Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) Issues FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $250.00 price objective (up from $245.00) on shares of Cintas in a report 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. Bank of America upgraded Cintas from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the company from $200.00 to $230.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup reissued a “sell” rating and set a $180.00 price target (up from $175.00) on shares of Cintas in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $231.00 price target on shares of Cintas in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $213.85.

Cintas Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ CTAS traded down $1.99 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $196.81. The company had a trading volume of 1,048,511 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,133,700. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $202.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $185.63. 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 stock has a market cap of $78.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.58, a PEG ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.91. Cintas has a 12 month low of $161.16 and a 12 month high of $219.16.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 23rd. The business services provider reported $1.39 earnings per share 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%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.20 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter 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, research analysts expect that Cintas will post 5.49 earnings per share for the current year.

Cintas Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a $0.52 dividend. This is an increase from Cintas’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.61%.

More Cintas News

Here are the key news stories impacting Cintas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Cintas reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, above the $1.35 analyst consensus and up from $1.20 a year earlier. Revenue increased 10.9% to $3.01 billion, while organic revenue growth reached 8.9%. Cintas Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2027 forecast. Cintas increased its revenue outlook to $12.15 billion-$12.27 billion and adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $5.45-$5.54. Operating income rose 15.2% to $711.9 million, and gross margin expanded to 51.5% from 50.3% a year earlier. Cintas Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability remained robust. Net income climbed 12.3% to $551.7 million, with a reported net margin of 17.75% and return on equity of 42.05%. The results suggest resilient demand for uniforms, facility services and workplace safety offerings.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed. While 646 institutional investors added CTAS shares in the latest quarter, 842 reduced their positions. Large additions from Invesco, Bank of New York Mellon and JPMorgan were offset by notable selling from Winslow Capital.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling may weigh on sentiment. Insiders made three open-market sales and no purchases during the past six months, including sales by Melanie Barstad and Ronald Tysoe totaling more than $3.5 million.
• Negative Sentiment: Expectations are elevated. CTAS trades at a relatively high earnings multiple, leaving less room for disappointment even after the quarterly beat. Investors may also be monitoring $14.4 million of UniFirst transaction expenses and integration-related costs.

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.