Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The business services provider reported $1.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.04, Briefing.com reports. Cintas had a net margin of 17.75% and a return on equity of 42.05%. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.20 earnings per share. Cintas’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

Cintas Stock Performance

Shares of CTAS stock opened at $198.80 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $79.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.16, a PEG ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.91. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $202.46 and a 200 day moving average of $185.63. Cintas has a 52 week low of $161.16 and a 52 week high of $219.16. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Cintas Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a dividend of $0.52 per share. This is a boost from Cintas’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.61%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $231.00 price target on shares of Cintas in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Cintas in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $206.00 price objective on shares of Cintas in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $230.00 price target (up from $228.00) on shares of Cintas in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Cintas from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, September 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Cintas has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $213.85.

Key Headlines Impacting Cintas

Here are the key news stories impacting Cintas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue rose 10.9% year over year to $3.01 billion from $2.72 billion, indicating continued demand for Cintas’ uniform, facility-services and workplace-safety offerings. The company’s growth exceeded the previously reported consensus revenue expectation of $2.87 billion. Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings previews anticipated year-over-year revenue and EPS growth, supported by strong customer retention, demand for safety services and acquisitions. The reported revenue performance reinforces that bullish setup. Cintas Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains constructive, with Cintas carrying a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating. Commentator Jim Cramer also described the business as strong heading into the report, potentially supporting investor confidence. Cintas Given Consensus Rating of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Cintas was among several companies reporting earnings, making the stock a focus of options traders. Elevated implied volatility signals expectations for a meaningful post-earnings move but does not establish its direction. Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves
• Negative Sentiment: The shares previously slipped 0.38% ahead of the report, suggesting some caution before results. With a price-to-earnings ratio above 53, the market may require strong profit growth and favorable guidance to sustain upward momentum. Cintas Stock Heads Into the Open

Cintas Company Profile

Cintas Corporation is a provider of workplace products and services for businesses across North America. The company helps organizations manage employee appearance, workplace cleanliness, safety, and compliance through a range of recurring service programs.

Its offerings include uniform rental and workwear, branded apparel, entrance mats, restroom supplies, and facility cleaning services. Cintas also provides first-aid and safety products, training, and fire protection services, including inspection and maintenance programs for fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarms, and related equipment.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Cintas traces its roots to a family-operated industrial laundry business established by Richard T.