Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2016

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, 2016		November 30, 2015		November 30, 2016		November 30, 2015
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	123,454	$	115,453	$	261,545	$	221,651
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,228		1,887		4,955		3,629
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	121,226	$	113,566	$	256,590	$	218,022
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	104,957		108,301		104,719		109,455
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.16	$	1.05	$	2.45	$	1.99

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2016		November 30, 2015		November 30, 2016		November 30, 2015
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	123,454	$	115,453	$	261,545	$	221,651
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,228		1,887		4,955		3,629
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	121,226	$	113,566	$	256,590	$	218,022
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	104,957		108,301		104,719		109,455
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	2,690		1,812		2,559		1,685
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	107,647		110,113		107,278		111,140
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.13	$	1.03	$	2.39	$	1.96