Cintas Corporation (CTAS)

In the past six months, Cintas Corp. stock has experienced several key events. The share price was $193.12 as of January 9, 2026. Cintas reported Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 earnings on December 18, 2025, with an EPS of $1.21 and revenue of $2.80 billion. Cintas raised its fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of approximately $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion. Cintas proposed to acquire UniFirst for $275.00 per share in cash on December 22, 2025. Cintas announced a quarterly cash dividend and authorized a new $1.0 billion stock buyback program on October 28, 2025.

Analysis tools indicate identifiable mean and median monthly returns that can reveal seasonal patterns for Cintas. Financhill notes a "Seasonality Move" of 3.42% for Cintas Corp. stock, suggesting predictable fluctuations in demand throughout the year.

Cintas Corporation specializes in corporate identity uniforms and related business services, operating within the Industrials sector. Its core business is Uniform Rental and Facility Services, including the rental and servicing of uniforms, restroom cleaning, and uniform sales. Cintas also offers First Aid and Safety Services, including fire protection and safety courses. The company aims to help businesses maintain their image, ensure employee safety, and improve productivity.

Cintas Corporation's geographic footprint primarily spans the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company serves over one million businesses across North America and internationally through its extensive distribution network, local delivery routes, and local representatives.

In the past year, Cintas has maintained a strong brand reputation. Cintas was named to Forbes' America's Best-in-State Companies List in January 2026 and recognized as one of America's Best Companies by Forbes in December 2025. MarketBeat's evaluation scored Cintas higher than 93% of companies in the business services sector. Cintas has also hosted an annual America's Best Restroom® Contest since 2002.

Cintas Corp. has a diverse ownership structure, with institutional investors holding approximately 51.49% to 63.46% of the company's stock, insiders owning around 14.88% to 21.48%, and retail investors holding approximately 16.30% to 33.63%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. The largest individual shareholder is Scott D. Farmer, who owns 68.91 million shares, representing 17.23% of the company.