v3.26.1
Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory Inventories, net are comprised of the following amounts at May 31:
(In thousands)20262025
Raw materials$17,302 $21,763 
Work in process41,918 42,615 
Finished goods387,215 383,030 
$446,435 $447,408 
Schedule of Property and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method primarily over the following estimated useful lives of the assets based on industry and Cintas specific experience:
Years
Buildings
30 to 40
Building improvements
5 to 20
Equipment
3 to 15
Leasehold improvements
2 to 15
Cintas' property and equipment is summarized as follows at May 31:
(In thousands)20262025
Land$203,490 $195,406 
Buildings and improvements799,108 769,119 
Equipment3,531,446 3,279,593 
Leasehold improvements54,309 48,463 
Construction in progress213,703 202,034 
4,802,056 4,494,615 
Accumulated depreciation(3,061,555)(2,842,141)
Property and equipment, net$1,740,501 $1,652,474 
Schedule of Current Accrued Liabilities Current accrued liabilities consist of the following at May 31:
(In thousands)20262025
Insurance reserve$218,528 $208,018 
Employee benefit related liabilities232,530 209,351 
Dividends180,700 157,766 
Estimated legal reserves5,650 55,541 
Accrued interest14,645 14,583 
Other237,145 229,818 
$889,198 $875,077