Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$203.22 -3.03 (-1.47%)

Closing price 03/28/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$202.42 -0.80 (-0.39%)

As of 03/28/2025 07:58 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 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
4

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for CTAS.

Consensus Price Target

$210.58
3.62% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cintas, the average price target is $210.58. The highest price target for CTAS is $245.00, while the lowest price target for CTAS is $161.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.62% from the current price of $203.22.

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CTAS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/30/24 to 3/30/25	1 Month Ago 2/29/24 to 2/28/25	3 Months Ago 12/31/23 to 12/30/24	1 Year Ago 3/31/23 to 3/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 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	$210.58	$199.79	$198.46	$162.40
Forecasted Upside	3.62% Upside	-3.72% Downside	8.05% Upside	-5.45% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.14	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.62% Upside	1,338.88% Upside	19.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CTAS News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/27/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	George Tong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$211.00 ➝ $233.00	+12.46%
3/27/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$195.00 ➝ $213.00	+2.80%
3/27/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Joshua Chan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$218.00 ➝ $240.00	+16.00%
3/27/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jasper Bibb Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$215.00 ➝ $230.00	+11.47%
3/27/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$215.00 ➝ $215.00	+4.20%
3/27/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Wittmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$200.00 ➝ $227.00	+10.59%
3/27/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$184.00 ➝ $196.00	-4.25%
2/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Leo Carrington Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Sell	$161.00	-21.24%
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%
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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%
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%
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 Saturday, March 29, 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 net margin of 17.23% and a return on equity of 40.62%, indicating efficient management and profitability.
The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, exceeding analyst expectations, which reflects its robust operational capabilities and potential for future growth.
With a current stock price of $203.22, Cintas Co. is positioned within a 12-month high of $228.12, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
Cintas Co. has a solid dividend yield of 0.77%, with a payout ratio of 36.11%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining sufficient reinvestment in the business.
The company has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which can provide stability in uncertain market conditions.

Cintas
Bear Case

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

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 49.00 indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Analysts have mixed ratings on Cintas Co., with two firms issuing a sell rating, suggesting some skepticism about the stock's future performance.
The P/E/G ratio of 3.98 indicates that the stock's price is high relative to its growth rate, which may not appeal to growth investors looking for better value.
Recent trading activity shows volatility, with shares trading down $3.03 in a single day, which may indicate market uncertainty surrounding the stock.
Institutional ownership stands at 63.46%, which could lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.

CTAS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cintas is $210.58, with a high forecast of $245.00 and a low forecast of $161.00.
: 14 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, 8 hold ratings and 4 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 3.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cintas has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, 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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Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast & Price Target