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Cintas Corporation CTAS

Industrials — Specialty Business Services
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y) Cash Flow Champion (10y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
3.56
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — 1 — — 2 — —
Insider Ownership
14.67%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
77,960.00
Revenue
11,264.76
Net Income
1,999.97
Free Cash Flow
1,881.18
Net Debt
2,139.06
Current Ratio
1.43
Debt/Equity
0.47
P/E ratio
40.67
P/S ratio
7.04
P/B ratio
15.43
Past 5Y EPS Growth
13.70%
This Y EPS Growth
11.38%
Next Y EPS Growth
11.44%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
11.36%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.36
Annual Dividend Rate
5.40
Annual Dividend Yield
0.82%
total individual payouts
2029 ‡‡‡‡‡
2028 ‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 1.75
—
—
—
2025 1.68
—
—
—
—
2024 1.46
—
—
—
—
2023 1.25
—
—
—
—
2022 1.05
—
—
—
—
2021 0.85
—
—
—
—
2020 0.88
—
2019 0.64
—
2018 0.51
—
2017 0.41
—
2016 0.33
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 124.15 342.02 263.97 289.02
Receivables 1,152.99 1,244.18 1,417.38 1,555.19
Inventory 506.60 410.20 447.41 446.44
Other 1,011.92 1,040.14 1,137.36 1,276.17
2,938.46 3,185.21 3,436.17 3,853.04
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 302.29 339.17 485.11 461.16
ST’ Debt 44.00 449.60 — 998.99
Other 872.00 — — —
1,230.06 1,828.52 1,644.50 2,686.96
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Aug Nov Feb May Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 2,718.12 2,799.99 2,841.44 2,905.20
11,264.76
’25 2,501.59 2,561.78 2,609.16 2,667.65
10,340.18
’24 2,342.33 2,377.18 2,406.17 2,470.94
9,596.62
’23 2,166.45 2,174.86 2,189.99 2,284.47
8,815.77
’22 1,896.95 1,922.28 1,960.54 2,074.69
7,854.46
’21 1,746.58 1,757.05 1,777.06 1,835.66
7,116.34
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Aug Nov Feb May Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 414.48 531.22 621.47 709.10
2,276.28
’25 460.36 444.73 620.50 640.32
2,165.91
’24 336.95 392.69 657.11 681.76
2,068.50
’23 298.16 320.99 425.04 542.04
1,586.23
’22 262.14 331.64 393.27 550.57
1,537.63
’21 312.29 260.67 331.85 455.93
1,360.74
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Aug Nov Feb May Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 312.52 424.97 530.57 613.11
1,881.18
’25 367.44 349.23 538.64 525.69
1,780.99
’24 230.25 298.86 550.08 579.85
1,659.03
’23 228.14 244.61 347.33 435.04
1,255.12
’22 228.46 256.69 351.40 475.75
1,312.30
’21 281.42 233.89 321.59 412.08
1,248.98
in millions of $

EPS

Aug Nov Feb May Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 — 1.21 1.24 1.26
4.91
’25 1.10 1.09 1.13 1.09
4.40
’24 0.93 0.90 0.96 1.00
3.79
’23 0.85 0.78 0.79 0.83
3.25
’22 0.78 0.69 0.74 0.70
2.91
’21 0.70 0.66 0.59 0.62
2.56

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2.3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 85.97 105.77 143.64 180.39 161.16 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 117.56 151.95 228.12 229.24 219.17 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 43,000 44,500 46,500 48,300 48,100 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.23 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,854.46 8,815.77 9,596.62 10,340.18 11,264.76 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 46.24% 47.34% 48.83% 50.04% 50.67% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,498.77 1,693.15 1,973.64 2,264.20 2,505.33 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.08% 19.21% 20.57% 21.90% 22.24% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,235.76 1,348.01 1,571.59 1,812.28 1,999.97 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 399.70 419.34 456.87 494.18 512.85 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.03 21.68 23.60 25.62 28.07 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.98 3.30 3.85 4.48 4.97 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.73 3.90 5.09 5.37 5.67 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.55) (0.81) (1.01) (0.95) (0.98) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.18 3.09 4.08 4.41 4.69 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.02 9.50 10.62 11.61 12.81 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 412.69 406.58 406.61 403.53 401.27 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 33.39 35.74 44.05 50.60 35.58 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.23 5.44 7.18 8.85 6.16 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.42 12.42 15.97 19.53 13.50 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.58 5.72 7.40 9.10 6.35 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 33.38 40.15 42.83 52.83 38.02 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,537.63 1,586.23 2,068.50 2,165.91 2,276.28 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (225.32) (331.11) (409.47) (384.91) (395.10) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,312.30 1,255.12 1,659.03 1,780.99 1,881.18 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,199.09 1,708.40 1,356.69 1,791.67 1,166.08 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,795.51 2,530.41 2,475.53 2,425.00 2,428.07 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,705.04 2,406.26 2,133.51 2,161.03 2,139.06 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,308.20 3,863.99 4,316.37 4,684.48 5,139.89 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.01% 16.08% 17.68% 19.02% 19.59% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.50% 17.97% 20.05% 21.54% 22.38% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 35.15% 37.44% 38.28% 40.13% 40.59% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Cintas Corporation (CTAS), a leader in uniforms, facility services, and safety products, has delivered impressive fundamentals over the past decade, with revenue nearly doubling from $4.8 billion in 2016 to $9.6 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $10.3 billion in 2024 at 10-12% annual growth. Key drivers include the 2017 G&K Services acquisition for scale, rising revenue per employee (up 56% to $214,000), and tech-enabled efficiencies in its sticky, subscription-like uniform rental model, even through COVID disruptions.

Profitability shines with gross margins expanding to 48.8%, EBT margins to 21.9% (up 49%), net income surging 126% to $1.57 billion, and EPS climbing 144% to $3.85—fueling ROE peaks at 38.3% and free cash flow per share exploding over 900%. A fortress balance sheet features reduced debt, growing equity, and $1.78 billion in projected 2024 free cash flow, supporting dividends (40+ years of raises) and buybacks, while the stock has sextupled from 2016 lows amid resilient performance.

Analysts forecast continued momentum with 16% average upside to price targets, forward P/E normalizing to 32x by 2028 on EPS growth to $5.97, bolstered by 80%+ recurring revenue and tailwinds like hygiene demand. Despite net insider selling and macro risks, Cintas’ compounding quality—superior ROIC, margin leverage, and growth—positions it as a portfolio staple for stability and upside.

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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Latest News

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16 Sep

3 , 12:34 PM
Bernstein reports FTC scrutiny has widened the spread on the Cintas-UniFirst deal. FTC review of the Cintas-UniFirst transaction adds regulatory uncertainty that may affect deal completion and near-term stock movement.

14 Sep

3 , 12:10 PM
Cintas (CTAS) is positioned to beat earnings estimates again, driven by consistent operational strength and favorable market dynamics supporting sustained growth. Expected repeat earnings beat signals solid financial momentum likely to support short-term stock gains without major long-term structural shifts.

27 Aug

3 , 12:38 PM
RBC predicts Cintas will beat first-quarter estimates, likely leading to a raised fiscal 2027 outlook. Expected quarterly outperformance and subsequent outlook increase can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment and share price.

3 , 11:25 AM
RBC predicts Cintas will report strong fiscal Q1 results and raise its fiscal 2027 outlook. Analyst forecast of strong quarterly results and raised long-term outlook can moderately lift investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.

24 Aug

4 , 7:23 AM
Cintas Corporation integrates AI into operations to optimize processes, boost efficiency and strengthen competitive positioning in uniform and facility services. Operational AI integration represents a major strategic technology move expected to significantly improve efficiency and alter Cintas long-term trajectory.

17 Aug

4 , 2:40 AM
Uniform Bright released a 161-page report analyzing regulatory and transaction risks in the proposed Cintas-UniFirst merger. Risk analysis of the Cintas-UniFirst merger could alter deal completion and Cintas strategic trajectory.

16 Aug

3 www.fool.com, 3:50 AM
Cintas reached a record 51% margin. Five insider filings do not change the positive story on company performance. Record margins reflect improved operational efficiency that supports steady financial gains.

15 Aug

4 www.fool.com, 9:10 PM
Cintas Operating Chief files insider transaction signaling moves as firm absorbs UniFirst. UniFirst absorption marks major strategic expansion that can shift Cintas competitive position and performance.

4 www.fool.com, 4:21 PM
Cintas CEO files insider transaction as company advances pursuit of UniFirst. Potential UniFirst acquisition constitutes major strategic move that could reshape Cintas competitive position and trajectory.

7 Aug

3 , 9:11 PM
Cintas undergoes leadership reshuffle prompting questions on whether current stock price reflects fair value. Leadership change may shift strategy and sentiment but leaves core operations largely intact.

22 Jul

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:30 AM
Cintas (CTAS) held its Q4 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operations, and outlook. Earnings call delivers quarterly results and guidance that can move sentiment without shifting core trajectory.

16 Jul

4 www.proactiveinvestors.com, 2:59 PM
Cintas upgraded by Bank of America following earnings beat and stronger outlook. Bank of America upgrade after earnings beat and raised outlook signals stronger financial performance and lifts investor sentiment for Cintas.

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Cintas Corporation Q4 2026 earnings call outlined financial results, revenue growth, and operational outlook. Earnings call delivers financial results and guidance that typically drive notable shifts in stock valuation and investor positioning.

4 , 4:11 AM
Cintas posts strong earnings and raises 2027 guidance, lifting investor sentiment while leaving open whether shares are already fully valued. Strong earnings plus 2027 guidance directly shift valuation and forward outlook for Cintas.

4 , 2:16 AM
Cintas posted record FY26 results and raised its FY27 revenue outlook, driving shares up 6.8%. Record earnings and higher guidance indicate strong growth that can materially lift valuation and investor sentiment.

3 , 11:12 AM
BofA analysts state Cintas is positioned for stronger earnings growth due to favorable labor conditions and technology tailwinds. BofA positive earnings outlook from labor and tech tailwinds can lift near-term investor sentiment and stock performance.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 8:30 AM
Cintas Corporation continues to exceed earnings expectations with ongoing strong results that point to sustained positive momentum. Repeated beats on expectations indicate solid operational performance likely to support moderate stock gains.

15 Jul

4 , 5:01 PM
Cintas Corp posted record Q4 2026 revenue with margin expansion despite external pressures, reflecting continued operational strength. Record revenue and margin gains point to sustained financial momentum that can lift valuation and investor outlook.

4 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 12:03 PM
Cintas Q4 earnings call highlighted revenue growth, margin expansion, and raised FY guidance driven by strength in uniform rental and facility services segments. Q4 results plus raised guidance directly reset investor expectations for revenue and earnings trajectory.

4 , 10:00 AM
Cintas reported Q4 earnings with analysis of key metrics. Q4 earnings and metrics directly shape stock valuation and investor sentiment.

4 , 8:30 AM
Cintas Corporation announced its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results. Quarterly and annual earnings releases deliver key financial metrics that move investor sentiment and stock valuation.

3 , 12:49 PM
Cintas Corporation reported earnings exceeding expectations, prompting an immediate rise in its stock price. Earnings beat drives short-term stock gain but signals no major shift in operations or strategy.

3 , 11:52 AM
Cintas Corporation reported Q4 earnings and revenues that exceeded estimates while growing year over year. Q4 beat supplies fresh positive data on financial performance that can lift near-term sentiment.

3 , 9:37 AM
Cintas (CTAS) reported Q2 CY2026 sales above expectations. Quarterly sales beat signals positive near-term financial performance without altering long-term trajectory.

10 Jul

3 , 9:15 AM
Cintas prepares to report Q4 results with attention directed at non-headline metrics that may shape investor expectations ahead of the release. Earnings preview highlights secondary metrics likely to produce moderate short-term shifts in CTAS valuation and sentiment.

29 Jun

3 , 12:08 PM
Cintas (CTAS) has delivered consistent EPS beats, supporting sustained shareholder value through reliable earnings outperformance. Consistent EPS beats reflect steady earnings reliability at Cintas with limited scope for major trajectory changes.

3 , 10:07 AM
Cintas (CTAS) shares dropped 22% with DCF analysis highlighting fair value signals and valuation implications. 22% stock decline plus DCF signals indicate moderately noticeable effects on near-term sentiment and valuation.

24 Jun

3 Insider Monkey, 9:10 AM
Cintas Corporation exhibits consistent revenue growth, strong market position in uniform and facility services, and favorable financial metrics that support its appeal as a long-term investment. Positive factors around operations and growth outlook may moderately influence investor sentiment and near-term share performance.

12 Jun

4 , 8:00 AM
UniFirst shareholders approve transaction with Cintas. Transaction approval enables Cintas acquisition of UniFirst and expands its uniform services market position.

10 Jun

3 www.trefis.com, 3:10 PM
Cintas Corporation has an overlooked profit engine that stock bears are ignoring, potentially supporting future performance. Overlooked profit engine may moderately lift Cintas investor sentiment and performance outlook.
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