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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
(In thousands)Balance
at Beginning
 of Year

Additions (1)

Deductions (2)
Balance
at End
of Year
Allowance for Credit Losses    
May 31, 2024
$14,926 $53,240 $50,252 $17,914 
May 31, 2025
$17,914 $69,338 $60,895 $26,357 
May 31, 2026
$26,357 $81,238 $75,947 $31,648 

(1)Represents amounts charged to expense to increase reserve for estimated future credit losses.

(2)Represents reductions in the consolidated balance sheet reserve due to the actual write-off of non-collectible accounts receivable. These amounts do not impact Cintas' consolidated statements of income.