Cintas Posts Earnings
Published January 2, 2026
Cintas Corporation (CTAS), a uniform rental and cleaning supply company, released its second quarter earnings on Thursday, December 18. After announcing increased quarterly revenue, the company’s stock rose by over 2% following the release of the report.
Revenue for the second quarter reached $2.80 billion, up 9.3% from revenue of $2.56 billion reported during the same quarter last year. This was above analysts’ expectations of $2.77 billion.
“We delivered another strong quarter, with record revenue driven by attractive growth across all our business segments, an all-time high operating margin and robust cash generation,” said Cintas’ CEO, Todd Schneider. “These results reflect the disciplined execution of our strategy, the benefits of our on-going technology investments and the exceptional commitment of our employee-partners to serving our customers."
Cintas reported quarterly net income of $495.34 million or $1.21 per diluted share. This was up from $448.50 million or $1.09 per diluted share during the same quarter last year.
The company’s uniform rental and facility services segment grew 8.3% year-over-year, reaching $2.16 billion. The first aid and safety services segment reported $342.24 million in revenue. Operating income came in at $655.71 million, an increase of 10.9% compared to last year’s second quarter. Throughout the quarter, Cintas paid dividends totaling $180.7 million to shareholders. The company raised its full fiscal year 2026 guidance and expects annual revenue to be between $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) shares closed at $184.88, down 3.5% for the week.
Carnival Cruises to Record Earnings
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) released its fourth quarter and full-year results on Friday, December 19. After posting record earnings, the cruise ship operator’s shares climbed almost 10% following the earnings release.
Revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $6.33 billion, up from $5.94 billion report one year ago and slightly below the $6.37 billion that analysts predicted. Full-year record revenue came in at $26.62 billion, up from $25.02 reported last year.
“2025 was a truly phenomenal year,” said Carnival CEO, Josh Weinstein. “We set new records across our business, achieved investment grade leverage metrics and, as announced just today, reinstated our dividend. These milestones reflect the collective strength of our cruise line portfolio and confidence in our long-term future.”
The company reported net income of $422 million or $0.31 per diluted share for the quarter. This was up from net income of $303 million or $0.23 per diluted share during the same quarter last year. For the full year, the company reported net income of $2.76 billion, up from $1.92 billion reported last year.
During the quarter, Carnival’s passenger ticket revenue reached $4.05 billion with onboard and other revenues at $2.28 billion for the quarter. The company’s occupancy rate reached 102% compared to 103% experienced at this time last year. Total customer deposits in the quarter reached $6.83 billion, up from $6.43 billion last year. For the full year 2026, the company expects adjusted net income to increase 12% to $3.5 billion.
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) shares ended the week at $30.92, up 1.5% for the week.
Conagra Brands Announces Revenue
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) announced its second quarter earnings on Friday, December 19. After reporting a decline in revenue, shares in the packaged foods company remained relatively unchanged following the release.
The company reported revenue of $2.98 billion during the second quarter. This was a decrease in revenue from $3.20 billion in the same quarter last year and just below analysts’ estimates of $2.99 billion.
“While we continued to navigate a challenging consumer environment in the second quarter, I am pleased with the continued underlying momentum we are seeing across the business,” said Conagra CEO, Sean Connolly. “As we look ahead to the second half, we are well positioned to return to organic net sales growth supported by a robust innovation pipeline, increased merchandising and A&P investment, and a resilient supply chain. While the macro environment remains dynamic, our active management and focused execution give us confidence in our path forward. Accordingly, we are reaffirming our fiscal 2026 guidance."
For the quarter, Conagra reported a net loss of $663.6 million or $1.39 per diluted share. This is compared to net income of $284.5 million or $0.59 per diluted share at the same time last year.
Conagra, which holds popular brands such as Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice and Birds Eye, reported that organic net sales decreased 3.0% due to, among other things, lower consumption trends. The company’s Grocery and Snacks segment accounted for $1.2 billion, an 8.5% decrease in net sales during the quarter. Conagra’s Refrigerated and Frozen segment decreased 6.5% to $1.3 billion in the quarter while Foodservice decreased 1.3% to $288 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook and expects organic net sales to range from a decline of 1% to an increase of 1%, with adjusted earnings per share between $1.70 to $1.85.
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) shares ended the week at $17.30, remaining relatively unchanged for the week.
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