Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations using the two-class method for amounts attributable to Cintas’ common shares: 

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	109,791	$	77,398
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	613		461
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	109,178	$	76,937
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	116,659		122,130
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.94	$	0.63

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	109,791	$	77,398
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	613		461
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	109,178	$	76,937
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	116,659		122,130
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options & awards	1,371		762
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	118,030		122,892
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.93	$	0.63