Cintas Corporation

Cintas Corporation

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Market Cap$68.36B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Cintas CorporationCintas Corporation35.51.05%40%6.30.6

Earnings Call Q3 2026

March 25, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: Cintas reported record revenues of $2.84 billion in Q3 FY2026, representing an 8.9% growth year-over-year, with an organic growth rate of 8.2%. Gross margin increased to 51%, a 40 basis point rise from the prior year, and diluted EPS grew by 9.7% to $1.24, highlighting continued operational efficiency and strong demand across all business segments.
Increased Guidance: The company raised its FY2026 financial guidance, projecting revenue between $11.21 billion to $11.24 billion (8.4% to 8.7% growth) and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.86 to $4.90 (10.5% to 11.4% growth). This positive outlook indicates confidence in sustained growth and profitability despite macroeconomic challenges.
Challenges with Inflation and Energy Costs: Rising fuel prices have impacted operational costs, with energy expenses representing 1.7% of revenue, flat year-over-year. The company acknowledges the challenge of managing fluctuating energy costs but believes that existing operational efficiencies will help mitigate the financial impact.

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Target Price by Analysts

41.6% upsideCintas Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$120.99

Current Fair Value

28.3% downside

Overvalued by 28.3% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$68.36 Billion
Enterprise Value$71.11 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.80 (1.05%)
Earnings per Share$4.48
Beta0.93
Outstanding Shares401,622,000

Return

Return on Equity40.46%ROE
Return on Assets18.93%
Return on Invested Capital30.11%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio35.52P/E Ratio
PEG422.15PEG
Price to Sales6.25Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio15.35Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue6.45
Enterprise Value to EBIT28.06
Enterprise Value to Net Income36
Total Debt to Enterprise0.04
Debt to Equity0.61Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
March 25, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.24
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.82 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 9, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.23
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.87 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.6723▲ 2.72%
Total Calls800,577▼ 19.48%
Total Puts538,195▼ 16.09%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %63.55%▲ 0.10%
Total Invested$43.18B▼ 9.94%
Investors Holding1,470▼ 42.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Cintas Corporation

Relevant Senate Committees

Finance

This committee controls taxation and influences corporate valuations through tax policy (corporate tax rates, deductions, credits), which directly impacts Cintas' profitability and financial performance.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates discretionary federal spending across all government agencies. Its decisions directly determine the funding available for federal contracts, including those Cintas might pursue for various services.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

This committee regulates labor laws, minimum wage, and union regulations, which directly impact Cintas' significant workforce and operational costs. It also influences occupational safety (OSHA), highly relevant for fire protection services.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

This committee regulates government procurement and federal efficiency, directly impacting Cintas' potential for federal contracts for facility services and fire protection for government agencies. It also influences federal building safety standards pertinent to fire protection.