Cintas sets UniFirst timing. Cintas stock sits 7.64 percent below 52-week high

Published on 10/12/2026 at 12:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue hit USD 3.01 billion in fiscal 2027 first quarter, up from USD 2.72 billion. Cintas stock costs EUR 181.67 on October 12, 2026 versus EUR 181.10.

Key points in brief

Cintas set an October 2, 2026 timing agreement with the FTC for its proposed UniFirst merger.
Fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue rose 10.90 percent to USD 3.01 billion.
Cintas stock was at EUR 181.67 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026, plus 0.31 percent versus the October 9 Xetra close.
Truist raised its Cintas price target from USD 225.00 to USD 230.00 on September 24, 2026.

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Cintas (ISIN US1729081059) set an October 2, 2026 timing agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for its proposed UniFirst merger, while Cintas stock was at USD 202.41 on October 9, 2026, 7.64 percent below its USD 219.17 52-week high. The transaction remains subject to regulatory review and customary closing conditions.

UniFirst review sets a date

According to the SEC filing dated October 6, 2026, Cintas and UniFirst certified substantial compliance with the FTC Second Request on October 2 and agreed not to complete the merger before December 11, 2026 unless the agency closes its investigation earlier. The proposed transaction was valued at USD 5.50 billion when announced on March 10, 2026.

The timetable gives the deal a defined regulatory checkpoint, but it also leaves execution risk visible. Cintas continues to expect closing before the end of calendar 2026, according to the SEC filing.

Revenue reaches USD 3.01 billion

Cintas reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of USD 3.01 billion for the period ended August 31, 2026, up 10.90 percent from USD 2.72 billion. Operating income rose 15.20 percent to USD 711.9 million, while net income increased 12.30 percent to USD 551.7 million.

The company raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to USD 12.15 billion-USD 12.27 billion from USD 12.10 billion-USD 12.25 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance moved to USD 5.45-USD 5.54 from USD 5.36-USD 5.50, excluding non-recurring UniFirst transaction expenses, according to Cintas.

What does the target range signal?

Analyst views remain wide. Truist raised its price target from USD 225.00 to USD 230.00 and kept a Buy rating on September 24, 2026, according to Markets Insider. Citi, by contrast, raised its target to USD 181.00 from USD 180.00 while retaining a Sell rating on September 30, 2026.

Three dates frame the merger

On March 10, 2026, Cintas agreed to acquire UniFirst in a USD 5.50 billion transaction. On September 23, 2026, fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue reached USD 3.01 billion and the company raised its full-year outlook. On October 2, 2026, Cintas and UniFirst certified substantial FTC compliance and accepted the December 11 timing restriction, according to the SEC filing.

Upcoming dates for shareholders

Cintas has an online annual meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, and its next expected earnings report is listed for December 17, 2026, according to Breakaway.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Cintas was trading at EUR 181.67 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 12:35 p.m. CEST, plus 0.31 percent versus the Xetra close of October 9, 2026 at EUR 181.10. The Nasdaq-listed stock had a USD 81.0 billion market capitalization as of October 9, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 161.16 to USD 219.17. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Cintas stock.