Operating Expenses

SG&A

Cintas SG&A increased by 4.2% to $788.55M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.1%, from $709.49M to $788.55M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 7, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$502.60M$508.66M$503.91M$490.55M$541.76M$587.99M$577.51M$587.22M$617.98M$641.02M$641.87M$667.05M$667.86M$691.10M$685.31M$709.49M$728.54M$748.70M$756.77M$788.55M
QoQ Change+1.2%-0.9%-2.7%+10.4%+8.5%-1.8%+1.7%+5.2%+3.7%+0.1%+3.9%+0.1%+3.5%-0.8%+3.5%+2.7%+2.8%+1.1%+4.2%
YoY Change+7.8%+15.6%+14.6%+19.7%+14.1%+9.0%+11.1%+13.6%+8.1%+7.8%+6.8%+6.4%+9.1%+8.3%+10.4%+11.1%
Range$490.55M$788.55M
CAGR+9.9%
Avg YoY Growth+10.8%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Uniform Rental and Facility Services$485.16M$506.24M$504.00M$522.00M$529.56M$538.58M$548.45M$573.41M
First Aid and Safety Services$88.38M$97.52M$96.26M$100.60M$107.51M$109.84M$110.60M$114.31M
Total$667.86M$691.10M$685.31M$709.49M$728.54M$748.70M$756.77M$788.55M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cintas's sg&a?
Cintas (CTAS) reported sg&a of $788.55M in Q4 2025.
How has Cintas's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Cintas's sg&a increased by 11.1% year-over-year, from $709.49M to $788.55M.
What is the long-term trend for Cintas's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cintas's sg&a has grown at a 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.93B to $2.81B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.