Cintas (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 sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for CTAS moved above the 200-day moving average on August 05, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CTAS advanced for three days, in of 349 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 328 cases where CTAS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CTAS as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CTAS turned negative on August 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CTAS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 24, 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 SMR rating for this company is (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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 Valuation Rating of (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 (15.601) is normal, around the industry mean (7.852). P/E Ratio (40.829) is within average values for comparable stocks, (64.987). CTAS's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.180) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.551). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.022) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.231) is also within normal values, averaging (9.199).
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a provider of rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments
Industry OfficeEquipmentSupplies
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