v3.26.1
Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment 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