CTAS – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Champion 41 Years

Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All

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Company Info

Symbol CTAS
Company Cintas Corporation
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Website Visit
Market Cap $70,227.3M

Price Data

Price $175.53
Price Change +0.60
Price Change % +0.34%
Next Earnings Report Mar 25, 2026
Low (52W) $165.60
High (52W) $229.24

Dividend Data

Div Yield 1.03%
5Y Avg Yield 0.79%
Current Div $0.450
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.800
Previous Div $0.450
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
Dividend Pay Date Mar 13, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 11.3
DGR 1Y 15.4%
DGR 3Y 16.5%
DGR 5Y 10.3%
DGR 10Y 20.8%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -13.2%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 16.5%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -13.2%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 16.5%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $100.61
FV (P/E 10) % 74.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $23.70
FV (Peter Lynch) % 641.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $107.88
FV (Blended) % 63.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 7.8%
NPM 17.6%
CF/Share $5.52
ROE 41.3%
Current R 2.0x
Debt/Capital 35.0%
ROTC 26.6%
P/E 37.0x
P/BV 14.7x
PEG 3.41
📊 Financial data last updated: April 13, 2026 1:46 pm

Calculate your CTAS Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate CTAS dividend yield using our CTAS calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your CTAS investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: April 15, 2026 4:20 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00057$175.27$0.451.03%1.03%$111$11165$11,311
2$13,88565$215.16$0.460.86%1.06%$127$23771$15,212
3$18,67471$264.13$0.480.72%1.09%$141$37876$20,015
4$24,57076$324.25$0.490.61%1.12%$154$53380$25,925
5$31,82580$398.05$0.510.51%1.16%$167$69983$33,191
6$40,74683$488.64$0.520.43%1.19%$178$87786$42,124
7$51,71186$599.85$0.540.36%1.23%$189$1,06689$53,100
8$65,18689$736.38$0.560.30%1.27%$199$1,26690$66,585
9$81,74090$903.98$0.570.25%1.31%$209$1,47592$83,149
10$102,07492$1,109.72$0.590.21%1.35%$219$1,69493$103,493

CTAS Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
02/13/202602/13/2026$0.4500.90%0.93%$193.44
11/14/202511/14/2025$0.4500.90%0.96%$186.72
08/15/202508/15/2025$0.4500.75%0.83%$216.55
05/15/202505/15/2025$0.3900.71%0.71%$218.49
02/14/202502/14/2025$0.3900.74%0.76%$204.22
11/15/202411/15/2024$0.3900.68%0.72%$215.20
08/15/202408/15/2024$0.3900.73%0.81%$191.94
05/14/202405/14/2024$0.3380.79%0.79%$171.93
02/14/202402/14/2024$0.3380.85%0.88%$153.17
11/14/202311/14/2023$0.3380.91%0.99%$136.64
08/14/202308/14/2023$0.3380.97%1.09%$123.36
05/12/202305/12/2023$0.2880.97%0.97%$118.59
02/14/202302/14/2023$0.2880.99%1.04%$110.77
11/14/202211/14/2022$0.2880.95%1.04%$110.97
08/12/202208/12/2022$0.2880.92%1.06%$108.56
05/13/202205/13/2022$0.2381.01%1.01%$93.99
02/14/202202/14/2022$0.2380.97%1.03%$92.63
11/12/202111/12/2021$0.2380.78%0.87%$109.65
08/12/202108/12/2021$0.2381.53%0.98%$97.16
05/13/202105/13/2021$0.1882.14%0.85%$88.30
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CTAS 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of CTAS demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 25.7% CAGR, representing exceptional long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 19.1% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 25.7% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 17% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (CTAS)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in CTAS would grow to $92,026 with DRIP (820.3%), and $86,639 without DRIP (766.4%).

CTAS Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in CTAS with historic price growth (22.76%) and dividend growth (3.07%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $1,000,206

Annual Dividend: $311

Yield on Cost: 0.92%

Total Dividends: $4,256

No DRIP

Portfolio: $958,874

Total Dividends: $4,098

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $7,825,300

Annual Dividend: $424

Yield on Cost: 0.92%

Total Dividends: $7,854

No DRIP

Portfolio: $7,468,518

Total Dividends: $7,530

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $2,337 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $246 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $283, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $4,256 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 13% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 0.92%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $364 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $5,916.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $424, cumulative dividends total $7,854, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $7,825,300, compared with $7,468,518 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for CTAS, price $175.27, dividend per period $0.45 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 22.76% and dividend growth 3.07% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CTAS

Based on past 10-year performance, here are CTAS growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +13.54%
Dividend CAGR of +5.28%

Using CTAS CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

CTAS (DRIP)CTAS (No DRIP)
Current Price$181.21$181.21
Start Shares55.1855.18
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count59.0055.18
Dividends Payment$3.01$3.01
Annual Dividends$177$166
Yield on cost1.77%1.66%
Share Price$645.35$645.35
Total Dividends$1,383$1,333
Final Value$38,077$36,946

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – CTAS

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

CTAS Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
02/13/202602/13/2026$0.4500.90%0.93%$193.44
11/14/202511/14/2025$0.4500.90%0.96%$186.72
08/15/202508/15/2025$0.4500.75%0.83%$216.55
05/15/202505/15/2025$0.3900.71%0.71%$218.49
02/14/202502/14/2025$0.3900.74%0.76%$204.22
11/15/202411/15/2024$0.3900.68%0.72%$215.20
08/15/202408/15/2024$0.3900.73%0.81%$191.94
05/14/202405/14/2024$0.3380.79%0.79%$171.93
02/14/202402/14/2024$0.3380.85%0.88%$153.17
11/14/202311/14/2023$0.3380.91%0.99%$136.64
08/14/202308/14/2023$0.3380.97%1.09%$123.36
05/12/202305/12/2023$0.2880.97%0.97%$118.59
02/14/202302/14/2023$0.2880.99%1.04%$110.77
11/14/202211/14/2022$0.2880.95%1.04%$110.97
08/12/202208/12/2022$0.2880.92%1.06%$108.56
05/13/202205/13/2022$0.2381.01%1.01%$93.99
02/14/202202/14/2022$0.2380.97%1.03%$92.63
11/12/202111/12/2021$0.2380.78%0.87%$109.65
08/12/202108/12/2021$0.2381.53%0.98%$97.16
05/13/202105/13/2021$0.1882.14%0.85%$88.30
02/11/202102/11/2021$0.1882.60%0.88%$85.27
11/05/202011/05/2020$0.8782.87%4.14%$84.77
11/07/201911/07/2019$0.6382.88%3.89%$65.50
11/08/201811/08/2018$0.5133.34%4.53%$45.29
11/09/201711/09/2017$0.4053.92%4.46%$36.36
11/02/201611/02/2016$0.3334.73%5.19%$25.64
11/04/201511/04/2015$0.2634.55%4.59%$22.87
11/05/201411/05/2014$0.4255.18%9.66%$17.60
11/06/201311/06/2013$0.1934.56%5.76%$13.37
11/07/201211/07/2012$0.1605.22%6.21%$10.30
11/08/201111/08/2011$0.1356.63%7.23%$7.47
11/09/201011/09/2010$0.1236.88%7.10%$6.91
02/08/201002/08/2010$0.1207.35%7.84%$6.12
02/02/200902/02/2009$0.1187.52%8.47%$5.55
02/04/200802/04/2008$0.1154.74%5.74%$8.02
02/02/200702/02/2007$0.0983.28%3.79%$10.30
02/03/200602/03/2006$0.0883.03%3.45%$10.15
02/04/200502/04/2005$0.0802.52%2.86%$11.20
02/06/200402/06/2004$0.0732.21%2.49%$11.65
02/05/200302/05/2003$0.0682.28%2.65%$10.18
02/13/200202/13/2002$0.0631.67%2.08%$12.05
01/31/200101/31/2001$0.0551.19%1.88%$11.67
02/02/200002/02/2000$0.0471.04%2.33%$8.00
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

CTAS Price

Price to Earnings

CTAS trades at a 149.7x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

CTAS trades at a 26.5x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

CTAS generated $2.8B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 45% over the period.

Net Income

CTAS reported $0.5B in net income. Net income has grown by 63% over the period.

Revenue vs Net Income

CTAS generated $2.8B in revenue with net income of $0.5B, representing a 17.7% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

CTAS achieved $2.2B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

CTAS generated $1.0B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

CTAS generated $1.1B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

CTAS generated $0.6B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

CTAS generated $0.5B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has increased by 67% over the period.

Free Cash Flow / Share

CTAS generates $1.20 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has grown by 67% over the period.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

CTAS reported $1.26 in earnings per share. EPS has grown by 63% over the period.

Return on Equity (ROE)

CTAS delivered a 14.7% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

CTAS achieved a 8.8% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

CTAS maintains a 17.7% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

CTAS operates with a 76.8% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

CTAS holds $0.4B in cash against $0.1B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.3B.

Shares Outstanding

CTAS has 0.4B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

CTAS reported $0.1B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 45%.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

CTAS generated $0.5B in free cash flow while spending $0.1B on stock-based compensation, representing 15% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

CTAS reported $0.5B in free cash flow, translating to $1.20 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks CTAS revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks CTAS eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks CTAS net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks CTAS ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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