Cintas Named One of Wall Street Journal's Best-Managed Companies of 2025

This is the second consecutive year the uniform and facility services company has earned the recognition.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Cintas Corporation, a leading provider of uniforms, facility services, and other business solutions, has been named to The Wall Street Journal's list of the best-managed companies of 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Cintas has earned this prestigious recognition, which is based on an evaluation of corporate management effectiveness across five key areas.

Why it matters

Cintas' inclusion on the Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list underscores the company's commitment to effective management practices, strong corporate governance, and a unique corporate culture that enables it to better serve its employees, customers, and shareholders. As a major employer and service provider, Cintas' continued success is important for the Cincinnati business community.

The details

The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate management effectiveness by examining customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength. Cintas' corporate culture, grounded in professionalism, competitive urgency, and positive discontent, guides decision-making at every level and informs the company's approach to management development, from internships to the Management Trainee program.

  • Cintas has been named to the Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list for the second consecutive year in 2026.

The players

Cintas Corporation

A leading provider of uniforms, facility services, and other business solutions, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Todd Schneider

President and CEO of Cintas Corporation.

The Wall Street Journal

A prominent American business and financial news publication.

Drucker Institute

An independent social enterprise that conducts research and provides education and consulting services related to management effectiveness.

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What they’re saying

“Earning a spot on the Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 is a reflection of Cintas' dedication to effective management practices. We are proud of this recognition and the way our corporate culture enables us to better serve our employee-partners, customers and shareholders.”

— Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas (Business Wire)

The takeaway

Cintas' continued recognition as one of the best-managed companies in the U.S. demonstrates the value of a strong corporate culture, effective management systems, and a commitment to serving all stakeholders. As a major employer and service provider in the Cincinnati region, Cintas' success is a positive sign for the local business community.