Lineweaver Wealth Advisors LLC Buys 16,617 Shares of Cintas Corporation $CTAS

Lineweaver Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) by 104.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 32,560 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,617 shares during the quarter. Lineweaver Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Cintas were worth $6,124,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in Cintas in the third quarter worth $29,000. Alpine Bank Wealth Management boosted its stake in Cintas by 1,092.9% during the third quarter. Alpine Bank Wealth Management now owns 167 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the period. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Cintas during the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. WPG Advisers LLC increased its position in Cintas by 90.0% during the third quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 171 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Central Pacific Bank Trust Division raised its stake in shares of Cintas by 61.5% in the fourth quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 189 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 63.46% of the company’s stock.

Cintas Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of CTAS opened at $165.71 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $192.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $191.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.98, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $66.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.31, a P/E/G ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 0.95. Cintas Corporation has a 12-month low of $165.60 and a 12-month high of $229.24.

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The business services provider reported $1.24 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.24. Cintas had a net margin of 17.57% and a return on equity of 41.47%. The company had revenue of $2.84 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.13 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Cintas Corporation will post 4.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Cintas Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Cintas’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 52.48%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Cintas from $220.00 to $210.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Cintas from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Robert W. Baird raised shares of Cintas from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $250.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Cintas from $222.00 to $190.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $206.00 target price on shares of Cintas in a research note on Friday, December 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $216.92.

Key Headlines Impacting Cintas

Here are the key news stories impacting Cintas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results and outlook: Cintas reported fiscal Q3 EPS in line with consensus ($1.24) and revenue slightly above estimates, with organic growth around ~8% and management commentary that implied continued revenue and margin momentum; some writeups note the company lifted fiscal-2026 guidance. Cintas Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term value case & capital returns: Analysts and commentators highlight Cintas’ strong cash flow, dividend-aristocrat track record, ongoing share buybacks and the potential for significant synergies from the UniFirst acquisition to drive medium/long-term earnings upside. Cintas Corporation: The Deep Value Opportunity in Plain Sight
• Neutral Sentiment: UniFirst merger — opportunity vs. execution risk: Coverage notes the UniFirst acquisition is progressing (board approval cited) and could expand revenue and cost synergies, but the deal also introduces integration and potential regulatory/competition scrutiny that keeps outcomes uncertain. Assessing Cintas (CTAS) Valuation Ahead Of Q3 2026 Earnings And UniFirst M&A Update
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target cuts and caution: UBS trimmed its price target (from $235 to $228) but kept a Buy, citing margin strength and UniFirst opportunities; Stifel cut its target more sharply (to $190) and moved to a Hold — these downgrades reduce near-term investor enthusiasm and add selling pressure. UBS Cuts Cintas (CTAS) Price Target but Sees Opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and technical headwinds: Commentary flags Cintas’ premium valuation relative to peers and recent technical weakness (shares trading below key moving averages for now), which makes the stock more sensitive to any negative news or analyst revisions in the short term. MarketBeat CTAS coverage

Cintas Company Profile

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is a provider of business services and products focused on workplace appearance, safety and facility maintenance. The company is best known for its uniform rental and corporate apparel programs, which include rental, leasing and direct-purchase options, laundering and garment repair. Cintas markets its services to a wide range of end-users, including manufacturing, food service, healthcare, hospitality, retail and government customers.

Beyond uniforms, Cintas offers a suite of facility services and products designed to help organizations maintain clean, safe and compliant workplaces.