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CTAS Stock Forecast: Cintas Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$229
+2.38% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Cintas Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $225 — -2.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$91.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
73/ 100
Median analyst target
$225
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$2.9B+8.9% y/y
Operating income$688.2M
Net income$511.0M
Free cash flow$613.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.6%
1M
+18.7%
YTD
+22.7%
1Y
+25.6%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+40.8%
$163
$229
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CTAS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
73/ 100

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
Volatility
96
Revisions
91
Momentum
69
Issuance
69
Growth
52
Accruals
41
Value
29
Size
3

Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Value (29): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

CTAS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CTAS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$160$180$200$220$240$260Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CTASHigh $250Median $225Low $181

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
10 Buy9 Hold1 Sell
Low $181Median $225High $250

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −2.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell$180 → $181
29 Sept 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$230 → $240
24 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$214 → $222
24 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform$206
24 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$225 → $230
24 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$230 → $235
22 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell—
22 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell$175 → $180
17 July 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026B of A SecuritiesUpgradeBuy$200 → $230
16 July 2026B of A SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
16 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$200 → $214
16 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
16 July 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform$206
16 July 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$228 → $230
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
16 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$245 → $250
29 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

CTAS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Cintas Corp. returned +25.6% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CTAS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CTASS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CTAS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.0%
Analysts raising
14
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Cintas Corp. (CTAS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
45.4×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.9×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / book
17.6×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
29.4×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.9%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.3%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.0%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.1%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
17.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
41.4%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Return on assets
16.7%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cintas Corp. (CTAS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Cintas Corp. has a market value of $91.0B and an enterprise value of $91.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $11.3B. The latest quarter grew 10.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.0B, a 17.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.91.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.9B, after $395.1M of capital spending.

  • Cintas Corp. spent $952.1M on share buybacks and $701.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 400.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 45.4×; forward P/E: 37.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.91%, paying out 37% of earnings.

  • Cintas Corp. employs 48,100 people — $234K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CTAS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CTASCintas Corp.$91.0B73
CPRTCopart, Inc.$30.2B47
GPNGlobal Payments, Inc.$25.4B27
ULSUL Solutions, Inc.$16.0B56
ARMKAramark$13.8B84
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$6.1B80
TTTrane Technologies Plc*$91.0B72

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few specialty business services companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Cintas Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CTAS news & analysis

Rollins Has Grown Revenue for 100 Straight Quarters. Here Are 3 More Boring Businesses to Watch

24/7 Wall Street · 1 Nov 2026neutral

The article highlights Rollins’ 100 consecutive quarters of revenue growth and points to three other unglamorous businesses with similarly consistent growth. The excerpt does not identify those businesses.

Why it matters — It offers context on businesses with steady revenue growth, a theme that may interest Cintas watchers, though the excerpt makes no specific claim about Cintas.

Cintas Shareholders Back Delaware Move as UniFirst Deal Review Advances

MarketBeat · 29 Oct 2026neutral

At its 2026 annual meeting, Cintas shareholders elected eight directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2027, and approved reincorporation from Washington state to Delaware.

Why it matters — The votes provide CTAS watchers an update on the company’s board, compensation, auditor, and state of incorporation.

Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2026

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

Dividend Aristocrats rebounded sharply in October after underperforming SPY in September, narrowing their year-to-date performance gap. Their average 2026 dividend increase rose to 4.55%, supported by recent double-digit hikes.

Why it matters — The item provides context on dividend growth among Aristocrats, but the excerpt does not give Cintas-specific performance or dividend details.

Cintas Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Business Wire · 27 Oct 2026positive

Cintas Corporation’s board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 13, 2026. The company also noted it has raised its dividend each year since its 1983 IPO.

Why it matters — CTAS watchers may track the dividend amount and the stated payment and record dates.

Cintas (CTAS) Up 13.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Oct 2026positive

Cintas (CTAS) is reported to be up 13.3% since its earnings report 30 days ago. The article asks whether the gain can continue.

Why it matters — CTAS watchers may note the reported post-earnings share-price increase and the article’s focus on whether it will persist.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CTAS stock

What is the CTAS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Cintas Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $225, with estimates ranging from $181 to $250. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CTAS stock a buy right now?

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. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CTAS?

As at 4 Nov 2026, Cintas Corp. ranks 73 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).

Will CTAS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies -2.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cintas Corp. 73 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CTAS stock forecast for 2030?

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: $181 to $250 over the next 12 months.

How has CTAS stock performed over the past year?

Cintas Corp. returned +25.6% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cintas Corp. do?

Cintas Corporation is a business services company that supplies uniforms, workplace essentials, and facility support products to organizations across North America. Cintas Corporation serves customers through uniform rental and servicing, first aid and safety solutions, and facility services that include mats, mops, restroom supplies, and cleaning products.

What is the latest news on CTAS?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 1 Nov 2026): "Rollins Has Grown Revenue for 100 Straight Quarters. Here Are 3 More Boring Businesses to Watch". The article highlights Rollins’ 100 consecutive quarters of revenue growth and points to three other unglamorous businesses with similarly consistent growth. The excerpt does not identify those businesses.

Company

About Cintas Corp.

Cintas Corporation is a business services company that supplies uniforms, workplace essentials, and facility support products to organizations across North America. Cintas Corporation serves customers through uniform rental and servicing, first aid and safety solutions, and facility services that include mats, mops, restroom supplies, and cleaning products. The company also provides fire protection services, such as extinguisher testing and inspection, helping businesses maintain compliance and support day-to-day operations. Its offerings are used by small businesses, large enterprises, and industrial customers in sectors where employee presentation, hygiene, and safety are important. By combining recurring service programs with essential consumable products, Cintas Corporation plays a broad role in workplace operations and outsourced support services.

CEO Mr. Todd M. Schneider · 48,100 employees · United States · https://www.cintas.com