Cintas Corporation (CTAS) AI Stock Analysis

Cintas Corporation specializes in providing corporate identity uniforms and comprehensive business services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other services segments. Offerings include uniform rental and servicing, flame-resistant clothing, mats, mops, shop towels, restroom cleaning, and direct uniform sales. Cintas also provides first aid and safety solutions, alongside fire protection products and services to assist companies with safety regulations. It serves businesses ranging from small firms to large corporations through a dedicated distribution network.

Between FY2022 and FY2026, annual revenue grew from $7.85B to $11.26B, generating a 5-year revenue CAGR of 9.6%. Gross margin expanded from 46.2% in FY2022 to 50.5% in FY2026, while operating margin rose from 20.2% to 23.1%. Net income reached $2.00B in FY2026, up from $1.24B in FY2022. For the trailing twelve months ended August 31, 2026, revenue stood at $11.56B with an operating margin of 24.1% and EPS of $5.07. In the latest quarter ended August 31, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 10.9% year-over-year and quarterly earnings grew 13.3%.

As of August 31, 2026, Cintas held $243.6M in cash and short-term investments alongside total debt of $2.71B, resulting in net debt of $2.47B. The current ratio stood at 1.45, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52 on shareholders' equity of $5.20B. In FY2026, the company generated $2.28B in operating cash flow and $1.88B in free cash flow. Capital expenditures were $395.1M, while capital return included $952.1M spent on share buybacks and $701.5M paid in dividends.

Cintas holds a market capitalization of $84.85B and an enterprise value of $79.16B. The stock trades at a trailing P/E of 42.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 26.1x, above the median of its Nasdaq-100 Industrials peers, which sit at 28.5x and 19.9x respectively. Its forward P/E is 36.2x compared to the peer median of 22.2x, with a price-to-sales ratio of 7.3x versus 6.1x. Over the past year, the stock returned 17.1%, compared to 16.8% for the S&P 500, and delivered a 5-year return of 115.3% versus 83.0% for the index.

Cintas pays a quarterly dividend with a forward annual dividend of $2.08, providing a dividend yield of 0.97%. The payout ratio is 36.4%. Cintas has paid dividends for 43 consecutive years, with an annualized 5-year dividend growth rate of 19.1%. Its last ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.

Wall Street analysts hold 8 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings on the stock. The mean price target is $218.31, representing 2.2% upside from the last close of $213.69. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027, consensus estimates project EPS of $5.54 on revenue of $12.25B. For the following fiscal year, 18 analysts forecast EPS of $6.16 and revenue of $13.17B. The company beat EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.

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