Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2015

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
(In thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2015		August 31, 2014
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	106,198	$	105,905
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	1,742		591
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	104,456	$	105,314
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	110,597		116,659
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.94	$	0.90

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2015		August 31, 2014
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	106,198	$	105,905
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	1,742		591
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	104,456	$	105,314
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	110,597		116,659
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,632		1,371
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	112,229		118,030
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.93	$	0.89