Cintas Corporation [CTAS] stock prices are down -0.03% to $207.43 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The CTAS shares have gain 2.01% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 2.60%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Previously, Wells Fargo started tracking the stock with Underweight rating on August 13, 2024, and set its price target to $735. On August 09, 2024, Redburn Atlantic initiated with a Neutral rating and assigned a price target of $670 on the stock. Robert W. Baird downgraded its rating to a Neutral and increased its price target to $775 on July 19, 2024. RBC Capital Mkts downgraded its rating to a Sector Perform but $725 remained the price target by the analyst firm on July 15, 2024. Citigroup downgraded its rating to Sell for this stock on May 24, 2024, and upped its price target to $570. In a note dated March 28, 2024, UBS reiterated an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $680 to $790.
The stock price of Cintas Corporation [CTAS] has been fluctuating between $154.15 and $228.12 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $203 within the next 12 months. Cintas Corporation [NASDAQ: CTAS] shares were valued at $207.43 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -2.14% based on the average CTAS price forecast.
Analyzing the CTAS fundamentals
The Cintas Corporation [NASDAQ:CTAS] reported sales of 9.94B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 7.77%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.49% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.22%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.21%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.17%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.18, Equity is 0.41 and Total Capital is 0.3. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.66.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 205.75 points at the first support level, and at 204.08 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 209.63, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 211.83.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Cintas Corporation [NASDAQ:CTAS]’s Current Ratio is 0.99. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.79, and the Cash Ratio is 0.06. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 8.42, the price to book ratio is 19.50 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 50.06.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Schneider Todd M., CEO and Director, that happened on Jul 29 ’24 when 6896.0 shares were sold. Officer, Schneider Todd M. completed a deal on Jul 29 ’24 to buy 6896.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director Adolph Gerald S sold 1100.0 shares on Jul 24 ’24.
