Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 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				Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2014		November 30, 2013		November 30, 2014		November 30, 2013
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	103,446	$	84,456	$	213,237	$	161,854
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	880		16		1,493		477
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	102,566	$	84,440	$	211,744	$	161,377
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	117,115		119,907		116,887		121,025
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.87	$	0.70	$	1.81	$	1.33

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2014		November 30, 2013		November 30, 2014		November 30, 2013
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	103,446	$	84,456	$	213,237	$	161,854
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	880		16		1,493		477
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	102,566	$	84,440	$	211,744	$	161,377
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	117,115		119,907		116,887		121,025
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options & awards	1,540		1,143		1,447		991
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	118,655		121,050		118,334		122,016
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.86	$	0.69	$	1.79	$	1.32