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CTAS Stock Chart & Stats
$205.78
$3.66(1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$205.78
$3.66(1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$161.16 - $219.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume309.71K
Average Volume (3M)1.94M
Market Cap
$84.30B
Enterprise Value$84.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$243.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.3
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Dec 17, 2026EPS Estimate
1.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.13
Shares Outstanding397,075,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,583,793
30 Day Avg. Volume1,944,785
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.18
Price to Book (P/B)13.50
Price to Sales (P/S)6.16
P/FCF Ratio36.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$225.00Price Target Upside9.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)5.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Service ModelCintas’s route-based contracts and recurring rental, replenishment, inspection, and maintenance services create repeat revenue and durable customer relationships. This model can support visibility, efficient route density, and ongoing cross-selling across uniforms, facility services, safety, and fire protection.
Strong Growth And MarginsBroad-based organic growth alongside record operating margins indicates that Cintas is converting demand into profitable expansion. Strong customer retention, cross-selling, and operational efficiency can reinforce scale advantages and support sustained earnings growth over coming quarters.
Robust Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and free cash flow provide internal funding for technology, automation, capacity, dividends, and other investments. High cash conversion strengthens financial flexibility and supports Cintas’s ability to compound its service platform without relying solely on external financing.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthThe latest annual growth slowdown suggests that Cintas’s expansion rate may moderate as its revenue base becomes larger. Even with healthy profitability, slower top-line growth could reduce operating leverage, constrain earnings acceleration, and increase reliance on retention, cross-selling, and execution.
UniFirst Regulatory UncertaintyThe pending UniFirst acquisition could materially expand Cintas’s platform, but unresolved regulatory clearance keeps timing and completion uncertain. Ongoing review, financing requirements, and transaction costs may consume management attention and delay the strategic and operational benefits expected from the combination.
Fire Protection Execution VariabilityFire Protection is a meaningful growth business, but margin variability and a complex SAP implementation create execution risks over the next several quarters. Implementation demands and continued investment in technicians, leadership, and footprint expansion could temporarily limit segment profitability.
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CTAS FAQ
What was Cintas Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cintas Corp lowest stock price was $161.16 and its highest was $219.16 in the past 12 months.
What is Cintas Corp’s market cap?
Cintas Corp’s market cap is $84.30B.
When is Cintas Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cintas Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 17, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Cintas Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Cintas Corp released its earnings results on Sep 23, 2026. The company reported $1.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.355 by $0.035.
Is Cintas Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cintas Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cintas Corp pay dividends?
Cintas Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.52 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Cintas Corp dividends here
What is Cintas Corp’s EPS estimate?
Cintas Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.37.
How many shares outstanding does Cintas Corp have?
Cintas Corp has 397,075,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cintas Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cintas Corp reported an EPS of $1.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.355. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.436%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cintas Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CTAS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cintas Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$225.00 (9.34% Upside)
$225.00 (9.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CTAS Sentiment 53%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 126.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $872.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.28%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Cintas Corp
Cintas Corporation specializes in supplying professional uniforms and a range of essential business services primarily across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company's operations are divided into three main divisions: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and an 'All Other' segment. Within its Uniform Rental and Facility Services division, Cintas offers rental and maintenance for various workwear, including flame-resistant apparel, alongside floor mats, mops, and industrial towels. This segment also manages restroom sanitation solutions, providing both cleaning services and supplies, and directly sells new uniforms. Additionally, its First Aid and Safety Services segment delivers comprehensive first aid programs, safety solutions, and fire suppression products and services. Cintas reaches its diverse clientele, ranging from small service and manufacturing businesses to large corporate entities, through an extensive distribution network, dedicated local delivery routes, and direct representatives. Established in 1968, Cintas Corporation maintains its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CTAS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive. Cintas reported record quarterly revenue, all-time-high gross and operating margins, broad-based organic growth, double-digit EPS growth, improved guidance and robust capital returns. Management also highlighted strong customer demand, retention, cross-sell momentum and operational efficiency gains. The principal challenges were ongoing UniFirst regulatory clearances and transaction costs, higher tax and energy costs, macroeconomic variability, workday-related volatility and the need to manage future investments and Fire Protection margin variability.View all CTAS earnings summariesCTAS Revenue Breakdown
76.54% Uniform Rental and Facility Services
12.36% First Aid and Safety Services
11.11% All Other
CTAS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$225.00
▲(9.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.52% Insiders
15.70% Mutual Funds
2.25% Other Institutional Investors
42.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors