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Valued at a market cap of $84.7 billion, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is a leading provider of corporate identity uniforms and related business services, catering to a wide range of industries across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company helps over one million businesses maintain a professional image and ensure workplace safety.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as “large-cap” stocks and Cintas fits this criterion perfectly. It offers a diverse array of products and services, including uniform rental, floor care, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire protection services, and safety training. Through its comprehensive services, Cintas supports businesses in creating clean, safe, and efficient environments for their employees and customers.
However, CTAS saw a 7.9% decline from its 52-week high of $228.12 reached on Nov. 26. Shares of this uniform rental company have risen nearly 3% over the past three months, lagging behind the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 8.5% return over the same time frame.
Nevertheless, in the longer term, CTAS stock is up 39.5% on a YTD basis, outperforming XLI’s 22.1% gain. Shares of CTAS have climbed 51.9% over the past 52 weeks, compared to XLI’s 26.5% return over the same time frame.
CTAS has been trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving average since last year.
Shares of Cintas rose 1.2% on Sept. 25 after the company reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.10 per share, beating the consensus estimate. The company's total revenue rose 6.8% year-over-year to $2.5 billion, driven by robust growth in both its Uniform Rental and Facility Services and First Aid and Safety Services segments. Additionally, Cintas raised its full-year fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to $10.2 billion - $10.3 billion and earnings per share guidance to $4.17 - $4.25, which exceeded analysts’ expectations.
CTAS has also outpaced its rival, Copart, Inc. (CPRT), which experienced a 25.9% increase on a YTD basis.
Despite CTAS’ outperformance over the past year, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from 18 analysts' coverage, and as of writing, CTAS is trading above the mean price target of $205.91.
