Cintas Climbs to 224th in Nasdaq Trading Activity as Institutional Buyers Surge and Analysts Raise Targets

On September 3, 2025, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) closed at $205.61, up 0.05% with a volume of 2.22 million shares, ranking 224th in trading activity on the Nasdaq. The stock has a 52-week range of $180.78 to $229.24 and a market capitalization of $82.86 billion.

Recent institutional activity highlights growing investor confidence. Flputnam Investment Management Co. increased its stake by 806.3% in Q1, holding 26,545 shares valued at $5.46 million. Other new positions include Quarry LP (1,771 shares, $364,000), WPG Advisers LLC ($27,000), and Saudi Central Bank ($29,000). E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted holdings by 646.4%, now owning 209 shares worth $43,000. Institutional ownership now accounts for 63.46% of the company’s stock.

Analysts have revised their outlooks, reflecting optimism about Cintas’ performance. UBS Group raised its price target to $255 from $240 with a “Buy” rating, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage with an “Overweight” rating and $239 target. Goldman Sachs increased its target to $257, and Wells Fargo upgraded from “Underweight” to “Equal Weight.” The stock now carries a consensus “Hold” rating, with an average price target of $224.54.

Recent insider transactions include CEO Todd M. Schneider selling 17,301 shares at $220.90, reducing his stake by 2.7%, and Director Ronald W. Tysoe disposing of 5,084 shares at $223.47, a 18.81% cut in ownership. Despite these sales, insider ownership remains at 15% of the stock.

Cintas reported Q2 earnings of $1.09 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.02, with revenue of $2.67 billion, up 8% year-over-year. The company reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance of $4.71–$4.85 EPS and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, an 18% increase from prior payouts. The dividend yield stands at 0.88% with a payout ratio of 40.82%.

Backtest results indicate that Cintas’ stock has delivered a 13.19% return year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500’s 9.63%. Over five years, the stock gained 162.47%, compared to the index’s 86.63%. Analysts project 4.31 EPS for the current fiscal year, with ROE of 41.21% and a net margin of 17.53%.