Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) trades at $197.74, down 3.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $161.16 to $219.17; the price is 9.8% below that high. It sits 5.2% above its 200-day average of $187.99, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 20.7% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 39.0 and a dividend yield of 1.04%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Cintas Corporation (CTAS) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ctas
Where it trades today
trading 63% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Order-book quality, backlog conversion, and operating leverage usually tell you more than a single quarter of revenue growth.
- CTAS trades at 39.0x earnings, well above the industrials average of 18.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- CTAS carries a beta of 0.91, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus CAT, HON matters here because leadership inside industrials rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- CTAS is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside industrials than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in CTAS.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as CAT, HON start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for CTAS come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Industrials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as CAT, HON.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for CTAS. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as CAT, HON.
What Cintas Corporation does
Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and other garments 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 offers rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items. It also provides restroom cleaning services and supplies; and sells uniforms from catalogs. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety products and services; workplace water services; and fire protection products and services. Further, it provides automated external defibrillators;…
Employees
48,100
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Headquarters
Cincinnati, United States
What analysts expect
CTAS carries a buy consensus from 16 analysts, with an average price target of $218.31 versus $197.74 today (+10.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
CTAS generated $11.56B in trailing revenue (10.9% year over year), with a 17.8% net margin, and $1.62B of free cash flow, against $2.47B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11.26B | $5.71B | $2.62B | $2.00B | $4.97 | $1.88B |
| 2025 | $10.34B | $5.17B | $2.36B | $1.81B | $4.48 | $1.76B |
| 2024 | $9.60B | $4.69B | $2.07B | $1.57B | $3.85 | $1.66B |
| 2023 | $8.82B | $4.17B | $1.80B | $1.35B | $3.30 | $1.26B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in industrials
Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.
The companies it competes with
CTAS beside the industrials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 2.2% below its 50-day average and 5.2% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-08-06 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 47 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $203.56 (+2.9%), the nearest floor $191.02 (-3.4%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is CTAS a good buy right now?
Cintas Corporation trades at 39.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.7% volatility.
Does CTAS pay dividends?
Yes, Cintas Corporation offers a dividend yield of 1.04%. That is roughly $2.06 per share a year.
How volatile is CTAS?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.7% and beta of 0.91, CTAS is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for CTAS?
The average analyst price target for Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is $218.31 based on 16 analyst estimates, about 10.4% above the current price of $197.74. The published range runs from $181.00 to $250.00.
How much revenue does CTAS generate?
Cintas Corporation reported $11.56B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 10.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 17.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare CTAS with anything
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