Firmenbeschreibung
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)The following is a summary of the results of operation for each of the quarters within the fiscal years ended May 31, 2016 and 2015:May 31, 2016 (in thousands)FirstQuarter SecondQuarter ThirdQuarter FourthQuarter Revenue$1,198,890 $1,219,080 $1,216,083 $1,271,405Gross margin$524,144 $527,400 $524,608 $553,718Net income, continuing operations$106,198 $115,453 $117,279 $118,011Basic earnings per share, continuing operations$0.94 $1.05 $1.07 $1.09Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations$0.93 $1.03 $1.05 $1.08Weighted average number of shares outstanding110,597 108,301 107,843 106,136May 31, 2015 (in thousands) (1) (2)FirstQuarter SecondQuarter ThirdQuarter FourthQuarter Revenue$1,102,077 $1,123,379 $1,108,847 $1,142,583Gross margin$477,946 $481,424 $475,307 $486,660Net income, continuing operations$105,905 $103,701 $100,331 $100,584Basic earnings per share, continuing operations$0.90 $0.88 $0.86 $0.87Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations$0.89 $0.86 $0.85 $0.86Weighted average number of shares outstanding116,659 117,115 116,178 113,666(1) The figures for fiscal 2015 reflect the change in classification of Shred-it to discontinued operations within the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 16 entitled Discontinued Operations for additional information.(2) During the fiscal 2015 first quarter, Cintas recognized a gain on the sale of stock in an equity method investment in the net amount of $13.6 million.