Representative Rick Larsen (D-Washington) recently bought shares of Cintas Co. (NASDAQ:CTAS). In a filing disclosed on January 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cintas stock on January 7th.
Representative Rick Larsen also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) on 1/7/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 1/7/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) on 1/7/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) on 1/7/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) on 1/7/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 1/7/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 1/7/2025.
Cintas Stock Performance
Cintas stock opened at $195.70 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $78.97 billion, a PE ratio of 49.42, a P/E/G ratio of 4.16 and a beta of 1.37. Cintas Co. has a 12 month low of $146.29 and a 12 month high of $228.12. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $206.61 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $204.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 1.33.
Cintas Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be issued a $0.39 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.80%. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 37.59%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on CTAS. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Cintas from $210.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, September 27th. Royal Bank of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $215.00 price target on shares of Cintas in a research note on Friday, December 20th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Cintas from $225.00 to $215.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 20th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Cintas from $730.00 to $200.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Cintas from $185.00 to $202.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $198.46.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Cintas
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cintas
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Cintas by 226.7% in the second quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 49 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP grew its position in Cintas by 500.0% during the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 108 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. 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 lifted its holdings in shares of Cintas by 433.3% in the third quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 128 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Addison Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Cintas by 495.7% in the third quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 137 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 114 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 63.46% of the company’s stock.
About Representative Larsen
Rick Larsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2001. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. Larsen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 6, 2024. Since at least 2011, Larsen has been assigned to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Larsen’s first position as an elected official was in 1998 as a member of the Snohomish County Council. Larsen earned his bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University. After earning his master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Minnesota, Larsen worked as the director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and then as an economic development official with the Port of Everett. He went on to serve on the Snohomish County Council before seeking election to the U.S. House.
About Cintas
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.
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