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Earnings per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share For Continuing Operations 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 for the fiscal years ended May 31:
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
(In thousands except per share data)
202220212020
Income from continuing operations$1,235,757 $1,110,968 $876,360 
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to
    participating securities
6,132 7,623 8,158 
Income from continuing operations available to common
   shareholders
$1,229,625 $1,103,345 $868,202 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
103,172 104,874 103,816 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
$11.92 $10.52 $8.36 

Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
(In thousands except per share data)
202220212020
Income from continuing operations$1,235,757 $1,110,968 $876,360 
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to
   participating securities
6,132 7,623 8,158 
Income from continuing operations available to common
   shareholders
$1,229,625 $1,103,345 $868,202 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
103,172 104,874 103,816 
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options
2,351 2,833 3,196 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
105,523 107,707 107,012 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$11.65 $10.24 $8.11 
Summary of Buyback Activity by Program
The following table summarizes the buyback activity by program and fiscal year ended May 31:
202220212020
Buyback Program
(In thousands except
   per share data)
SharesAverage
Price per Share
Purchase
Price
SharesAverage
Price per Share
Purchase
Price
SharesAverage
Price per Share
Purchase
Price
October 30, 2018— $— $— 190 $319.88 $60,877 1,607 $246.19 $395,681 
October 29, 20191,590 365.41 581,220 1,196 350.31 418,779 — — — 
July 27, 20212,150 383.01 823,429 — — — — — — 
3,740 $375.53 $1,404,649 1,386 $346.13 $479,656 1,607 $246.19 $395,681 
Shares acquired for
  taxes due (1)
305 $397.16 $121,224 246 $302.52 $74,465 264 $260.89 $68,837 
Total repurchase of
Cintas common
stock
$1,525,873 $554,121 $464,518 
(1) Shares of Cintas stock acquired for employee payroll taxes due on options exercised and vested restricted stock awards.