CTAS stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Cintas Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $216.31 — +6.3% versus the last price of $203.51. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CTAS historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CTAS.
CTAS annual returns by year
Congress trading in CTAS
7 members of Congress have disclosed trading CTAS — 5 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $204,000. Most recent disclosure: Sep 23, 2025.
See who in Congress traded CTAS →Insider activity in CTAS
CTAS's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 sales ($2.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 22, 2026.
| Jul 22, 2026 | Tysoe Ronald W | Director | Sell | $872,164 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Barstad Melanie W. | Director | Sell | $1.9M |
About Cintas Corporation
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; eye-wash stations; safety training; fire extinguishers; sprinkler systems; and alarm services. The company sells its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. It serves gaming, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, government, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, skilled trades, and food processing industries. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CTAS Key Statistics
CTAS in plain English
- P/E ratio (41.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CTAS's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (40.71%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (17.75%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.01%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CTAS stock: frequently asked questions
What is Cintas Corporation's stock price today?
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) last traded at $203.51 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $161.16 and $225.85.
Is CTAS stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CTAS is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $216.31 — about +6.3% versus the current price of $203.51. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CTAS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cintas Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $7,702 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 670%, or 22.7% per year.
Does CTAS pay a dividend?
Yes. Cintas Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.01% per year at today's share price.
What is CTAS's P/E ratio?
CTAS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 41.9, and 33.3 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CTAS stock?
Yes — 7 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CTAS under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $204,000.
What is Cintas Corporation's ticker symbol?
Cintas Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CTAS on the NASDAQ.
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