Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$198.31 +0.26 (+0.13%)

As of 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Cintas - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
9

Buy
5

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cintas in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CTAS.

Consensus Price Target

$198.46
0.08% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cintas, the average price target is $198.46. The highest price target for CTAS is $245.00, while the lowest price target for CTAS is $142.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.08% from the current price of $198.31.

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CTAS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$198.46	$195.90	$199.63	$139.88
Forecasted Upside	0.08% Upside	4.79% Upside	-5.63% Downside	-6.60% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

CTAS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CTAS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cintas Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cintas	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.19	2.70	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.08% Upside	757.49% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CTAS News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/20/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$236.00 ➝ $211.00	+14.42%
12/20/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$240.00 ➝ $218.00	+19.27%
12/20/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$225.00 ➝ $215.00	+17.63%
12/20/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$215.00 ➝ $215.00	+19.44%
12/20/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$191.00 ➝ $184.00	+0.66%
12/20/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$209.00 ➝ $200.00	+9.42%
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$185.00 ➝ $202.00	-4.05%
9/27/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $245.00	+20.10%
9/26/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$730.00 ➝ $200.00	-4.71%
8/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	O. Davies Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$167.50	-10.72%
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7/19/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Wittmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/19/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$166.75 ➝ $199.50	+5.14%
5/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$132.50 ➝ $142.50	-18.11%
4/1/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/28/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$157.25 ➝ $181.50	+6.37%
3/28/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$175.00 ➝ $197.50	+15.22%
12/22/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $160.00	+7.33%
7/14/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$127.50 ➝ $135.00	+8.52%

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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 Sunday, January 12, 2025. 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 Co. has demonstrated strong financial performance, reporting a revenue increase of 7.8% year-over-year, indicating robust growth in its business services sector.
The company recently achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects its ability to generate profit effectively.
With a current stock price of $211.80, Cintas Co. is positioned well within its fifty-two week range, suggesting stability and potential for future growth.
The firm maintains a healthy return on equity of 39.56%, showcasing its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
Cintas Co. has a solid dividend payout ratio of 39.39%, providing investors with a reliable income stream through dividends, which is attractive for income-focused investors.

Cintas
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cintas Co. for these reasons:

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.21, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Despite recent growth, the company faces competition in the business services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in the future.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance.
The beta of 1.33 indicates that Cintas Co. is more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.
Recent institutional trading activity shows a significant increase in stakes by some investors, which could lead to volatility if these investors decide to sell their positions.

CTAS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cintas is $198.46, with a high forecast of $245.00 and a low forecast of $142.50.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cintas in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CTAS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CTAS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Cintas's stock has a predicted upside of 0.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cintas has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cintas less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Cintas is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CTAS compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:CTAS) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast & Price Target