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Valued at $80.9 billion by market cap, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is a leading corporate identity and business solutions provider serving organizations across North America. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including uniform rentals, facility services, first aid and safety supplies, and fire protection solutions. Cintas is set to announce its Q3 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, Mar. 26.
Ahead of this event, analysts project CTAS to report a profit of $1.05 per share, up 9.4% from $0.96 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has a solid track record of consistently beating Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in each of the last four quarters.
In Q2, Cintas posted an adjusted EPS of $1.09, exceeding consensus estimates by 7.9%, driven by robust revenue growth, strategic pricing, and operational efficiencies.
For fiscal 2025, analysts expect CTAS to report an EPS of $4.31, up 13.7% from $3.79 in fiscal 2024. Furthermore, in fiscal 2026, EPS is projected to grow 10.7% year-over-year to $4.77.
Cintas' shares have increased 34.1% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 24.1% gains and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 21.9% return over the same period.
Cintas’ stock plunged nearly 11% on Dec. 19 after releasing its Q2 earnings. Revenue rose 7.8% to $2.56 billion, aligning with analysts' estimates. Operating income climbed 18.4% to $591.4 million, up from $499.7 million in the prior year quarter.
Cintas has slightly raised its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance. The updated outlook projects total revenue between $10.26 billion and $10.32 billion, reflecting a growth of 6.9% to 7.5% compared to fiscal 2024.
Analysts' consensus view on Cintas’ stock is cautious, with a "Hold" rating overall. Among 18 analysts covering the stock, six recommend a "Strong Buy," nine suggest a "Hold," one gives a “Moderate Sell,” and two indicate a “Strong Sell” rating. This outlook is less optimistic than three months ago when the consensus rating was "Moderate Buy." As of writing, the stock is trading above its mean price target of $198.57.
