Cintas Corporation Prepares to Release Q4 Earnings Report
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Cintas Corporation (CTAS) specializes in corporate identity uniforms and related business services, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. With a market capitalization of $84.5 billion, Cintas operates through three segments: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and Other Services.
Upcoming Q4 Earnings Announcement
The company is set to announce its Q4 results on Thursday, July 17. Analysts anticipate that CTAS will report an EPS of $1.07, which would represent a 7% increase from the $1 reported in the same quarter last year. Notably, Cintas has exceeded analysts’ bottom-line estimates in each of the past four quarters by significant margins.
Fiscal Projections for 2025 and 2026
For the entire fiscal 2025, CTAS is projected to deliver an EPS of $4.39, indicating a 15.8% rise from the $3.79 reported in fiscal 2024. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, earnings are expected to grow further by 10.5% year-over-year to reach $4.85 per share.
Performance Comparison Against Industry Benchmarks
CTAS stock has experienced a 28.6% increase over the past 52 weeks, considerably outpacing the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 8% gains and the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 10.6% returns in the same period.
Impressive Q3 Results Boost Investor Confidence
Cintas saw its stock prices surge 5.8% following the release of strong Q3 results on March 26. The company reported an 8.4% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $2.6 billion, which exceeded analysts’ expectations. This success was bolstered by solid organic growth across its segments and contributions from acquisitions. Furthermore, Cintas demonstrated effective expense management, yielding an improvement in profit margins. The net income for the quarter rose by 16.6% compared to the previous year, reaching $463.5 million, while its EPS of $1.13 beat consensus estimates by 7.6%, significantly enhancing investor confidence.
Analyst Ratings and Market Position
The consensus outlook for CTAS stock remains cautiously optimistic, with an overall “Moderate Buy” rating. Among the 19 analysts covering the stock, there are seven “Strong Buys,” nine “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and two “Strong Sells.” Currently, the stock is trading just below its average price target of $213.75.
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