Zacks Research Has Positive Forecast for Cintas Q3 Earnings

Cintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Cintas in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, January 14th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.18 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.17. The consensus estimate for Cintas’ current full-year earnings is $4.23 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Cintas’ FY2026 earnings at $4.70 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.25 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.30 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.16 EPS.

Several other analysts have also commented on the company. Truist Financial cut their price objective on Cintas from $225.00 to $215.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 20th. Royal Bank of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $215.00 price target on shares of Cintas in a research note on Friday, December 20th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Cintas from $209.00 to $200.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 20th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Cintas from $191.00 to $184.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of Cintas from $730.00 to $200.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $198.46.

Cintas Trading Up 1.8 %

NASDAQ:CTAS opened at $195.70 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $78.97 billion, a PE ratio of 49.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.16 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $206.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $204.87. Cintas has a 12 month low of $146.29 and a 12 month high of $228.12.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 19th. The business services provider reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.01 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $2.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.56 billion. Cintas had a net margin of 16.80% and a return on equity of 39.56%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.61 earnings per share.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cintas

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its stake in Cintas by 341.4% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 128 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. Hollencrest Capital Management grew its holdings in Cintas by 433.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 128 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Cintas by 495.7% during the third quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 137 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Grove Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in shares of Cintas by 1,340.0% in the third quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 144 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC boosted its position in shares of Cintas by 321.1% during the third quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 160 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.46% of the company’s stock.

Cintas Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 14th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.80%. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.59%.

Cintas Company Profile

Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily 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 rents and services uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items; and provides restroom cleaning services and supplies, as well as sells uniforms.