Czech National Bank Increases Stock Holdings in Cintas Corporation $CTAS

Czech National Bank grew its holdings in shares of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) by 3.5% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 90,072 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,076 shares during the quarter. Czech National Bank’s holdings in Cintas were worth $16,940,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in CTAS. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Cintas by 9.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,268 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $232,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cintas by 42.3% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,441 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $321,000 after acquiring an additional 428 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Cintas by 7.9% during the 2nd quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 26,486 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $5,903,000 after acquiring an additional 1,941 shares during the period. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Cintas by 29.7% during the 2nd quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 15,506 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,456,000 after acquiring an additional 3,551 shares during the period. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Cintas by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 288,468 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $64,205,000 after purchasing an additional 3,667 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 63.46% of the company’s stock.

Cintas Stock Down 4.5%

Shares of CTAS opened at $168.85 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $193.54 and its 200 day moving average is $191.81. The company has a current ratio of 1.98, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. Cintas Corporation has a 12-month low of $168.02 and a 12-month high of $229.24. The company has a market capitalization of $67.52 billion, a PE ratio of 49.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.95.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The business services provider reported $1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.24. Cintas had a return on equity of 41.47% and a net margin of 17.57%.The business had revenue of $2.84 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.82 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.13 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Cintas Corporation will post 4.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cintas Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were given a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio is currently 52.48%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently commented on CTAS shares. Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating and issued a $181.00 target price (up from $176.00) on shares of Cintas in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Cintas from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Robert W. Baird raised Cintas from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Argus upgraded Cintas to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Bank of America began coverage on shares of Cintas in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $215.00 target price for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Cintas currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $216.92.

Cintas News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Cintas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results showed steady top‑line growth and margin improvement — revenue was $2.84B (up 8.9% YoY) with organic growth and record margins, and management raised FY2026 guidance, which supports near‑term earnings visibility. Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market coverage highlighting margin expansion and a stronger outlook reinforces the company’s operational momentum and supports longer‑term cash flow expectations. Crude Oil Moves Lower; Cintas Raises FY2026 Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings were essentially inline with consensus — reported EPS of $1.24 matched expectations — which removes an earnings surprise as a catalyst for big upside or downside. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Company recognition on workplace rankings may help recruiting and retention over time but is unlikely to move the stock materially in the near term. Cintas Earns Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026 Award
• Negative Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus trimmed its price target from $222 to $190 and moved to a “Hold” rating, cutting an analyst endorsement that may reduce buying interest and contributed to downward pressure. Stifel Lowers Price Target on Cintas
• Negative Sentiment: Shares recently reached a new 1‑year low and are trading below the 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages, which can trigger technical selling from momentum funds and stop orders. Cintas Reaches New 1-Year Low
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concern around the UniFirst acquisition — integration costs, potential regulatory scrutiny and execution risk — is likely keeping some holders cautious despite potential long‑term synergies. Cintas Profit Rises Ahead of UniFirst Merger

Cintas Profile

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is a provider of business services and products focused on workplace appearance, safety and facility maintenance. The company is best known for its uniform rental and corporate apparel programs, which include rental, leasing and direct-purchase options, laundering and garment repair. Cintas markets its services to a wide range of end-users, including manufacturing, food service, healthcare, hospitality, retail and government customers.

Beyond uniforms, Cintas offers a suite of facility services and products designed to help organizations maintain clean, safe and compliant workplaces.