GET DAILY SIGNALSCintas (CTAS, $389.55) beat fiscal Q1 earnings expectations
Cintas Corporation reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 (ended Aug 31, 2022) earnings of $3.39 per share, rising +9% year-over-year, and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15.
Total revenues grew +14.2% year-over-year to $2,166.5 million, also beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,078.2 million. Organic sales climbed +13.9% year over year.
Revenues from the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment (around 78.4% of the reported quarter’s net sales) climbed +12.6% year over year to $1,697.77 million. Revenues from the First Aid and Safety Services segment (representing 10.8% of the reported quarter’s net sales) were up +17.6% year over year to $234.16 million. All Other business (representing 10.8% of the reported quarter’s net sales) rose +23.7% year over year to $226.25 million.
The (adjusted) operating margin expanded +20 basis points to 20.3%.
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CTAS's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CTAS turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where CTAS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 33 of 42 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 79%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 07, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CTAS as a result. In 53 of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
CTAS moved above its 50-day moving average on October 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for CTAS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 15, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 79%.
Following a +0.84% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CTAS advanced for three days, in 193 of 339 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 164 of 312 cases where CTAS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 53%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CTAS moved out of overbought territory on October 27, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 12 of the 38 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 32%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 25 of 64 cases where CTAS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 39%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CTAS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 38%.
CTAS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 15, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 26 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 40 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 43 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CTAS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 75 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 94 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.541) is normal, around the industry mean (5.939). P/E Ratio (42.819) is within average values for comparable stocks, (32.617). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.144) is also within normal values, averaging (1.946). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.194) is also within normal values, averaging (9.694).
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a provider of rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments
Industry OfficeEquipmentSupplies
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