Cintas Corp
CTASCintas Corp (CTAS) is a provider of specialized services including uniform rental, facility services, safety products, and document management. Founded in 1929, the company serves a wide range of industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, offering customized solutions that enhance business operations and employee safety.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.45 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 49 days on March 13, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | $0.45 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 13, 2025 | $0.39 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
| March 14, 2025 | $0.39 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cintas Corp has rewarded shareholders with 41 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CTAS shares during this period received a total of $38.39 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.45/share was paid 39 days ago, on December 15, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CTAS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.90%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 55.2%, from $0.29 to $0.45.
- Dividend Reliability: CTAS has maintained or increased its dividend for 6 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Cintas Corporation has proposed acquiring UniFirst Corporation for $275 per share in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $5.2 billion, representing a 64% premium. The acquisition aims to consolidate the #1 and #3 players in North American uniform rental, enabling significant route optimization and projected $375 million in annual cost saving...
UniFirst Corporation announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Cintas Corporation on December 12, 2025, offering $275.00 per share in cash for all outstanding UniFirst common and Class B shares. The UniFirst Board of Directors has engaged financial and legal advisors to carefully review the proposal and determine...
Cintas Corporation has made a $275 per share all-cash acquisition proposal for UniFirst Corporation, valuing the company at approximately $5.2 billion and representing a 64% premium to its 90-day average closing price. The deal would combine the two companies to serve over 1 million business customers across the U.S. and Canada. UniFirst shares s...
