Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following tables set 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, 2019		August 31, 2018
Income from continuing operations	$	250,812	$	212,547
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,016		2,945
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	248,796	$	209,602
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	103,543		106,835
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2.40	$	1.96

	Three Months Ended
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2019		August 31, 2018
Income from continuing operations	$	250,812	$	212,547
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	2,016		2,945
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	248,796	$	209,602
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	103,543		106,835
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	3,540		3,813
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	107,083		110,648
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2.32	$	1.89