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Cintas Corporation

NasdaqGS-CTAS

Company Overview

Cintas Corporation provides 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. It also offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. The company 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. Cintas Corporation was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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    Commercial Services and Supplies

  • Year Founded

    1968

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Bulls Say

  • Cintas’ size begets size; its economic moat grows with the company so long as Cintas doesn’t stray from its core operations.

  • The firm’s founding family, the Farmers, own over 14% of shares, and current executive chairman, Scott Farmer, is the son of the founder. We think this has helped Cintas maintain its long-term mindset and customer-centric culture.

  • Cintas minimizes single-supplier risk by having two or more suppliers for over 90% of its products. It has maintained a stable inventory turnover ratio for well over two decades.

Bears Say

  • Cintas offers undifferentiated services held together by a replicable company culture.

  • The firm has outperformed its peers for over a decade, and it is primed for a period of underperformance.

  • Long-term executive compensation is based on EPS and sales growth, two metrics that can incentivize growth at all costs.

Source: Morningstar Analysis - Sep 24, 2025

What's happening

Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025

Cintas Corporation Faces Mixed Performance Amid Market Volatility

  • Cintas Corporation initiated a $1 billion stock buyback plan, reflecting management's confidence in the company's valuation.
  • The company received recognition from Forbes as one of America's Best Companies, enhancing its brand image.
  • Despite positive developments, concerns about market volatility and competitive pressures affected investor sentiment.

Over the past month, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) experienced a modest overall movement of 0.4%, indicating underperformance compared to the S&P 500's return of 1.5%. This period was characterized by mixed sentiments regarding its financial performance and market positioning. On December 8, CTAS faced a notable decline of 2.0%, driven by broader concerns about operational metrics despite analysts generally viewing it favorably relative to competitors.

Leading up to key earnings announcements scheduled for December 18, bullish sentiment emerged on December 11 when CTAS saw an increase of 1.7%. Analysts projected earnings of $1.18 per share and revenue around $2.77 billion for Q2 2026 during this time frame. Additionally, the company reported a solid net margin of 17.54% and an impressive return on equity at 40.41%. Management’s announcement of a substantial stock buyback plan worth $1 billion signaled confidence in the stock’s valuation amidst cautious analyst ratings that reflected mixed outlooks.

On December 10, recognition from Forbes as one of America's Best Companies further bolstered positive sentiment with a price increase of approximately 1.1%. This accolade highlighted Cintas's strong brand image and operational excellence within its sector while contributing positively to investor perceptions during this timeframe.

Despite these positive developments, bearish trends persisted due to underlying concerns about market volatility and institutional investor holdings comprising over half (63%) of shares outstanding noted on December 8 when CTAS dropped significantly again by -2%. Although Cintas maintained lower volatility compared to the S&P average with a beta value close to one (0.96), apprehensions regarding future growth potential against competitive pressures remained prevalent.

Overall, while certain factors enhanced CTAS's reputation during this month-long review period—such as upcoming earnings expectations—the stock ultimately lagged behind broader market performance indicators like the S&P index by -1.1% and underperformed against the Industrials sector (XLI) by -2.9%.

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