Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2017

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, 2017		August 31, 2016
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	161,108	$	136,208
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	3,187		2,852
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	157,921	$	133,356
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	105,740		104,483
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.50	$	1.27

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	August 31, 2017		August 31, 2016
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$	161,108	$	136,208
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	3,187		2,852
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	157,921	$	133,356
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	105,740		104,483
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	2,797		2,631
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	108,537		107,114
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.45	$	1.24