Cincinnati, Ohio-based Cintas Corporation (CTAS) engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $84.5 billion and operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company is expected to release its Q2 2027 earnings soon.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $1.36 on a diluted basis, up 12.4% from $1.21 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters, which is impressive.
For fiscal 2027, analysts project the company’s EPS to be $5.53, up 11.9% from $4.94 in fiscal 2026. Moreover, its EPS is expected to rise by roughly 11% year over year (YoY) to $6.14 in fiscal 2028.
CTAS stock has surged 18.6% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12% rise and the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLI) 9.7% rise during the same time frame.
On Sept. 24, CTAS stock rose 3% following the release of its better-than-expected Q1 2027 earnings. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 10.9% from the prior year’s quarter to $3 billion and surpassed the Street’s estimates. Moreover, its adjusted EPS came in at $1.39, also topping the consensus estimates. CTAS also lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $12.21 billion at the midpoint, along with expecting its EPS to be in the range of $5.45 to $5.54.
Analysts are somewhat bullish on CTAS, with the stock having a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Among the 20 analysts covering the stock, nine are recommending a “Strong Buy,” nine suggest a “Hold,” one recommends a “Moderate Sell,” and one suggests a “Strong Sell” for the stock. CTAS’ average analyst price target is $219.56, indicating a marginal upside from the current level.
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