Cintas (CTAS) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Wednesday, September 23rd. Analysts expect Cintas to announce earnings of $1.35 per share and revenue of $2.9777 billion for the quarter. Cintas has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.360-5.500 EPS. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The business services provider reported $1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.24 by $0.05. Cintas had a net margin of 17.75% and a return on equity of 42.05%. The firm had revenue of $2.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.09 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Cintas to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Cintas Stock Performance

NASDAQ CTAS opened at $196.88 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $202.17 and its 200-day moving average is $185.64. Cintas has a 12-month low of $161.16 and a 12-month 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. The firm has a market cap of $78.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.19 and a beta of 0.91.

Cintas Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th were paid a $0.52 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. This is a positive change from Cintas’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.61%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $250.00 target price (up from $245.00) on shares of Cintas in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on Cintas from $255.00 to $225.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Bank of America upgraded Cintas from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $200.00 to $230.00 in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings raised Cintas from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, September 11th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $206.00 price objective on shares of Cintas in a report on Thursday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $212.31.

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.