Cintas (CTAS)
NASDAQIndustrialsSpecialty Business ServicesSnapshot 2026-07-07
$181.83+2.01%
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Track CTAS free→Cintas grows revenue about 10% a year, reaching $11.2 billion in fiscal 2026. Profit per share is rising, with EPS guidance raised to about $4.88. The company strengthens its market position by acquiring UniFirst. It has a strong credit facility to support growth and capital needs.
Cintas trades at a high price relative to peers, with a P/E of 38 versus 29 median. If revenue growth slows below 7% or EPS falls short of guidance, profitability could weaken. The acquisition integration risks and credit costs may pressure margins.
The market prices Cintas about 53% above our fair value near $118, expecting roughly 10% revenue growth. Our view aligns with consensus growth but sees limited upside given the premium valuation.
Breaks if: Acquisition causes material profit or cash flow decline in FY27
Breaks if: Credit facility reduced below $1.5 billion or covenant breach
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Cintas entered into a new $2.0 billion revolving credit facility to support capital allocation.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $4.60 in FY26
Cintas is focused on raising its EPS guidance, indicating improved profitability.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. EPS increased from $1.09 in 2025-Q2 to $1.24 in 2026-Q3, showing improved profitability. The company has consistently raised its EPS guidance, with the latest range set at $4.86 to $4.90, indicating a positive trajectory.
“Raising our adjusted diluted EPS to a range of $4.86 to $4.90.”
“Raising our diluted EPS guidance from a range of $4.74 to $4.86 to a range of $4.81 to $4.88.”
“Raising our diluted EPS guidance from a range of $4.71 to $4.85 to a range of $4.74 to $4.86.”
“Diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $4.71 to $4.85.”
Breaks if: Annual revenue falls below $10.5B in FY26
Cintas aims to increase its annual revenue guidance, reflecting growth expectations.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Revenue grew from $2.47B in 2024-Q4 to $2.84B in 2026-Q3, reflecting consistent growth. The company has been delivering on its revenue guidance increases, with the latest guidance set at $11.21B to $11.24B for the fiscal year.
“We are raising our annual revenue expectations to a range of $11.21 billion to $11.24 billion.”
“We are raising our annual revenue expectations from a range of $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion to a range of $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion.”
“We are raising our annual revenue expectations from a range of $11.00 billion to $11.15 billion to a range of $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion.”
“For fiscal 2026, revenue is expected to be in the range of $11.00 billion to $11.15 billion.”