Cintas stock stays firm ahead of September 23 results

Published on 09/20/2026 at 19:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Cintas stock traded at USD 197.64 on September 18, 2026, with a market value of USD 79.19 billion. MarketBeat points to September 23, 2026 for the next earnings date.

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Cintas Corp. stock (US1729081035) traded at USD 197.64 on September 18, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 79.19 billion and a 52-week range of USD 161.16 to USD 219.16. MarketBeat also listed the next earnings date as September 23, 2026.

Analysts stay constructive

According to MarketBeat on September 20, 2026, the consensus rating for Cintas is Moderate Buy, with an average price target of USD 212.31 versus the reported stock price of USD 197.64. The same page says the stock has drawn 9 research reports in the past 90 days.

That leaves the current target about 7.4 percent above the last quoted price. Bank of America lifted its target from USD 200.00 to USD 230.00, while UBS Group raised its target from USD 228.00 to USD 230.00, both on July 16, 2026, according to the same MarketBeat report.

July quarter still sets the tone

According to MarketBeat, Cintas reported USD 1.29 in earnings per share and USD 2.91 billion in revenue for the quarter ended July 15, 2026. Revenue rose 8.9 percent year over year, and the net margin was 17.75 percent.

For investors, the comparison matters more than the headline number. EPS beat consensus by USD 0.05, while the full-year guidance cited on the same page pointed to FY 2027 EPS of USD 5.36 to USD 5.50.

Stock near its range

At USD 197.64 on September 18, 2026, Cintas stock sat above its 50-day average of USD 201.91? No, the quoted page also showed the 50-day average at USD 201.91 and the 200-day average at USD 185.78, placing the share price between both trend lines. Volume was 3.98 million shares on the session, compared with average volume of 1.65 million shares.