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Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) is one of the 9 Best QQQ Stocks to Buy Now. On March 25, Cintas announced financial results for FQ3 2026, where the revenue stood at $2.84 billion, representing an 8.9% increase year-over-year. Gross margin reached an all-time high of 51%, or $1.45 billion, while operating income rose 8.2% to $659.9 million. Net income for the period was $502.5 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $1.24, which was a 9.7% increase.

During the first nine months of FY2026, Cintas returned $1.45 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, including a $180 million quarterly dividend paid on March 13. Additionally, the company agreed to acquire UniFirst Corporation on March 10, a move expected to create substantial value for customers and shareholders once the transaction is finalized.

Following these results, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) raised its full FY2026 financial guidance, projecting annual revenue between $11.21 and $11.24 billion. The company also increased its adjusted diluted EPS expectations to a range of $4.86 to $4.90, excluding non-recurring transaction expenses related to the pending UniFirst acquisition.

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Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) develops uniform programs using fabric. It serves businesses of various sizes, mainly across the US, as well as in Canada and Latin America. The company operates through two segments: Uniform Rental & Facility Services and First Aid & Safety Services.

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