Cintas Corporation (CTAS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CTAS
  • Rev/Share 26.827
  • Book/Share 14.3275
  • PB 16.9407
  • Debt/Equity 0.1819
  • CurrentRatio 1.7053
  • ROIC 0.25

 

  • MktCap 75586236080.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.4253
  • PFCF 42.4471
  • PE 39.7614
  • Debt/Assets 0.0865
  • DivYield 0.009
  • ROE 0.4107

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation CTAS Bernstein -- Market Perform -- $200 Nov. 12, 2025
Upgrade CTAS Rothschild & Co Redburn Sell Neutral -- $184 Nov. 11, 2025
Resumed CTAS JP Morgan -- Overweight -- $239 July 14, 2025
Upgrade CTAS Wells Fargo Underweight Equal Weight -- $221 July 1, 2025
Downgrade CTAS Redburn Atlantic Neutral Sell -- $171 May 1, 2025
Resumed CTAS BofA Securities -- Buy -- $250 April 10, 2025
Resumed CTAS Citigroup -- Sell -- $161 Feb. 24, 2025

News

Cintas proposes $5.2B cash acquisition of UniFirst
CTAS, UNF
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) for $275 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $5.2 billion. The offer, delivered to UniFirst's board on December 12 and made public on December 22, represents a 64% premium over UniFirst's 90-day average closing price as of December 11, 2025.

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Cintas Proposes to Acquire UniFirst for $275.00 Per Share in Cash
CTAS, UNF
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) to acquire all outstanding common and class B shares of UniFirst for $275.00 per share (the “Proposal”) in cash. The Proposal, which was delivered to the UniFirst Board on December 12, 2025, implies a total value for UniFirst of approximately $5.2 billion and offers UniFirst shareholders a 64% premium to UniFirst's ninety-day a.

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Cintas Isn't Taking Years of No for an Answer, Makes a Fresh Bid for UniFirst
CTAS, UNF
Published: December 22, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

After multiple rejections over the years, Cintas is offering a $350 million payment if the deal is rejected to sweeten the pot.

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Cintas' Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
CTAS
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CTAS beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, lifts FY26 guidance and delivers solid organic growth despite higher operating costs.

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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CTAS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Cintas: I Was Right To Be Cautious
CTAS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cintas (CTAS) remains a market leader in uniform and facility management, but current valuation is unjustifiably high. CTAS trades at over 40x P/E despite 10-12% annual growth, far above its 20-year average multiple of 25x. Recent underperformance versus the market highlights the risk of holding CTAS at these levels; upside is limited.

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Cintas (CTAS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
CTAS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Cintas (CTAS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Cintas (CTAS) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
CTAS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas (CTAS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.09 per share a year ago.

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Cintas (CTAS) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
CTAS
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Cintas (CTAS) for the quarter ended November 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Will Cintas (CTAS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CTAS
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas (CTAS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Cintas Corporation Announces Webcast for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
CTAS
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it will release fiscal year 2026 second quarter results on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public beginning at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The webcast will be available at www.Cintas.com. Click on the webcast icon and then follow inst.

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KTB or CTAS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CTAS, KTB
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Textile - Apparel stocks are likely familiar with Kontoor Brands (KTB) and Cintas (CTAS). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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KTB vs. CTAS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CTAS, KTB
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Textile - Apparel stocks have likely encountered both Kontoor Brands (KTB) and Cintas (CTAS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Cintas Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and New $1.0 Billion Stock Buyback Authorization
CTAS
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025. Cintas has a strong record of returning capital to its shareholders and has consistently raised its dividend each year since Cintas' initial public offering 42 years ago in 1983. Cintas also announced that the Board.

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3 Oversold Large-Caps That Look Ripe for a Rebound
CTAS, FAST, GEN
Published: October 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Even in a market sitting near all-time highs, not every large-cap is keeping pace. A growing number of quality names have quietly slipped into oversold territory, creating fresh opportunities for investors with an appetite for risk.

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Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I track a universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments based on valuation and future return potential. As of October 2, 2025, 22 stocks offer attractive future return estimates of at least 10%, with 15 appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top-ranked stocks include MKTX, RMD, MPWR, RACE, and MSCI, each offering strong projected returns driven by yield, valuation upside, and EPS growth.

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Cintas Stock Sends a Clear Buy Signal as Momentum Builds
CTAS
Published: September 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas' NASDAQ: CTAS price action confirmed that its stock is a buy in September. The price action pulled back early in the month as part of a larger, long-term consolidation associated with post-stock-split activity.

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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CTAS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 24, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Jared Mattingley - VP, Treasurer, Investor Relations & Corporate Controller Todd Schneider - CEO, President & Director James Rozakis - Executive VP & COO Scott Garula - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Manav Patnaik - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Keen Fai Tong - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Benjamin Luke McFadden - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division Alexander EM Hess - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Joshua Chan - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Jasper Bibb - …

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Cintas: Upped Guidance, Shares Back In The Buy Zone
CTAS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas Corporation remains a steady grower, with shares consolidating under $200, presenting a potential buy opportunity despite its premium valuation. CTAS reported Q1 revenue of $2.72 billion (up 8.8% YoY) and EPS in line with expectations, with continued margin expansion above 50%. The company maintains reliable earnings growth, increased its dividend by 15.4%, and accelerated share buybacks, reinforcing its shareholder-friendly stance.

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Cintas' Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
CTAS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CTAS posts Q1 earnings and revenue beat, with strong segment growth and a raised fiscal 2026 outlook.

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Cintas (CTAS) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
CTAS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Cintas (CTAS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Cintas (CTAS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
CTAS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cintas (CTAS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.1 per share a year ago.

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Cintas Named One of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
CTAS
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This marks Cintas' debut on the list and reaffirms the trust that customers, employee-partners, and shareholders place in the company.

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Cintas Set to Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
CTAS
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CTAS eyes 7.7% revenue and 8.2% earnings growth in Q1, fueled by strong segment gains and recent acquisitions.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Cintas (CTAS) Q1 Earnings
CTAS
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cintas (CTAS), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended August 2025.

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Cintas Corporation Announces Webcast for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
CTAS
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it will release fiscal year 2026 first quarter results on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public beginning at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The webcast will be available at www.Cintas.com. Click on the webcast icon and then follow i.

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Cintas Gains From Business Strength Amid Persisting Headwinds
CTAS
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CTAS posts strong gains with segment growth, acquisitions and higher shareholder returns, but rising costs remain a challenge.

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About Cintas Corporation (CTAS)

  • IPO Date 1983-08-19
  • Website https://www.cintas.com
  • Industry Specialty Business Services
  • CEO Todd Schneider
  • Employees 46500

Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company rents and services uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items; and provides restroom cleaning services and supplies, as well as sells uniforms. It also offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. The company provides its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. Cintas Corporation was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.