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CTAS Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Cintas · Industrials · Specialty Business Services
CTAS live signal snapshot
Shares of CTAS were last at $227.26, up 0.88% on the day, trading within 2.7% of its 52-week high of $233.46. Our AI model's current call on CTAS is BUY, with 87% confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $234.28, a 3.1% move from the last price.
CTAS's 14-day RSI is 53.5 — a neutral zone, with no decisive edge for bulls or bears. The MACD indicator trails its signal line, with a histogram of -0.08 pointing to selling pressure. Its 50-day average ($207.85) is holding 8.5% above the 200-day ($191.51), the pattern chartists call a golden cross.
16 Wall Street analysts covering CTAS put the average price target at $218.44 (range $181.00–$250.00), implying 3.9% downside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 10 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 9 Hold).
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About Cintas
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is a specialty business services company in the industrials sector, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States. Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and other garments in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It has a market value of about $90.2 billion and roughly 48,100 full-time employees. Its beta of 0.86 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
CTAS performance vs. the market
Year to date, CTAS has gained 20.8%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 22.7%, 11.2 points better than the S&P 500. Its +10.1% move over the past month extends a +13.2% three-month run.
| Period | CTAS | Sector (XLI) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +10.1% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +13.2% | −8.0% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +20.8% | +10.2% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +22.7% | +10.9% | +11.5% |
Cintas financials at a glance
Cintas's most recent quarter (ended Aug 31, 2026) brought in $3.0 billion of revenue and net income of $552 million (a 18.3% net margin). Revenue was up 10.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.8 on trailing earnings of $5.07 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.7 billion, and total debt equals 52% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $3.0B | $552M |
| May 31, 2026 | $2.9B | $511M |
| Feb 28, 2026 | $2.8B | $502M |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $2.8B | $495M |
CTAS vs. its peers
CTAS's +20.8% this year ranks ahead of 4 of the 5 big industrials names below. The strongest of the group this year is GE Vernova (GEV, +23.7%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas (CTAS) | $227.26 | +20.8% | 44.8 | BUY |
| Copart (CPRT) | $32.17 | −17.8% | 20.8 | BUY |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $342.75 | +11.3% | 39.2 | BUY |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $601.61 | +5.0% | 23.6 | HOLD |
| RTX (RTX) | $201.29 | +9.8% | 32.7 | BUY |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $808.24 | +23.7% | 21.2 | HOLD |
CTAS stock: common questions
What is the CTAS stock price target?
16 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $218.44, in a range of $181.00–$250.00, versus a recent price of $227.26. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $234.28 over the next month.
Is CTAS a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates CTAS a BUY at 87% confidence. Among analysts, 10 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 9 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has CTAS stock performed this year?
Year to date, CTAS has gained 20.8%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 22.7%, 11.2 points better than the S&P 500. Its +10.1% move over the past month extends a +13.2% three-month run.
What is CTAS's 52-week high and low?
CTAS has traded between $161.16 and $233.46 over the past 52 weeks; at $227.26 it is within 2.7% of its 52-week high of $233.46.
What sector is CTAS in, and who are its peers?
CTAS is in the industrials sector (specialty business services). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Copart (CPRT), GE Aerospace (GE), Caterpillar (CAT), RTX (RTX).
How accurate is the CTAS forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines CTAS's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.