Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Stock Forecast
CTAS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $218.31 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +2.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $163.55 – $216.53
CTAS analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CTAS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CTAS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $1.36 | $1.34 | $1.39 | $1.21 | +12.6% | 14 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $1.34 | $1.31 | $1.37 | $1.24 | +8.4% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.54 | $5.46 | $5.62 | $4.94 | +12.2% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.16 | $5.93 | $6.44 | $5.54 | +11.2% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CTAS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $3.03B | $3.01B | $3.05B | +8.2% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $3.03B | $3.01B | $3.04B | +6.6% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.25B | $12.19B | $12.28B | +8.7% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.17B | $13.00B | $13.32B | +7.5% | 18 |
CTAS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CTAS revenue: reported and forecast
CTAS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $1.36 | $1.35 | $1.35 | $1.36 | $1.36 | +0.1% | 6 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $1.37 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.34 | $1.34 | −1.9% | 2 up · 9 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.43 | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.53 | $5.54 | +2.0% | 14 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.05 | $6.10 | $6.11 | $6.16 | $6.16 | +1.8% | 13 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CTAS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CTAS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CTAS
20 analysts cover Cintas; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $218.31, 2.2% above the latest close of $213.69. Analysts expect earnings of $5.54 per share for FY2027, +12.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $6.16 per share on revenue of $13.2 billion. Cintas beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CTAS forecast FAQ
What is Cintas's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cintas is $218.31, 2.2% above the latest close of $213.69.
Is Cintas a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Cintas, 8 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cintas's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.54 per share for FY2027 (range $5.46 to $5.62); for FY2028 the estimate is $6.16.
What is Cintas's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $12.2 billion, growth of 8.7%; for FY2028 it is $13.2 billion.
Does Cintas usually beat earnings estimates?
Cintas reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.