EPS Projections
Anticipated Insights from Cintas' Upcoming Quarterly Financial Statement
Analysts predict Cintas Corporation to report a Q4 EPS of $1.07 in 2025, exhibiting a 7% jump compared to the same quarter last year. Moving forward, for the full fiscal year 2025, the expected EPS stands at $4.39, marking a 15.8% increase from the fiscal 2024 EPS of $3.79. Furthermore, EPS is anticipated to expand by 10.5% in fiscal 2026 to $4.85 per share.
Analyst Ratings and Recent Changes
Recent adjustments in ratings see Redburn lowering its stance on Cintas to "Sell" due to a perceived 18% downside, despite the robust third-quarter results. Conversely, BofA Securities has resumed coverage with a "Buy" recommendation. As of now, the consensus rating on Cintas' stock is a "Moderate Buy," with 7 "Strong Buys," 9 "Holds," 1 "Moderate Sell," and 2 "Strong Sells" among the 19 analysts covering the stock. The average price target stands at $213.75.
Performance Overview
Cintas Corporation has consistently outperformed expectations, surpassing analysts' bottom-line estimates in each of the past four quarters significantly. This impressive performance has driven the stock to rise by 28.6% over the past year, outpacing major indices like the S&P 500.
Cintas' Financial Health
Over the past five years, Cintas has maintained strong profitability, with an average operating margin of 20.7%. In its latest quarter, the operating margin increased to 23.4%, highlighting enhanced operational efficiency. Although revenue growth is projected to decline slightly, a projected 6.8% increase over the next year, analysts generally view Cintas' growth prospects as satisfactory.
- For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts expect Cintas Corporation to report an EPS of $4.39, notably higher than the fiscal 2024 EPS of $3.79.
- As of now, the consensus rating on Cintas' stock is a "Moderate Buy," with analysts like Redburn rating it as a "Sell" and BofA Securities recommending a "Buy."
- Cintas Corporation has demonstrated impressive performance in the past four quarters, consistently surpassing analysts' bottom-line estimates and driving the stock to rise by 28.6% over the past year.
- Despite a projected decline in revenue growth, analysts generally view Cintas' growth prospects as satisfactory, considering the company's strong profitability and an average operating margin of 20.7% over the past five years.
