Cintas' Q2 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Company Overview - Cintas Corporation (CTAS) has a market cap of $75.4 billion and provides corporate identity uniforms along with a variety of related business services across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America [1] Upcoming Earnings Announcement - Cintas is set to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results on December 18, with analysts expecting an EPS of $1.19, reflecting a 9.2% increase from $1.09 in the same quarter last year [2] Financial Performance and Projections - For fiscal 2026, analysts predict an EPS of $4.82, which is a 9.6% growth from $4.40 in fiscal 2025, and an anticipated increase to $5.36 in fiscal 2027, representing an 11.2% year-over-year growth [3] - Cintas reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $2.72 billion, operating income up 10.1% to $617.9 million, and an EPS of $1.20. The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue between $11.06 billion and $11.18 billion, and EPS between $4.74 and $4.86 [5] Stock Performance - Cintas shares have declined by 11.4% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which gained nearly 12%, and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund, which returned 13.5% [4] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on Cintas stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Among 21 analysts, seven recommend a "Strong Buy," 12 suggest a "Hold," one advises a "Moderate Sell," and one a "Strong Sell." The average price target is $218.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.3% from current levels [6]