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CTAS Stock Chart & Stats
$205.91
$3.66(1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$205.91
$3.66(1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$161.16 - $219.87
Previous CloseN/A
Volume309.71K
Average Volume (3M)2.30M
Market Cap
$79.16B
Enterprise Value$71.66K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$289.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.8
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.97
Shares Outstanding400,169,560
10 Day Avg. Volume2,875,986
30 Day Avg. Volume2,297,232
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$218.27Price Target Upside6.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)5.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring, Route-based Service ModelCintas’s route-based rental and service contracts create durable, recurring revenue and high customer retention. That model yields predictable cash flows, supports reinvestment in capacity and tech, and enables steady per-customer monetization via cross-selling over multiple years.
Sustained Margin ExpansionConsistent gross and operating margin expansion reflects pricing power, route density and operational leverage. High incremental margins (management cites ~30%+ corporate target and recent quarter ~38%) suggest additional revenue largely flows to profit, supporting durable profitability.
Strong Free Cash Flow And Improving LeverageRising FCF and improving debt-to-equity (declining from ~0.90 to ~0.53) underpin capital returns and strategic optionality. Reliable cash generation funds capex, M&A, dividends and buybacks while enabling balance-sheet flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Regulatory Risk On UniFirst DealAn extended FTC review could delay or force concessions on the UniFirst acquisition, reducing or postponing expected scale synergies and cost saves. Prolonged regulatory uncertainty can increase transaction costs and integration complexity, affecting multi-quarter planning.
Energy/fuel Cost ExposureCintas’s asset- and route-intensive operations create structural sensitivity to fuel and energy swings. Volatile energy costs can erode margins and reduce incremental profitability, and the company’s limited pass-through ability makes this a persistent margin risk over coming quarters.
Fire Segment SAP Implementation HeadwindA major ERP rollout can depress segment productivity and margins for multiple quarters via implementation costs and operational disruption. This structural drag in Fire may slow margin convergence and complicate the realization of acquisition-related synergies.
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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 $219.87 in the past 12 months.
What is Cintas Corp’s market cap?
Cintas Corp’s market cap is $79.16B.
When is Cintas Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cintas Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Cintas Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Cintas Corp released its earnings results on Jul 15, 2026. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.05.
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 0.94%. See more information on Cintas Corp dividends here
What is Cintas Corp’s EPS estimate?
Cintas Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
How many shares outstanding does Cintas Corp have?
Cintas Corp has 400,169,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cintas Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cintas Corp reported an EPS of $1.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.24. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.362%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$218.27 (6.00% Upside)
$218.27 (6.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTAS Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 71.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.15%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive picture: the company reported strong top-line growth, significant margin expansion, double-digit EPS improvements, solid cash generation and shareholder returns, and confident fiscal 2027 guidance. The primary risks called out were regulatory uncertainty around the UniFirst acquisition, energy/fuel cost volatility, and some near-term variability in the Fire segment (including a planned SAP headwind). None of the challenges appear to offset the strong operational and financial momentum communicated on the call.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
$218.27
▲(6.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.41% Insiders
15.58% Mutual Funds
11.32% Other Institutional Investors
35.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors