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CTAS·Cintas Corporation

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+. (+.%)
High
$172.79
Open
$171.09
Market Cap
68.45B
52W High
$229.24
Low
$170.16
P. Close
$171.09
P/E
35.33
52W Low
$161.16
Fwd P/E
31.53
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
48
MIXED
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is seeing a compilation of Wall Street analyst price targets, offering a snapshot of expert valuation expectations. This information is useful for traders looking to gauge potential upside or downside based on current consensus views. While no specific price movements are detailed, these targets reflect market sentiment and can inform short-term trading strategies. Traders should monitor these analyst expectations as they can influence investor perception and potentially guide near-term stock performance.
Earnings Summary
Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of corporate identity solutions and related services, primarily in North and Latin America, focusing on uniform rental and servicing, facility supplies, and safety solutions. Operating within the Specialty Business Services industry, Cintas offers an integrated suite of essential business needs, leveraging an extensive distribution network for efficient service delivery. In its most recent reported quarters, Q2 2026 saw actual EPS of $1.21 against an estimate of $1.23232, with revenue at $2.799992 billion versus an estimate of $2.81640422 billion. This followed Q3 2026, where actual EPS was $1.24 against an estimate of $1.23925, and revenue was $2.84144 billion compared to an estimate of $2.82035084 billion. Comparing the last two reported quarters (Q2 2026, Q3 2026) to the prior two (Q1 2025, Q2 2025), Cintas demonstrated a trend of meeting or slightly exceeding EPS estimates, with revenue growth generally accelerating. The company has shown a consistent pattern of beating analyst estimates, having surpassed expectations in the last four consecutive quarters. Year-over-year, Cintas has demonstrated a trajectory of consistent revenue growth, often accompanied by EPS beats, indicating operational strength. Recent news highlights analyst forecasts for a year-over-year increase in diluted EPS for the upcoming Q3 2025 report, reinforcing the pattern of exceeding expectations. The company's strong track record of exceeding revenue expectations is noted, with its results potentially providing early indications for the broader business services sector. Additionally, ongoing commentary identifies Cintas as a high-quality company facing market pressure, with a narrative emerging around AI's perceived disruption to traditional business services, though Cintas's essential offerings may mitigate this. The long-standing pursuit of acquiring competitor UniFirst is also a significant development. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for confirmation of the revenue growth trajectory and any updates on the UniFirst acquisition, as well as commentary on demand trends and operational efficiency to gauge near-term performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.04$1.10$1.15$1.21$1.27Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.24$1.24+0.1%
Q2'26$1.23$1.21-1.8%
Q4'25$1.19$1.21+1.3%
Q3'25$1.20$1.20+0.3%
Q2'25$1.07$1.09+1.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.6B$2.7B$2.8B$2.8B$2.9BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.8B$2.8B+0.7%
Q2'26$2.8B$2.8B-0.6%
Q4'25 - $2.8B -
Q3'25 - $2.7B -
Q2'25 - $2.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CTAS Stock Snapshot

CTAS is currently trading at $171.13, giving Cintas Corporation a market cap of 68.45B and a P/E ratio of 35.3. Today's range spans $170.16–$172.79, with shares opening at $171.09 and moving up $0.04 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 48/100.

Over the past year CTAS has traded between $161.16 and $229.24 - the current price is +6.2% off the 52-week low and -25.3% from the high.

Macro sensitivity explains some of CTAS's bearish setup (27/100, SELL) - at 68.45B in Industrials market cap, interest rate shifts, currency moves, or commodity price changes can create fundamental headwinds that compound the technical deterioration. Sentiment: neutral (48/100). Price: $171.13 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 35.3. Annual range: $161.16–$229.24. The question for investors is whether the macro driver is transient or structural - because the answer determines whether this is a tradeable dip or a deeper re-rating.

When a large-cap Industrials name with 68.45B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (27/100) alongside neutral news sentiment (48/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $171.13 (near 52-week lows in the $161.16–$229.24 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.