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Cintas (CTAS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$226.27 +2.87 (+1.28%)
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Cintas - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
7

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cintas in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CTAS.

Consensus Price Target

$224.54
-0.77% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cintas, the average price target is $224.54. The highest price target for CTAS is $257.00, while the lowest price target for CTAS is $161.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.77% from the current price of $226.27.
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CTAS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$224.54$219.58$213.88$187.25
Forecasted Upside-0.77% Downside1.36% Upside-0.42% Downside-0.19% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

CTAS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CTAS Price Targets by Month

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Cintas Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCintasBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.72
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.65% Downside422.43% Upside13.81% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/18/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Joshua Chan
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $255.00+14.89%
7/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Toni Kaplan
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$213.00 ➝ $220.00-0.87%
7/18/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Wittmann
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$227.00 ➝ $230.00+3.64%
7/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Andrew Steinerman
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$239.00+10.94%
7/2/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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George Tong
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$233.00 ➝ $257.00+18.40%
7/1/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Jason Haas
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$196.00 ➝ $221.00-0.84%
6/9/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Ashish Sabadra
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$215.00 ➝ $240.00+7.06%
5/1/2025Redburn Atlantic
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O. Davies
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$171.00-19.22%
4/16/2025Argus
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J. Eade
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
4/10/2025Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$250.00+22.56%
3/27/2025Truist Financial
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Jasper Bibb
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $230.00+11.47%
2/24/2025Citigroup
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Leo Carrington
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Initiated CoverageSell$161.00-21.24%
9/27/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $245.00+20.10%
9/26/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$730.00 ➝ $200.00-4.71%
7/19/2024Baird R W
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A. Wittmann
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/19/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$166.75 ➝ $199.50+5.14%
4/1/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/28/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$157.25 ➝ $181.50+6.37%

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Should I Buy Cintas Stock? CTAS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cintas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cintas
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cintas Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $224, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Cintas Co. recently reported earnings that exceeded expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a solid net margin, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively.
  • With a recent increase in dividends, Cintas Co. demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The firm has a strong return on equity, suggesting effective management and a good return on investments made by shareholders.

Cintas
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cintas Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively high PE ratio, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent analyst ratings show mixed opinions, with some analysts downgrading the stock, which could signal potential volatility.
  • The company has a PEG ratio that suggests growth expectations may not be fully justified by its current earnings.
  • Despite a strong performance, the stock's beta indicates it may be more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, which can lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.

CTAS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cintas is $224.54, with a high forecast of $257.00 and a low forecast of $161.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cintas in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CTAS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CTAS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Cintas's stock has a predicted downside of -0.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cintas's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Cintas has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cintas less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Cintas is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CTAS compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CTAS) was last updated on 8/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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