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NASDAQ:CTAS

Cintas (CTAS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$687.03
+1.39 (+0.20%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$680.42
$688.87
50-Day Range
$592.62
$685.64
52-Week Range
$438.59
$704.84
Volume
572,428 shs
Average Volume
339,936 shs
Market Capitalization
$69.64 billion
P/E Ratio
49.86
Dividend Yield
0.79%
Price Target
$571.29

Cintas MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.4% Downside
$649.60 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.86% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.00
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.75mentions of Cintas in the last 14 days
Based on 56 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.16%
From $14.57 to $16.05 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.54 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

20th out of 171 stocks

Mens' & Boy's Furnishings, Work Clothing, & Allied Garments Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks

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About Cintas Stock (NASDAQ:CTAS)

Cintas Corporation provides 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. Cintas Corporation was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cintas Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation.

CTAS Stock Price History

CTAS Stock News Headlines

Cintas or UniFirst: Investors Win Either Way
Resilient labor markets, foresightful management, and capital returns drive long-term gains for investors in Cintas NASDAQ: CTAS and UniFirst NYSE: UNF; the only question is which is the better buy. The answer depends on numerous factors, including risk tolerance and timeframe.
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Forecasting The Future: 5 Analyst Projections For Cintas
Q3 2024 Cintas Corp Earnings Call
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/14/2024
Dividend Payable
3/15/2024
Last Earnings
3/27/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
5/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/11/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Mens' & boy's furnishings, work clothing, & allied garments
Sub-Industry
Diversified Support Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CTAS
CUSIP
17290810
Employees
44,500
Year Founded
1968

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$649.60
High Stock Price Target
$790.00
Low Stock Price Target
$441.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-16.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.35 billion
Pretax Margin
19.74%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.82 billion
Cash Flow
$18.74 per share
Book Value
$37.99 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
86,064,000
Market Cap
$69.64 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.27

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Scott D. Farmer (Age 65)
    Executive Chairman
    Comp: $1.76M
  • Mr. Todd M. Schneider (Age 56)
    CEO, President & Director
    Comp: $3.13M
  • Mr. J. Michael HansenMr. J. Michael Hansen (Age 56)
    CFO & Executive VP
    Comp: $1.66M
  • Mr. David Brock Denton (Age 49)
    Senior VP, Secretary & General Counsel
    Comp: $1.05M
  • Mr. James N. Rozakis (Age 46)
    Executive VP & COO
  • Mr. Matt Hough
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Jared S. Mattingley
    VP, Treasurer, Investor Relations & Corporate Controller
  • Ms. Christy M. Nageleisen
    Vice President of Environment, Social & Governance and Chief Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Michelle Goret
    Vice President of Corporate Affairs
  • Mr. Robert W. Mitchell Jr.
    Chief Marketing Officer

Should I Buy Cintas Stock? CTAS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cintas Co.:

  • Cintas Corporation operates in the mens' & boy's furnishings, work clothing, & allied garments industry, which has shown resilience and steady demand.
  • The company provides essential services like uniform rental, facility services, first aid, and safety services, which are crucial for various businesses.
  • Cintas Corporation has a diversified support services subindustry, indicating stability and potential for growth.
  • Recent institutional ownership data shows positive trends, indicating confidence from large investors.
  • The current stock price of Cintas Corporation is competitive within its industry, offering a potentially attractive entry point for investors.

Cons

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

  • Market competition in the uniform rental and facility services sector could impact Cintas Corporation's market share and profitability.
  • Economic downturns or fluctuations could affect businesses' demand for Cintas Corporation's services, leading to revenue challenges.
  • Changes in regulations related to workplace safety or uniform standards could increase operational costs for Cintas Corporation.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as fabrics for uniforms, could impact the company's margins and profitability.
  • Investors should closely monitor any shifts in consumer preferences or industry trends that could affect Cintas Corporation's business model.
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, March 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cintas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CTAS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Cintas stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cintas in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CTAS shares.
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What is Cintas' stock price target for 2024?

14 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Cintas' shares. Their CTAS share price targets range from $441.00 to $790.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $649.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.4%.
View analysts price targets for CTAS
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How have CTAS shares performed in 2024?

Cintas' stock was trading at $602.66 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CTAS shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at $687.03.
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Are investors shorting Cintas?

Cintas saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,600,000 shares, an increase of 13.5% from the February 29th total of 1,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 328,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.9 days. Approximately 1.9% of the company's stock are short sold.
View Cintas' Short Interest
.

When is Cintas' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 11th 2024.
View our CTAS earnings forecast
.

How were Cintas' earnings last quarter?

Cintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 27th. The business services provider reported $3.84 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.58 by $0.26. The business services provider had revenue of $2.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. Cintas had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.78% and a net margin of 15.57%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.14 earnings per share.
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How often does Cintas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cintas?

Cintas declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 15th will be given a dividend of $1.35 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $5.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.79%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for CTAS
.

Is Cintas a good dividend stock?

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.85%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 41 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 39.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CTAS will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CTAS.

What guidance has Cintas issued on next quarter's earnings?

Cintas issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 14.800-15.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 14.600. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.6 billion-$9.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.6 billion.

What other stocks do shareholders of Cintas own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cintas investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), AbbVie (ABBV), Walt Disney (DIS), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Medtronic (MDT) and Netflix (NFLX).

Who are Cintas' major shareholders?

Cintas' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.16%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.16%), Norges Bank (1.43%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.18%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (1.11%) and Royal Bank of Canada (1.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Gerald S Adolph, J Michael Hansen, Joseph Scaminace, Melanie W Barstad, Michael Lawrence Thompson, Thomas E Frooman and Todd M Schneider.
View institutional ownership trends
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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.
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Does Cintas have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Cintas: 3305236 Nova Scotia Company, 912501 Ontario Inc., Alltex Uniform Rental Service LLC, Beacon Fire And Safety, CC Dutch Holding B.V., CC Dutch Shredding Holdco B.V., CC Dutch Storage B.V., CC Shredding Holdco LLC, CDS Equipment Holdings LLC, Cintas Canada Limited, Cintas Cleanroom Resources de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Cintas Corporate Services Inc., Cintas Corporation No. 2, Cintas Corporation No. 3, Cintas Distribution LLC, Cintas Holdings LLC, Cintas Holland BV, Cintas Hospitality UK Limited, Cintas Manufacturing LLC, Cintas Netherlands Holdings B.V., Cintas Service Transportation LLC, Cintas de Honduras S.A., Code Shred, Empresa Cintas de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ensambles de Coahuila S.A. de C.V., G&K Services Co. LLC, G&K Services Holdings LLC, G&K Services LLC, G&K Services LLC, Grand Rapids Coat & Apron Service LLC, Grupo Cintas de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Leef Bros. LLC, Metro Door, Rental Uniform Service of Somerset KY LLC, Sanitizer Supply LLC, Sudbury Mat Rental, The Millennium Mat Company LLC, Unitog, Van Dyne Crotty, ZEE Medical, and Zee Medical Distributors LLC.
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This page (NASDAQ:CTAS) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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