Cintas (CTAS) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS - Get Free Report) is anticipated to release its Q3 2025 earnings data before the market opens on Wednesday, March 26th. Analysts expect Cintas to post earnings of $1.05 per share and revenue of $2.60 billion for the quarter. Cintas has set its FY25 guidance at $4.36-4.40 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 4.360-4.400 EPS.Persons interested in listening to the company's earnings conference call can do so using this link.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 26th. The business services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $2.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.60 billion. Cintas had a net margin of 17.23% and a return on equity of 40.62%. The company's revenue was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.84 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Cintas to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Cintas Price Performance

NASDAQ CTAS traded up $1.54 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $206.25. 2,324,680 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,546,160. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $200.75 and a 200-day moving average of $208.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Cintas has a one year low of $162.16 and a one year high of $228.12. The stock has a market cap of $83.23 billion, a PE ratio of 49.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.98 and a beta of 1.41.

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Cintas Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th were paid a $0.39 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 14th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.76%. Cintas's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently commented on CTAS shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on Cintas from $211.00 to $233.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup initiated coverage on shares of Cintas in a research report on Monday, February 24th. They issued a "sell" rating and a $161.00 target price for the company. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a "sector perform" rating and issued a $215.00 target price on shares of Cintas in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Cintas from $195.00 to $213.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on Cintas from $218.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Cintas presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $207.57.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cintas

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Cintas stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Cintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS - Free Report) by 9.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,268 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the quarter. Brighton Jones LLC's holdings in Cintas were worth $232,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. 63.46% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Cintas

Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of 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.