Analysts cut Cintas targets ahead of Q4 earnings on July 15
Cintas Corporation is scheduled to announce its Q4 and full year FY26 results on July 15, 2026, with analysts projecting earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $2.87 billion. The company faces an extended regulatory review period for its merger with UniFirst following an FTC request. Recent analyst activity includes price target reductions by Truist, Citigroup, and Stifel, alongside an upgrade from Wells Fargo earlier in the year.

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Cintas Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full year FY26 financial results before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Analysts expect the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, up from $1.09 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Cintas’ quarterly revenue is $2.87 billion, compared to $2.67 billion reported last year.
A live webcast of the proceedings will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Investors can access the live broadcast through the company's official website. A digital replay will be accessible approximately two hours after the call concludes and will remain available for two weeks.
On June 12, Cintas announced it had received a request for additional information from the FTC regarding its merger with UniFirst, which extends the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period for another 30 days. Shares of Cintas fell 1.7% to close at $178.24 on Monday.
Recent analyst ratings reflect a shift in expectations ahead of the earnings report. Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $255 to $225 on June 15, 2026. Citigroup analyst Leo Carrington maintained a Sell rating and slashed the price target from $181 to $160 on March 31, 2026. Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $222 to $190 on March 26, 2026.
Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $205 to $245 on Jan. 14, 2026. UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $255 to $235 on Dec. 19, 2025.
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Price Target Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Bibb | Truist Securities | Buy | $255 → $225 | June 15, 2026 |
| Leo Carrington | Citigroup | Sell | $181 → $160 | March 31, 2026 |
| Shlomo Rosenbaum | Stifel | Hold | $222 → $190 | March 26, 2026 |
| Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | Overweight | $205 → $245 | Jan. 14, 2026 |
| Joshua Chan | UBS | Buy | $255 → $235 | Dec. 19, 2025 |
Cintas Corporation provides products and services designed to help businesses maintain clean, safe, and professional facilities. Its offerings include uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, and fire protection systems. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS. Stakeholders seeking clarification regarding the webcast or conference call may direct inquiries to Leisha Smith.
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