- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 24.2x
- Strong return on equity of 41.5%
Red day on Friday for Cintas Corporation
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The Cintas Corporation stock price fell by -0.0611% on the last day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026) from $179.96 to $179.85. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.98% from a day low at $179.19 to a day high of $182.73. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.35% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 9 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $450.94 million.
The stock lies the upper part of a wide and falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break up at the top trend line at $184.63 will firstly indicate a slower falling rate, but may be the first sign of a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -9.32% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $143.94 and $167.43 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
CTAS Signals & Forecast
The Cintas Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $175.01 and $172.25. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.97%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Cintas Corporation stock
Cintas Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $171.26 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $3.54 (1.98%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.20%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $173.05 (-3.78%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 16 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CTAS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Cintas Corporation to open at $180.59, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $177.82 and $181.88, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.06 (+/-2.29%) up or down from last closing price. If Cintas Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.29% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $185.44 (3.11%) than the support at $171.26 (4.78%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Cintas Corporation stock A Buy?
Cintas Corporation holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.000
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $180.59 ( 0.411%).
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CTAS Performance
Trading levels for CTAS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 184.13 | 2.38% |
| R2 | 182.78 | 1.63% |
| R1 | 181.94 | 1.16% |
| Price | 179.85 | |
| S1 | 179.24 | -0.340% |
| S2 | 178.40 | -0.80% |
| S3 | 177.05 | -1.56% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 198.34 | 10.28% |
| R2 | 193.26 | 7.46% |
| R1 | 185.44 | 3.11% |
| Price | 179.85 | |
| S1 | 171.26 | -4.78% |
| S2 | 169.14 | -5.95% |
| S3 | 168.85 | -6.12% |
CTAS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 14, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.450 | 0.252% |
| 2 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.450 | 0.233% |
| 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.450 | 0.245% |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.450 | 0.202% |
| 5 | Apr 08, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.390 | 0.175% |
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