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
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | $0.45 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
| 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 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cintas Corp has rewarded shareholders with 42 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CTAS shares during this period received a total of $38.84 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.45/share was paid 33 days ago, on June 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CTAS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.88%.
- 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 7 consecutive payments.
Company News
UniFirst Corporation shareholders voted to approve the company's acquisition by Cintas Corporation with over 99% support. Under the deal terms, UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 Cintas shares per UniFirst share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
UniFirst Corporation shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company's acquisition by Cintas Corporation, with over 99% of votes cast in favor. Under the agreement, UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock per UniFirst share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to r...
Cintas reported Q3 earnings per share of $1.24, beating consensus estimates, with quarterly sales of $2.84 billion up 8.9% year-over-year. The company achieved record gross margins of 51% and raised its FY2026 sales outlook. Following its $5.5 billion acquisition of UniFirst, Cintas expects $375 million in operating cost synergies within four yea...
Cintas Corporation has made a $5.2 billion all-cash offer to acquire rival UniFirst Corporation at $275 per share, representing a 64% premium. The merger would combine the industry's #1 and #3 players, creating a dominant force controlling nearly half the market. The deal is supported by activist investor pressure and includes a $350 million reve...
Waste Management (WM) and Cintas (CTAS) are presented as buy-the-dip opportunities after declining 10% and 14% respectively from their 2025 highs. Both S&P 500 dividend stocks have strong competitive moats, consistent dividend growth histories, and long-term track records of outperforming the broader market, despite trading at elevated valuations.
