others) decreased 4.3% year over year to $920.4 million. It represented 52.7% of net sales compared with 53.1% in the year-ago quarter. Gross profit decreased 2.7% to $826.2 million. Gross margin increased 40 basis points (bps) to 47.3%.
Selling and administrative expenses totaled $476.5 million, reflecting a 12.2% decline from the year-ago figure. It represented 27.3% of net sales. Operating margin increased 310 bps year over year to 20%.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting the quarter, Cintas’ cash and cash equivalents were $421.5 million, up 189.9% from $145.4 million at the end of the previous quarter. Long-term debt decreased 9.8% sequentially to $2,290.4 million.
In first three months of fiscal 2021, the company generated net cash of $312.3 million from operating activities, increasing 12.8% from the year-ago comparable period. Capital expenditure totaled $30.9 million, reflecting a decline of 52.2%. Free cash flow increased 32.6% to $281.4 million.
During the quarter, the company repurchased shares worth $69 million.
Outlook
The company is wary about the uncertainties related to the coronavirus outbreak. It refrained from providing any projections for fiscal 2021 (ending May 2021).
However, it provided projections for the fiscal second quarter. It anticipates revenues of $1.725-$1.750 billion, while earnings are expected to be $2.00-$2.20 per share.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month. The consensus estimate has shifted 5.42% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Cintas has a strong Growth Score of A, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Cintas has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.