Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) Issues FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.450-5.540 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.490. The company issued revenue guidance of $12.2 billion-$12.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.2 billion.

Cintas Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ CTAS opened at $191.97 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.43. The firm has a market cap of $76.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.33, a P/E/G ratio of 3.21 and a beta of 0.91. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $202.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $185.54. Cintas has a 52 week low of $161.16 and a 52 week high of $219.16.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, September 23rd. The business services provider reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.04. Cintas had a return on equity of 42.05% and a net margin of 17.75%.The firm had revenue of $3.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.20 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Cintas has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.450-5.540 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Cintas will post 5.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cintas Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a dividend of $0.52 per share. 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. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.61%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating and issued a $180.00 price target (up from $175.00) on shares of Cintas in a research report on Tuesday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $230.00 price objective (up from $228.00) on shares of Cintas in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Cintas from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $250.00 price objective (up from $245.00) on shares of Cintas in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, 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 report on Thursday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Cintas presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $213.85.

Trending Headlines about Cintas

Here are the key news stories impacting Cintas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results beat estimates: Q1 revenue rose 10.9% year over year to $3.01 billion, above the $2.98 billion consensus, while adjusted EPS of $1.39 exceeded expectations of $1.35. EPS increased from $1.20 a year ago. Cintas adjusted EPS report
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was driven by volume rather than price increases: Organic revenue growth reached 8.9%, operating income climbed 15.2% to $711.9 million and gross margin improved to 51.5% from 50.3%. This suggests continued demand and operating leverage. Cintas volume growth report
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised: Cintas now expects fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $5.45-$5.54 and revenue of approximately $12.15-$12.30 billion, broadly in line with or slightly above Wall Street expectations. The company also raised its quarterly dividend by 15.6%, strengthening the shareholder-return story. Cintas raised outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: UniFirst transaction costs remain a near-term factor: Cintas recorded $14.4 million of expenses related to the UniFirst transaction. Investors may focus on integration costs and whether the deal produces the expected long-term benefits. Cintas Q1 results
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sentiment remain risks: CTAS trades at a high earnings multiple, and analysts’ opinions are mixed. Reported insider activity also showed recent selling without purchases, which may add caution despite the strong quarter. Analyst opinions on Cintas

About Cintas

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.