Cintas Stock Falls 1.06% Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings Ranks 415th in Volume on $0.25B Turnover

Cintas Corporation (CTAS) fell 1.06% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.25 billion, down 36.74% from the prior day, ranking it 415th in market activity. The stock faces mixed analyst sentiment, with a consensus "Hold" rating and price targets ranging from $171 to $257. Recent developments include a dividend increase to $0.45 per share, a 15.38% rise, and institutional investor Nuveen LLC acquiring a $1.88 billion stake, making it the 27th largest holding in the fund.

Insider activity added pressure, as CEO Todd Schneider sold 17,301 shares, reducing his ownership by 2.7%, and Director Ronald Tysoe offloaded 5,084 shares, cutting his stake by 18.81%. These sales highlight potential short-term uncertainty. Meanwhile, Cintas reported fiscal Q4 earnings of $1.09 per share, exceeding estimates, with revenue up 8% year-over-year to $2.67 billion. Despite strong results, management’s FY 2026 guidance was seen as conservative, tempering bullish momentum.

Analysts remain divided. UBS raised its target to $255 with a "Buy" rating, while Redburn Atlantic downgraded to "Sell" at $171. The stock’s 52-week range of $180.78 to $229.24 reflects ongoing volatility. With a market cap of $91.18 billion and a beta of 1.03, Cintas remains sensitive to broader market swings. Institutional ownership at 63.46% underscores the influence of large investors on near-term price action.

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