Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2018

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
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2018		August 31, 2017
Income from continuing operations	$	212,547	$	161,108
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,945		3,187
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	209,602	$	157,921
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	106,835		105,740
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.96	$	1.50

	Three Months Ended
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2018		August 31, 2017
Income from continuing operations	$	212,547	$	161,108
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,945		3,187
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	209,602	$	157,921
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	106,835		105,740
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	3,813		2,797
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	110,648		108,537
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.89	$	1.45