CTASIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Cintas Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $220 — +8.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 8 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cintas Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Value (37): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Cintas Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CTAS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $200 → $230 |
| 16 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $214 |
| 16 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | $206 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $228 → $230 |
| 16 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $245 → $250 |
| 29 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Bernstein | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 7% of US stocks
Cheaper than 10% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CTAS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Cintas (CTAS) shares have crossed above their 20-day moving average, a technical indicator that suggests a potential short-term bullish trend.
Why it matters — A move above the 20-day moving average is closely watched by technical traders as a sign of positive near-term momentum for the stock.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Crocs (CROX) and Cintas (CTAS) for investors focused on the Textile - Apparel sector, asking which of the two is more attractive as a value stock. The excerpt poses the question without stating a conclusion.
Why it matters — Cintas watchers would care because the piece evaluates CTAS specifically against a peer in the value-investing frame, which may influence how it is viewed by sector-focused investors.
Cintas Corporation's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026. The company noted it has consistently raised its dividend each year since its IPO 43 years ago in 1983.
Why it matters — CTAS watchers would note the company's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, extending its record of annual dividend increases since its 1983 IPO.
A Seeking Alpha article highlights that dividend growers have outperformed the S&P 500 over 50 years, citing Cintas as one example of a high-quality dividend growth stock that exemplifies superior long-term compounding.
Why it matters — The article positions Cintas as a dividend growth stock that has contributed to strong long-term returns with lower volatility, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Cintas Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $220, with estimates ranging from $175 to $250. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering Cintas Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cintas Corp. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Aug 2026, Cintas Corp. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +8.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cintas Corp. 66 out of 100 as at 8 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cintas Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CTAS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $175 to $250 over the next 12 months.
Cintas Corp. returned -9.6% over the 12 months to 10 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cintas Corporation is a business services company that provides uniforms, workwear, and workplace support solutions for organizations across many industries. Its core offerings include uniform rental and sales, facility services such as mats, mops, restroom supplies, and cleaning products, as well as first aid and safety services and fire protection products.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Aug 2026): "Cintas (CTAS) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average". Cintas (CTAS) shares have crossed above their 20-day moving average, a technical indicator that suggests a potential short-term bullish trend.
Cintas Corporation is a business services company that provides uniforms, workwear, and workplace support solutions for organizations across many industries. Its core offerings include uniform rental and sales, facility services such as mats, mops, restroom supplies, and cleaning products, as well as first aid and safety services and fire protection products. Cintas serves customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises, helping them maintain professional appearances, cleaner facilities, and safer work environments. The company’s services are organized around major segments that focus on uniform rental and facility support, first aid and safety, and related fire protection and direct-sale offerings. Cintas Corporation plays an important role in the business-to-business services market by supplying recurring, operationally essential products and services used in everyday workplace management.
CEO Mr. William L. Cronin · 48,100 employees · United States · https://www.cintas.com