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Cincinnati, Ohio-based Cintas Corporation (CTAS) engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. With a market cap of $85.4 billion, Cintas operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and Other segments.
The stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, but notably outperformed in 2025. CTAS stock prices have gained 7.4% over the past 52 weeks and 16.6% on a YTD basis, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.1% gains over the past year and 9.9% surge in 2025.
Narrowing the focus, Cintas has also lagged behind the sector-focused Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 18.6% gains over the past 52 weeks and 16.3% surge on a YTD basis.
Cintas’ stock prices rose 3.7% in the trading session following the release of its better-than-expected Q4 results on Jul. 17. The company observed a solid growth in its uniform rental and facility services, along with a 13.8% surge in other revenues. Overall, its topline for the quarter grew 8% year-over-year to $2.7 billion, exceeding the consensus estimates by 1.6%. Further, its EPS soared 9% year-over-year to $1.09, surpassing the Street expectations by 1.9%.
For the full fiscal 2026, ending in May, analysts expect CTAS to deliver an EPS of $4.83, up 9.8% year-over-year. Further, the company has a robust earnings surprise history. It has surpassed the Street’s bottom-line projections in each of the past four quarters.
The stock has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Of the 20 analysts covering the CTAS stock, opinions include seven “Strong Buys,” 10 “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and two “Strong Sells.”
This configuration is slightly less optimistic than a month ago, when eight analysts gave “Strong Buy” recommendations.
On Aug. 21, RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra reiterated a “Sector Perform” rating on CTAS and maintained a price target of $240.
As of writing, Cintas’ mean price target of $224.31 represents a modest 5.3% premium to current price levels. Meanwhile, the street-high target of $257 suggests a 20.7% upside potential.
On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
