• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $199.63
  • Forecasted Upside: -8.74%
  • Number of Analysts: 17
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 9 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$218.75
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Analyst Price Target for CTAS

Analyst Price Target is $199.63
▼ -8.74% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 17 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Cintas in the last 3 months. The average price target is $199.63, with a high forecast of $245.00 and a low forecast of $142.50. The average price target represents a -8.74% upside from the last price of $218.75.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 17 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Cintas. This rating has held steady since June 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/28/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/26/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
5/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
8/22/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
10/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
11/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
9/27/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $245.00
9/26/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$730.00 ➝ $200.00
9/26/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$212.00 ➝ $236.00
9/26/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$219.00 ➝ $240.00
9/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$184.00 ➝ $191.00
9/26/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$170.00 ➝ $185.00
9/26/2024Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$181.00 ➝ $215.00
9/26/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$194.00 ➝ $209.00
9/17/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$212.50 ➝ $225.00
9/13/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$850.00 ➝ $210.00
8/13/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeStrong Sell
8/12/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$183.75
8/9/2024Redburn AtlanticInitiated CoverageNeutral$167.50
7/19/2024Baird R WDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/19/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$197.50 ➝ $218.50
7/19/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$175.00 ➝ $212.50
7/19/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$143.75 ➝ $156.25
7/19/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$193.75 ➝ $212.50
7/19/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$166.75 ➝ $199.50
7/19/2024Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$187.50 ➝ $193.75
7/15/2024Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$181.25
5/24/2024CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$132.50 ➝ $142.50
4/1/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/28/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $193.75
3/28/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $197.50
3/28/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$157.25 ➝ $181.50
3/28/2024Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$168.75 ➝ $181.25
3/28/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $187.50
3/28/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $197.50
3/28/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.25 ➝ $191.25
2/29/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$157.50 ➝ $175.00
1/25/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.25 ➝ $165.00
12/22/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00 ➝ $160.00
12/22/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$156.25 ➝ $161.25
12/22/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$131.25 ➝ $161.25
12/22/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$131.50 ➝ $146.25
12/8/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$137.75 ➝ $147.50
11/13/2023Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$156.25
10/4/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$137.50 ➝ $132.50
10/2/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeBuy ➝ Conviction-Buy
9/27/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$131.25
9/27/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$130.25 ➝ $131.50
9/27/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$145.00 ➝ $141.25
9/27/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$131.00 ➝ $135.00
9/12/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$130.75 ➝ $145.00
7/24/2023CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $137.50
7/14/2023ArgusBoost Target$127.50 ➝ $135.00
7/14/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$104.75 ➝ $110.25
7/14/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$127.50 ➝ $135.00
7/14/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$137.50 ➝ $143.75
7/14/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$128.00 ➝ $130.25
7/14/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$117.50 ➝ $125.00
7/14/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $137.50
7/10/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$131.00 ➝ $135.50
5/31/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$137.50
4/27/2023CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$135.00
3/31/2023Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$128.00 ➝ $121.75
3/30/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$131.25
3/30/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$100.25 ➝ $104.75
3/30/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$128.25 ➝ $130.75
3/30/2023ArgusBoost Target$125.00 ➝ $127.50
3/30/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$125.75 ➝ $128.00
3/30/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $128.00
12/22/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$98.25 ➝ $112.50
12/22/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$122.50 ➝ $126.75
12/22/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$118.75 ➝ $125.00
12/22/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$93.25 ➝ $100.25
12/21/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$123.75 ➝ $132.50
12/2/2022BarclaysBoost Target$108.75 ➝ $125.00
11/28/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$112.50 ➝ $131.25
10/25/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$115.75
9/29/2022Morgan StanleyBoost Target$88.00 ➝ $93.25
9/29/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$118.75 ➝ $112.50
9/28/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$103.75 ➝ $108.75
9/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$90.50 ➝ $88.00
8/17/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $118.75
7/15/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$89.25 ➝ $90.50
7/15/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$114.50 ➝ $110.00
7/15/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower Target$118.75 ➝ $112.50
7/15/2022BarclaysLower Target$125.00 ➝ $108.75
7/12/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$98.25
7/5/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$129.25 ➝ $116.25
5/26/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$97.25 ➝ $89.25
3/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$129.25
3/25/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$107.50 ➝ $114.50
3/25/2022ArgusLower Target$122.50 ➝ $112.50
3/24/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$104.00 ➝ $97.25
3/23/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$115.00 ➝ $123.25
3/11/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral
1/5/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$99.75 ➝ $104.00
12/29/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$102.50 ➝ $122.50
12/23/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$91.25 ➝ $99.75
12/23/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$117.50 ➝ $125.00
11/30/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$112.50 ➝ $118.75
9/30/2021Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$95.75 ➝ $100.00
9/30/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$92.00 ➝ $91.25
9/23/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$88.25 ➝ $92.00
9/15/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
9/2/2021Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$112.50
7/20/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$97.50 ➝ $102.50
7/16/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$83.25 ➝ $88.25
7/16/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$87.50 ➝ $93.75
7/16/2021Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$97.25 ➝ $106.25
7/16/2021BarclaysBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$101.25 ➝ $103.75
6/22/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$96.75 ➝ $102.75
3/18/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$81.00 ➝ $83.25
2/16/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
1/6/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$65.25 ➝ $81.00
12/23/2020Northcoast ResearchReiterated RatingNeutral
12/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $65.25
12/23/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$80.75 ➝ $91.25
12/23/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $101.25
12/8/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $101.25
10/20/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$56.50 ➝ $60.00
10/13/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$87.50 ➝ $95.00
10/1/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$91.25 ➝ $100.00
10/1/2020ArgusInitiated CoverageBuy$90.00
9/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost Target$72.00 ➝ $80.75
9/24/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$88.00 ➝ $91.25
9/24/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$51.75 ➝ $56.50
9/24/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$86.75 ➝ $90.00
9/23/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingHold
7/26/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingHold
7/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$62.25 ➝ $72.00
7/24/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$47.50 ➝ $51.75
7/24/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$79.50 ➝ $86.75
7/21/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$75.50 ➝ $81.25
7/10/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$43.50 ➝ $47.50
6/11/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$62.50 ➝ $79.50
5/27/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$63.75
5/14/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $51.25
5/14/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$39.25 ➝ $40.00
5/14/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $62.50
5/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$42.75 ➝ $43.50
4/6/2020William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
3/20/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Neutral$66.25 ➝ $50.00
3/20/2020Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$43.75
1/3/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
12/18/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$68.75 ➝ $70.50
12/18/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$55.75 ➝ $58.75
12/18/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$70.75 ➝ $75.00
11/27/2019Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$77.00
11/21/2019Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$77.00 ➝ $77.00
(Data available from 11/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.55 (Strong Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 48 very positive mentions
  • 34 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/24/2024
  • 9 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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5/24/2024
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  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
6/23/2024
  • 15 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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7/23/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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8/22/2024
  • 39 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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9/21/2024
  • 37 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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10/21/2024
  • 110 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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11/20/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 110 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Cintas logo
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. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. It provides its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cintas Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation.
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Today's Range

Now: $218.75
Low: $216.21
High: $218.77

50 Day Range

MA: $210.05
Low: $201.38
High: $225.72

52 Week Range

Now: $218.75
Low: $136.87
High: $227.35

Volume

1,016,020 shs

Average Volume

1,448,242 shs

Market Capitalization

$88.22 billion

P/E Ratio

55.24

Dividend Yield

0.72%

Beta

1.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Cintas?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued stock ratings on Cintas in the last twelve months: Baird R W, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Redburn Atlantic, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Cintas?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Cintas in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $199.63, suggesting a possible downside of 8.7%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting CTAS will reach $245.00 in the next twelve months. Citigroup Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $142.50 for Cintas in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Cintas?

Cintas currently has 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in CTAS, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Cintas?

Other companies that are similar to Cintas include Copart, Iron Mountain, UniFirst, McGrath RentCorp and OPENLANE. Learn More about companies similar to Cintas.

How do I contact Cintas' investor relations team?

Cintas' physical mailing address is 6800 CINTAS BOULEVARD; P O BOX 625737, CINCINNATI OH, 45262. The business services provider's listed phone number is (513) 459-1200 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Cintas is www.cintas.com. Learn More about contacing Cintas investor relations.