Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CTAS Stock Forecast
Cintas stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $602.25 (represents a 189.86% upside from CTAS’s last price of $207.77) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 15 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
CTAS Price Target
The average price target for Cintas (CTAS) is $602.25 based on 1-year price targets from 15 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $850.00 to $170.00. This represents a potential 189.86% upside from CTAS's last price of $207.77.
CTAS Analyst Ratings
According to 15 Wall Street analysts, Cintas's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CTAS stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 9 'Buy' (60.00%), 4 'Hold' (26.67%), 2 'Sell' (13.33%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Cintas Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Caydee Blankenship | CFRA | $170.00 | $203.80 | -16.58% | -18.18% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | $735.00 | $759.63 | -3.24% | 253.76% |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Oliver Davies | Redburn Partners | $670.00 | $750.43 | -10.72% | 222.47% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $625.00 | $758.56 | -17.61% | 200.81% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Jasper Bibb | Truist Financial | $850.00 | $758.56 | 12.05% | 309.11% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Shlomo Rosenbaum | Stifel Nicolaus | $798.00 | $758.56 | 5.20% | 284.08% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $775.00 | $762.93 | 1.58% | 273.01% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Ashish Sabadra | RBC Capital | $725.00 | $687.03 | 5.53% | 248.94% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $790.00 | $684.62 | 15.39% | 280.23% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Jasper Bibb | Truist Financial | $775.00 | $682.03 | 13.63% | 273.01% |
The latest Cintas stock forecast, released on Sep 11, 2024 by Caydee Blankenship from CFRA, set a price target of $170.00, which represents a -16.58% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($203.80), and a -18.18% decrease from CTAS last price ($207.77).
Cintas Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 7 | 17 |
| Avg Price Target | $170.00 | $660.43 | $683.41 |
| Last Closing Price | $207.77 | $207.77 | $207.77 |
| Upside/Downside | -18.18% | 217.87% | 228.93% |
In the current month, the average price target of Cintas stock is $170.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -18.18% decrease as opposed to Cintas's last price of $207.77. This month's average price target is down -74.26% compared to last quarter, and down -75.12% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Underweight | Initialise |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Citigroup | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 15, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Sector Perform | Downgrade |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Citigroup | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| May 23, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Sell | Downgrade |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Cintas's last stock rating was published by Barclays on Sep 13, 2024. The company gave CTAS a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Cintas Financial Forecast
Cintas Revenue Forecast
| May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Mar 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.34B | $2.28B | - | - | $2.17B | $2.07B | - | $1.92B | $1.90B | $1.84B | - | $1.76B | $1.75B | $1.62B | - |
| Avg Forecast | $2.93B | $2.91B | $2.87B | $2.79B | $2.80B | $2.76B | $2.73B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.59B | $2.56B | $2.49B | $2.47B | $2.39B | $2.34B | $2.34B | $2.26B | $2.15B | $2.13B | $1.81B | $2.01B | $1.91B | $1.91B | $1.88B | $1.82B | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.70B | $1.56B | $1.80B |
| High Forecast | $2.93B | $2.91B | $2.87B | $2.79B | $2.80B | $2.76B | $2.73B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.59B | $2.56B | $2.50B | $2.47B | $2.39B | $2.34B | $2.34B | $2.26B | $2.15B | $2.13B | $2.18B | $2.41B | $1.92B | $1.92B | $1.90B | $1.84B | $1.77B | $1.77B | $1.72B | $1.58B | $1.82B |
| Low Forecast | $2.93B | $2.91B | $2.87B | $2.79B | $2.80B | $2.76B | $2.73B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.59B | $2.56B | $2.48B | $2.47B | $2.39B | $2.33B | $2.34B | $2.26B | $2.15B | $2.13B | $1.45B | $1.60B | $1.88B | $1.88B | $1.85B | $1.80B | $1.73B | $1.73B | $1.68B | $1.54B | $1.78B |
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.01% | - | - | 1.19% | 1.03% | - | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | - | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.04% | - |
Cintas's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 10 analysts is $2.34B, with a low forecast of $2.33B, and a high forecast of $2.34B. CTAS's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -0.06% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $2.34B (Aug 23).
Cintas EBITDA Forecast
| May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Mar 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $607.79M | $576.72M | - | - | $540.32M | $506.89M | - | $479.97M | $492.11M | $454.67M | - | $449.56M | $445.95M | $304.19M | - |
| Avg Forecast | $723.22M | $716.94M | $708.56M | $688.88M | $691.15M | $681.12M | $673.59M | $656.88M | $646.40M | $638.58M | $630.78M | $614.87M | $608.67M | $478.41M | $577.18M | $575.87M | $556.00M | $434.92M | $524.37M | $470.45M | $482.30M | $395.38M | $460.05M | $427.68M | $427.35M | $395.09M | $417.39M | $404.45M | $268.99M | $382.67M |
| High Forecast | $723.22M | $716.94M | $708.56M | $688.88M | $691.15M | $681.12M | $673.59M | $656.88M | $646.40M | $638.58M | $630.78M | $617.33M | $608.67M | $574.09M | $577.18M | $575.87M | $556.00M | $521.90M | $524.37M | $564.54M | $578.76M | $474.46M | $552.06M | $513.22M | $512.83M | $474.11M | $421.53M | $408.47M | $322.79M | $459.20M |
| Low Forecast | $723.22M | $716.94M | $708.56M | $688.88M | $691.15M | $681.12M | $673.59M | $656.88M | $646.40M | $638.58M | $630.78M | $612.42M | $608.67M | $382.73M | $574.71M | $575.87M | $556.00M | $347.93M | $524.37M | $376.36M | $385.84M | $316.30M | $368.04M | $342.15M | $341.88M | $316.07M | $412.12M | $399.35M | $215.20M | $306.13M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.06% | 1.04% | - | - | 1.15% | 1.05% | - | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.06% | - | 1.08% | 1.10% | 1.13% | - |
10 analysts predict CTAS's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $577.18M, with a high of $577.18M and a low of $574.71M. This is -5.04% lower than Cintas's previous annual EBITDA (Aug 23) of $607.79M.
Cintas Net Income Forecast
| May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Mar 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $385.08M | $346.20M | - | - | $351.69M | $294.46M | - | $294.67M | $331.18M | $267.72M | - | $284.86M | $300.00M | $144.59M | - |
| Avg Forecast | $126.39M | $125.01M | $126.79M | $125.98M | $124.52M | $121.57M | $116.07M | $116.73M | $112.28M | $109.86M | $104.77M | $103.44M | $98.02M | $296.87M | $90.13M | $94.93M | $82.46M | $269.88M | $78.26M | $316.61M | $280.18M | $245.35M | $282.44M | $287.82M | $251.64M | $240.93M | $225.59M | $219.99M | $127.86M | $218.27M |
| High Forecast | $126.39M | $125.01M | $126.79M | $125.98M | $124.52M | $121.57M | $116.07M | $116.73M | $112.28M | $109.86M | $104.77M | $106.54M | $98.02M | $356.25M | $91.94M | $94.93M | $82.46M | $323.86M | $78.26M | $379.93M | $336.21M | $294.42M | $338.92M | $345.39M | $301.96M | $289.11M | $228.50M | $222.83M | $153.43M | $261.92M |
| Low Forecast | $126.39M | $125.01M | $126.79M | $125.98M | $124.52M | $121.57M | $116.07M | $116.73M | $112.28M | $109.86M | $104.77M | $101.37M | $98.02M | $237.50M | $88.58M | $94.93M | $82.46M | $215.91M | $78.26M | $253.29M | $224.14M | $196.28M | $225.95M | $230.26M | $201.31M | $192.74M | $221.89M | $216.38M | $102.28M | $174.61M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.06% | 4.20% | - | - | 1.11% | 1.05% | - | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.06% | - | 1.26% | 1.36% | 1.13% | - |
Cintas's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $90.13M, with a range of $88.58M to $91.94M. CTAS's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -76.59% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $385.08M (Aug 23).
Cintas SG&A Forecast
| May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Mar 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $641.01M | $617.98M | - | - | $587.99M | $541.76M | - | $503.91M | $508.65M | $502.60M | - | $467.01M | $476.50M | $500.39M | - |
| Avg Forecast | $791.17M | $784.30M | $775.13M | $753.60M | $756.09M | $745.12M | $736.89M | $718.61M | $707.14M | $698.58M | $690.05M | $672.65M | $665.87M | $461.66M | $631.41M | $629.98M | $608.24M | $419.69M | $573.64M | $486.27M | $515.48M | $381.54M | $483.00M | $442.07M | $472.40M | $450.41M | $484.00M | $469.00M | $442.49M | $474.41M |
| High Forecast | $791.17M | $784.30M | $775.13M | $753.60M | $756.09M | $745.12M | $736.89M | $718.61M | $707.14M | $698.58M | $690.05M | $675.34M | $665.87M | $553.99M | $631.41M | $629.98M | $608.24M | $503.63M | $573.64M | $583.53M | $618.58M | $457.85M | $579.60M | $530.48M | $566.89M | $540.49M | $488.80M | $473.65M | $530.99M | $569.30M |
| Low Forecast | $791.17M | $784.30M | $775.13M | $753.60M | $756.09M | $745.12M | $736.89M | $718.61M | $707.14M | $698.58M | $690.05M | $669.96M | $665.87M | $369.33M | $628.72M | $629.98M | $608.24M | $335.75M | $573.64M | $389.02M | $412.38M | $305.23M | $386.40M | $353.65M | $377.92M | $360.33M | $477.89M | $463.08M | $353.99M | $379.53M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.02% | - | - | 1.21% | 1.05% | - | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.06% | - | 0.96% | 1.02% | 1.13% | - |
Cintas's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $631.41M, based on 10 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $628.72M to $631.41M. The forecast indicates a -1.50% fall compared to CTAS last annual SG&A of $641.01M (Aug 23).
Cintas EPS Forecast
| May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Mar 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.76 | $3.39 | - | - | $3.45 | $2.87 | - | $2.84 | $3.19 | $2.53 | - | $2.69 | $2.86 | $1.38 | - |
| Avg Forecast | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.23 | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.18 | $1.12 | $1.13 | $1.09 | $1.06 | $1.01 | $1.00 | $0.95 | $0.89 | $0.87 | $0.92 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $2.44 | $2.65 | $2.76 | $2.31 | $2.22 | $2.18 | $2.13 | $1.22 | $2.02 |
| High Forecast | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.23 | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.18 | $1.12 | $1.13 | $1.09 | $1.06 | $1.01 | $1.03 | $0.95 | $0.89 | $0.89 | $0.92 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $2.47 | $2.68 | $2.79 | $2.34 | $2.24 | $2.21 | $2.16 | $1.23 | $2.05 |
| Low Forecast | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.23 | $1.22 | $1.21 | $1.18 | $1.12 | $1.13 | $1.09 | $1.06 | $1.01 | $0.98 | $0.95 | $0.89 | $0.86 | $0.92 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $2.40 | $2.61 | $2.71 | $2.27 | $2.18 | $2.15 | $2.10 | $1.20 | $1.99 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.09% | 4.25% | - | - | 2.71% | 2.49% | - | 1.07% | 1.16% | 1.10% | - | 1.23% | 1.34% | 1.13% | - |
According to 10 Wall Street analysts, Cintas's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.87, with a low estimate of $0.86 and a high estimate of $0.89. This represents a -76.80% decrease compared to CTAS previous annual EPS of $3.76 (Aug 23).
Cintas Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAS | Cintas | $207.77 | $602.25 | 189.86% | Buy |
| KMX | CarMax | $78.78 | $216.65 | 175.01% | Buy |
| GPN | Global Payments | $110.44 | $163.79 | 48.31% | Buy |
| DLB | Dolby Laboratories | $71.70 | $90.00 | 25.52% | Buy |
| MMS | Maximus | $88.70 | $110.00 | 24.01% | - |
| LAD | Lithia Motors | $279.51 | $313.20 | 12.05% | Buy |
| AZZ | AZZ | $78.57 | $87.17 | 10.95% | Buy |
| CASS | Cass Information Systems | $41.99 | $44.00 | 4.79% | Buy |
| ARMK | Aramark | $38.21 | $39.70 | 3.90% | Buy |
| AN | AutoNation | $166.96 | $172.00 | 3.02% | Buy |
| RBA | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers | $85.10 | $78.30 | -7.99% | Buy |
| ABM | ABM Industries | $51.61 | $47.00 | -8.93% | Buy |
| CPRT | Copart | $50.23 | $35.50 | -29.33% | Buy |
| RELX | RELX | $47.71 | $26.00 | -45.50% | Hold |
CTAS Forecast FAQ
Is Cintas a good buy?
Yes, according to 15 Wall Street analysts, Cintas (CTAS) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 9 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 60.00% of CTAS's total ratings.
What is CTAS's price target?
Cintas (CTAS) average price target is $602.25 with a range of $170 to $850, implying a 189.86% from its last price of $207.77. The data is based on 15 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Cintas stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CTAS stock, the company can go up by 189.86% (from the last price of $207.77 to the average price target of $602.25), up by 309.11% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -18.18% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Cintas stock reach $300?
CTAS's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $602.25 supports the claim that Cintas can reach $300 in the near future.
What is Cintas's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $170 price target for Cintas (CTAS) this month, down -18.18% from its last price of $207.77. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 217.87% and increased by 228.93%, respectively.
What are Cintas's analysts' financial forecasts?
Cintas's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (May 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $10.96B (high $10.96B, low $10.96B), average EBITDA is $2.7B (high $2.7B, low $2.7B), average net income is $478.9M (high $478.9M, low $478.9M), average SG&A $2.96B (high $2.96B, low $2.96B), and average EPS is $4.63 (high $4.63, low $4.63). CTAS's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (May 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $11.51B (high $11.51B, low $11.51B), average EBITDA is $2.84B (high $2.84B, low $2.84B), average net income is $504.17M (high $504.17M, low $504.17M), average SG&A $3.1B (high $3.1B, low $3.1B), and average EPS is $4.88 (high $4.88, low $4.88).
Did the CTAS's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Cintas's last annual report (May 2023), the company's revenue was $8.82B, beating the average analysts forecast of $8.35B by 5.60%. Apple's EBITDA was $2.21B, beating the average prediction of $1.99B by 11.47%. The company's net income was $1.35B, beating the average estimation of $747.21M by 80.41%. Apple's SG&A was $2.37B, beating the average forecast of $2.09B by 13.55%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $13.21, beating the average prediction of $3.59 by 268.41%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Aug 2023), Cintas's revenue was $2.34B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $2.34B by 0.29%. The company's EBITDA was $607.79M, beating the average prediction of $575.87M by 5.54%. Cintas's net income was $385.08M, beating the average estimation of $94.93M by 305.65%. The company's SG&A was $641.02M, beating the average forecast of $629.98M by 1.75%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.76, beating the average prediction of $0.919 by 309.28%