Cintas stock fell 1.32 percent after a strong quarter

Published on 10/04/2026 at 13:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Cintas stock stood at USD 193.02 on October 2, 2026, after a daily decline. Fiscal 2027 Q1 revenue rose 10.9 percent to USD 3.01 billion, while guidance moved higher.

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Cintas Corp. (US1729081059) stock was last at USD 193.02 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, down 1.32 percent from USD 195.60. The move followed a fiscal 2027 first-quarter report that combined double-digit revenue growth with higher full-year guidance.

Revenue reaches USD 3.01 billion

According to Nasdaq on September 23, 2026, Cintas reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of USD 3.01 billion for the period ended August 31, 2026, compared with USD 2.72 billion a year earlier. Revenue therefore increased 10.9 percent, while organic revenue growth reached 8.9 percent.

GAAP diluted EPS rose 13.3 percent year over year to USD 1.36 from USD 1.20. Adjusted diluted EPS reached USD 1.39, up 15.8 percent, although the figure excludes USD 0.03 per share of UniFirst transaction expenses.

Guidance rises despite deal costs

The same Nasdaq release shows that Cintas raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance from USD 12.10 billion to USD 12.25 billion to USD 12.15 billion to USD 12.27 billion. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance moved from USD 5.36 to USD 5.50 to USD 5.45 to USD 5.54.

The guidance excludes the expected impact of the proposed UniFirst acquisition and related non-recurring transaction costs. Cintas said the transaction remains subject to regulatory review and is expected to close before the end of calendar 2026, making approval timing an important counter-factor to the standalone earnings story.

Analyst target stays above price

According to MarketBeat on September 30, 2026, Citigroup raised its Cintas price target from USD 180 to USD 181 while retaining a Sell rating. MarketBeat also reported a Moderate Buy consensus from 14 analysts, with an average target of USD 216.08. That target lies 11.95 percent above the USD 193.02 reference price.

Stock remains below yearly high

Cintas stock was last at USD 193.02 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 1.32 percent from the prior close. The USD 77.2 billion market capitalization and 1,858,015-share volume give the earnings reaction a clear market scale.