Cintas (CTAS) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
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Cintas · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $204.15
What the company does: Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
📈 Cintas (CTAS) stock price
$204.15-2.0% over range
Aug 28, 25low $163.55 · high $216.53Aug 27, 26
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SellBuy
Buy
63% recommend buying · 8 analysts
📊 JPI status : Cintas has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CTAS price target & analyst consensus — price $204
The price target · all analysts combined (8 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 8$250+22.5%
Median target · of 8 targets$219.5+7.5%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 8$160-21.6%
Current price$204.15
Where these 8 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
675%
$206 ↔ $250
Below
225%
$160 ↔ $190
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 80% of its targets hit on this sector (205 calls tested). It aims for $225 (+10 %), call made on June 16, 2026, maturing on June 16, 2027 (73 d ago).
The 6 reliable analysts
$228+11 %
The 2 other firms
$175-14 %
How to read it: the 6 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 6 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $228 median. “The 2 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 8 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy563%
Hold225%
Sell113%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 CTAS price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CTAS most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in CTAS? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Cintas? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Cintas dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
1.03%annual yield
That's ~$1.80 per share per year.
📈 Cintas fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 41.8Net margin 17.8 %Revenue growth +8.9 %Somewhat expensive
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2023
marg. 15 %
2024
Rev +9%Profit +17%
2025
Rev +8%Profit +15%
2026
Rev +9%Profit +10%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Cintas (CTAS)?
3 Congress members have disclosed CTAS buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CTAS
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital ↗ | 100% | +34.0% | 16 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 100% | +30.1% | 8 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 100% | +27.9% | 4 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 100% | +26.3% | 3 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 100% | +22.5% | 7 |
| Nomura | 100% | +21.7% | 3 |
| Argus Research ↗ | 100% | +14.7% | 4 |
| Baird ↗ | 90% | +30.7% | 10 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 86% | +15.4% | 7 |
| Truist Securities ↗ | 75% | +18.4% | 8 |
See the other 6 firms
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 4% | -27.1% | 24 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 25% | -0.6% | 4 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 43% | +5.4% | 7 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 62% | +3.1% | 8 |
| UBS ↗ | 71% | +7.9% | 7 |
| Barclays ↗ | 75% | +18.3% | 12 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Cintas would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Cintas 10 years ago would be worth $7,918 today, i.e. +23%/yr on average. Best year: 2019 (+49%), worst: 2025 (-5%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Cintas
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $848 | -15% |
| 3 years ago | $1,533 | +53% |
| 5 years ago | $2,139 | +114% |
Return by year (Cintas)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -11% | $889 (-11%) |
| 2025 | -5% | $848 (-15%) |
| 2024 | +33% | $1,125 (+13%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Cintas
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📋 All analyst calls on CTAS
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▲ Buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $204.45 — upside +12%
Today : $204.15 — upside +13%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 16, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$250
Price at call : $204.45 — upside +22%
Today : $204.15 — upside +22%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 16, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$206
Price at call : $204.45 — gap to target +1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
▲ Outperform · 🎯$214
Price at call : $206.25 — upside +4%
Today : $204.15 — upside +5%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Jul 16, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $206.25 — upside +12%
Today : $204.15 — upside +13%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.5% · +2.9% (497 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Jun 29, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $169.08 — gap to target +18%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.5% · +2.9% (497 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 29, 27
matures : Jun 29, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Jun 15, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$225
Price at call : $174.74 — upside +29%
Today : $204.15 — upside +10%
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 15, 27
matures : Jun 15, 27
▼ Sell · 🎯$160
Price at call : $172.04 — upside -7%
Today : $204.15 — upside -22%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 31, 27
matures : Mar 31, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$190
Price at call : $165.71 — gap to target +15%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 26, 27
matures : Mar 26, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jan 14, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$245
Price at call : $195.58 — upside +25%
Today : $204.15 — upside +20%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
▼ Sell · 🎯$181
Price at call : $190.66 — upside -5%
Today : $204.15 — upside -11%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 22, 26
matures : Dec 22, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$235
Price at call : $191.99 — upside +22%
Today : $204.15 — upside +15%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 26
matures : Dec 19, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Dec 19, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$206
Price at call : $191.99 — gap to target +7%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 26
matures : Dec 19, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Dec 19, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$205
Price at call : $187.57 — gap to target +9%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +0%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 26
matures : Dec 19, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$225
Price at call : $187.57 — gap to target +20%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 26
matures : Dec 19, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Dec 17, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$210
Price at call : $187.37 — gap to target +12%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 17, 26
matures : Dec 17, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 25, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$185
Price at call : $184.6 — gap to target +0%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 25, 26
matures : Nov 25, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $185.28 — gap to target +8%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.7% · -1.1% (78 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 12, 26
matures : Nov 12, 26
▼ Sell · 🎯$176
Price at call : $204.24 — upside -14%
Today : $204.15 — upside -14%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 26, 26
matures : Sep 26, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Sep 25, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$206
Price at call : $204.24 — gap to target +1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 25, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$218
Price at call : $204.24 — gap to target +7%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$230
Price at call : $202.05 — upside +14%
Today : $204.15 — upside +13%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51% · +6.8% (569 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 21, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$240
Price at call : $215.59 — gap to target +11%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 21, 26
matures : Aug 21, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$255
Price at call : $221.32 — upside +15%
Today : $204.15 — upside +25%
Expected +15% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
-8.8%
stock -9% · XLI +18%
matured Jul 18, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $221.94 — gap to target +4%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 18, 26
matures : Jul 18, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 18, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$220
Price at call : $221.94 — gap to target -1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 18, 26
matures : Jul 18, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jul 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$257
Price at call : $219.36 — upside +17%
Today : $204.15 — upside +26%
Expected +17% · Actual -19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 53.4% · +10.8% (352 calls)
-18.8%
stock -19% · XLI +24%
matured Jul 2, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 1, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$221
Price at call : $224.31 — gap to target -1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 1, 26
matures : Jul 1, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Jun 9, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$240
Price at call : $222.22 — gap to target +8%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 9, 26
matures : Jun 9, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Mar 27, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$213
Price at call : $203.22 — gap to target +5%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 26
matures : Mar 27, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Mar 27, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$233
Price at call : $203.22 — upside +15%
Today : $204.15 — upside +14%
Expected +15% · Actual -17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 53.4% · +10.8% (352 calls)
-17.0%
stock -17% · XLI +20%
matured Mar 27, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$240
Price at call : $203.22 — upside +18%
Today : $204.15 — upside +18%
Expected +18% · Actual -17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
-17.0%
stock -17% · XLI +20%
matured Mar 27, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Mar 27, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $203.22 — gap to target +6%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 26
matures : Mar 27, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Mar 27, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $203.22 — upside +13%
Today : $204.15 — upside +13%
Expected +13% · Actual -17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
-17.0%
stock -17% · XLI +20%
matured Mar 27, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$227
Price at call : $206.25 — gap to target +10%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 26
matures : Mar 27, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Mar 27, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$196
Price at call : $206.25 — upside -5%
Today : $204.15 — upside -4%
Expected -5% · Actual -20% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
+19.7%
stock -20% · XLI +20%
matured Mar 27, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$204
Price at call : $206.25 — gap to target -1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -0%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 26, 26
matures : Mar 26, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Dec 20, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$211
Price at call : $187.12 — upside +13%
Today : $204.15 — upside +3%
Expected +13% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 53.4% · +10.8% (352 calls)
+2.6%
stock +3% · XLI +18%
matured Dec 20, 25
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 20, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $187.12 — upside +15%
Today : $204.15 — upside +5%
Expected +15% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
+2.6%
stock +3% · XLI +18%
matured Dec 20, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$218
Price at call : $187.12 — upside +17%
Today : $204.15 — upside +7%
Expected +17% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
+2.6%
stock +3% · XLI +18%
matured Dec 20, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Dec 20, 24
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $187.12 — gap to target +15%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 20, 25
matures : Dec 20, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Dec 20, 24
▼ Underweight · 🎯$184
Price at call : $186.94 — upside -2%
Today : $204.15 — upside -10%
Expected -2% · Actual +3% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
-2.7%
stock +3% · XLI +17%
matured Dec 20, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $186.94 — gap to target +7%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 20, 25
matures : Dec 20, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$189
Price at call : $186.94 — gap to target +1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 25
matures : Dec 19, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Dec 12, 24
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$202
Price at call : $211.22 — gap to target -4%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 12, 25
matures : Dec 12, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$245
Price at call : $205.88 — upside +19%
Today : $204.15 — upside +20%
Expected +19% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
-1.0%
stock -1% · XLI +13%
matured Sep 27, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $202.35 — gap to target -1%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 61.8% · +9.1% (288 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 26, 25
matures : Sep 26, 25
Goldman Sachs ↗
Sep 26, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$236
Price at call : $202.35 — upside +17%
Today : $204.15 — upside +16%
Expected +17% · Actual +1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 53.4% · +10.8% (352 calls)
+0.8%
stock +1% · XLI +14%
matured Sep 26, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Sep 26, 24
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$185
Price at call : $202.35 — gap to target -9%
Today : $204.15 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CTAS : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 26, 25
matures : Sep 26, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 26, 24
▼ Underweight · 🎯$191
Price at call : $202.35 — upside -6%
Today : $204.15 — upside -6%
Expected -6% · Actual +1% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTAS : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 55.2% · +2.9% (578 calls)
-0.8%
stock +1% · XLI +14%
matured Sep 26, 25
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Cintas stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Cintas, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $220 (+8% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (16 calls tracked on Cintas). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Cintas? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Cintas is $250 (+22% above today's price); the average is $220. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Cintas on our site before trusting it.
Is Cintas still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 16 analysts have a real record on Cintas, the best hitting 100% over 16 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Cintas? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in CTAS (and why hesitate).
What has Cintas's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CTAS performance & returns.
Does Cintas pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: CTAS's dividend.
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