NASDAQ:CTAS Cintas (CTAS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $203.21 +1.83 (+0.91%) (As of 11:29 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Cintas Stock (NASDAQ:CTAS) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$202.30▼$204.9750-Day Range$178.71▼$819.8352-Week Range$118.68▼$209.12Volume222,918 shsAverage Volume1.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.62 billionP/E Ratio14.03Dividend Yield0.77%Price Target$186.30Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewCintas 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. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. It 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. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cintas Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation.Read More… Trump Warns Gov. Can Confiscate Your Money. CBDC's give Gov. absolute (Ad)Donald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.This means you must act NOW before it's too late. Cintas Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 98th PercentileCintas scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 7th out of 171 stocks in the industrial products sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingCintas has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCintas has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cintas' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth10.10% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cintas are expected to grow by 10.10% in the coming year, from $16.64 to $18.32 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cintas is 14.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.64.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cintas is 14.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 19.99.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCintas has a PEG Ratio of 4.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCintas has a P/B Ratio of 4.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Cintas' valuation and earnings. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.67% of the float of Cintas has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCintas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cintas has recently decreased by 5.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldCintas has a dividend yield of 0.76%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCintas has been increasing its dividend for 42 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cintas is 10.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cintas will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.52% next year. This indicates that Cintas will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cintas' dividend. Sustainability and ESG3.4 / 5Environmental Score-2.61 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.67% of the float of Cintas has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCintas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cintas has recently decreased by 5.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media2.6 / 5News Sentiment0.61 News SentimentCintas has a news sentiment score of 0.61. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 26 news articles for Cintas this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest27 people have searched for CTAS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 42% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 25 people have added Cintas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -19% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership3.3 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cintas insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $842,292.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders15.10% of the stock of Cintas is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions63.46% of the stock of Cintas is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cintas' insider trading history. CTAS Stock News Headlines3 Stocks to Neutralize Market Volatility and Build Wealth (CTAS)It takes more than a low beta to offset volatility and risk, and quality still counts, as seen in price action. Dividends and buybacks help.September 19 at 7:00 AM | marketbeat.comCintas Stock Split: What the 4-for-1 Split Means for InvestorsCintas Corporation is positioned for growth, with a 4-for-1 stock split, a commitment to organic growth, and a focus on strategic acquisitions and innovation.September 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comTrump Warns Gov. Can Confiscate Your Money. CBDC's give Gov. absoluteDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.September 19, 2024 | Monetary Gold (Ad)3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold Long-TermThese stocks are no-brainer investments. They grow organically and via acquisitions, produce solid cash flows, and build value for investors.September 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comCintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS) Short Interest UpdateSeptember 19 at 10:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comCintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) PT Raised to $225.00September 19 at 2:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comCintas Corporation: A Strong Buy Amidst Consistent Performance and Robust Sales OutlookSeptember 18 at 2:08 AM | markets.businessinsider.comCintas: Own It, Don't Trade It, Or Chase ItSeptember 18 at 2:08 AM | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines CTAS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CTAS shares performed this year? Cintas' stock was trading at $150.6650 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CTAS shares have increased by 35.3% and is now trading at $203.85. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cintas' earnings last quarter? Cintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 18th. The business services provider reported $1.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.05. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. When did Cintas' stock split? Shares of Cintas split on Thursday, September 12th 2024. The 4-1 split was announced on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, September 11th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split. Is Cintas doing a stock buyback? Cintas' board approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 1.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. Does Cintas have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Cintas: G&K Services LLC, Sudbury Mat Rental, ZEE Medical, Code Shred, Metro Door, Van Dyne Crotty, Beacon Fire And Safety, and others. Who are Cintas' major shareholders? Cintas' top institutional investors include Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (1.05%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (0.77%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.77%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.71%). Insiders that own company stock include Jim Rozakis, J Michael Hansen, Gerald S Adolph, Michael Lawrence Thompson, Joseph Scaminace, Ronald W Tysoe, Melanie W Barstad and Todd M Schneider. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cintas? Shares of CTAS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Cintas own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cintas investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), AbbVie (ABBV), Walt Disney (DIS), Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/18/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/3 Dividend8/15/2024Dividend Payable9/03/2024Today9/19/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)9/25/2024Fiscal Year End5/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorIndustrial Products Industry Mens' & boy's furnishings, work clothing, & allied garments Sub-IndustryDiversified Support Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:CTAS CUSIP17290810 CIK723254 Webwww.cintas.com Phone(513) 459-1200Fax513-573-4030Employees46,500Year Founded1968Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$186.30 High Stock Price Target$225.00 Low Stock Price Target$142.50 Potential Upside/Downside-7.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$14.48 Trailing P/E Ratio13.91 Forward P/E Ratio12.10 P/E Growth4.36Net Income$1.57 billion Net Margins16.38% Pretax Margin20.57% Return on Equity37.82% Return on Assets17.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.47 Current Ratio1.74 Quick Ratio1.52 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$9.60 billion Price / Sales2.13 Cash Flow$4.88 per share Price / Cash Flow41.30 Book Value$42.54 per share Price / Book4.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares101,463,000Free Float86,142,000Market Cap$20.43 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 Social Links Should I Buy Cintas Stock? CTAS Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cintas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Cintas Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cintas Co.: Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Cintas Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Cintas Co. for these reasons: Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Reason 4 Reason 5 This page (NASDAQ:CTAS) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans...Monetary Gold | SponsoredBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial inde...Golden Crest | SponsoredBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | SponsoredChina Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a populat...True Gold Republic | SponsoredThis diversified cannabis pioneer could make huge moves soonThe cannabis industry seems deeply saturated, so how do you know where to best invest your money? Let’s start ...Greenlane | SponsoredMan who Predicted Trump 2016 Win: “Prepare for Election Meltdown”Former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards went on multiple TV news programs… ...Paradigm Press | SponsoredNvidia is Pivoting to Solve Big Tech’s $1 Trillion ProblemTaiwan Semiconductor, a partner of Nvidia’s for more than two decades, has seen its shares explode as much as ...Weiss Ratings | SponsoredBill Gates’s Next Big AI Bet: StargateIn February 2016… when almost nobody was talking about artificial intelligence…. I picked Nvidia as one of ...Brownstone Research | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist My Default Watchlist Adding Cintas Co. You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Cintas With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.