CTAS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

CTAS has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 2.13 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.82%
Payout Ratio 37.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.16%
Consistency Lifetime 93.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.55%
Payout FCF 36.8%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 15.48%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -3.3%
Total Return 5y: 134.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SW 7,395 M 6.14% 6.31%
SPIE 9,439 M 2.38% 6.25%
ELIS 6,732 M 1.91% 3.61%
WKL 21,026 M 1.78% 3.85%
RBA 21,143 M 1.17% 2.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TEP 3,746 M 15.0% 96.6%
EDEN 4,932 M 12.7% 93.2%
SW 7,395 M 16.7% 96.6%
UNF 3,888 M 7.74% 94.8%
ELIS 6,732 M 6.74% 74.2%

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SPIE
SPIE
 2.38% Yield

CTAS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.24%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.45 15.4% 0.2%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.18%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.19%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.39 -75% 0.18%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-03 Quarterly 1.56 15.6% 0.2%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-14 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.2%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-15 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.22%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-15 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.25%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-15 Quarterly 1.35 17.4% 0.28%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-15 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.24%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-15 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.26%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-15 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.26%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-15 Quarterly 1.15 21.1% 0.27%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.26%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.25%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.22%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.95 26.7% 0.24%
2021-05-13 2021-05-15 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.22%
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.75 -73.2% 0.21%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-04 Other 2.8 9.8% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-06 Annual 2.55 24.4% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-07 Annual 2.05 26.5% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-08 Annual 1.62 21.8% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-12-02 Annual 1.33 26.7% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-04 Annual 1.05 -38.2% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-05 Other 1.7 120.8% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-11 Annual 0.77 20.3% N/A
2012-11-07 2012-11-09 2012-12-12 Annual 0.64 18.5% N/A
2011-11-08 2011-11-11 2011-12-14 Annual 0.54 10.2% N/A
2010-11-09 2010-11-12 2010-12-15 Annual 0.49 2.1% N/A
2010-02-08 2010-02-10 2010-03-10 Annual 0.48 2.1% N/A
2009-02-02 2009-02-04 2009-03-11 Annual 0.47 2.2% N/A
2008-02-04 2008-02-06 2008-03-12 Annual 0.46 17.9% N/A
2007-02-02 2007-02-06 2007-03-13 Annual 0.39 11.4% N/A
2006-02-03 2006-02-07 2006-03-14 Annual 0.35 9.4% N/A
2005-02-04 2005-02-08 2005-03-15 Annual 0.32 10.3% N/A
2004-02-06 2004-02-10 2004-03-16 Annual 0.29 7.4% N/A
2003-02-05 2003-02-07 2003-03-14 Annual 0.27 8% N/A
2002-02-13 2002-02-15 2002-04-08 Annual 0.25 13.6% N/A
2001-01-31 2001-02-02 2001-03-26 Annual 0.22 -21.4% N/A
2000-02-02 2000-02-04 2000-03-07 Annual 0.28 27.3% N/A
1999-02-03 1999-02-05 1999-03-03 Annual 0.22 22.2% N/A
1998-02-04 1998-02-06 1998-03-02 Annual 0.18 -40% N/A
1997-03-05 1997-03-07 1997-04-04 Annual 0.3 20% N/A
1996-03-06 1996-03-08 1996-04-02 Annual 0.25 25% N/A
1995-03-06 1995-03-10 1995-04-03 Annual 0.2 17.6% N/A
1994-03-07 1994-03-11 1994-04-05 Annual 0.17 21.4% N/A
1993-03-03 1993-03-09 1993-04-02 Annual 0.14 0% N/A

CTAS Dividend FAQ

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) provides corporate-identity uniforms and a suite of support services-including uniform rental, facility cleaning, first-aid supplies, and fire-protection solutions-to businesses across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Its operations are organized into three segments: Uniform Rental & Facility Services, First Aid & Safety Services, and All Other, delivering both rental and direct-sale models through a nationwide distribution network and local service representatives.

What is the Dividend Yield of CTAS?

As of February 2026, CTAS`s dividend yield is 0.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.13 USD by the current share price of 195.87.

Does CTAS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CTAS paid a dividend of 2.13 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does CTAS pay dividends?

CTAS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CTAS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

CTAS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CTAS for the next 4 payments are between 0.753 (+67.3%) and 1.413 (+214.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CTAS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cintas (CTAS) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CTAS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cintas (CTAS) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of CTAS?

CTAS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.2% per year.
Negative growth: CTAS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CTAS?

CTAS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.55%. If you bought CTAS's shares at 83.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.13 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CTAS?

CTAS Payout Consistency is 93.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Cintas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CTAS have a good Dividend Yield?

CTAS`s 0.82% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CTAS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTAS is 37.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CTAS?

CTAS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 15.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CTAS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CTAS's Outstanding Shares?

Cintas's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CTAS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 12, 2024 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 469,036,000
1986 469,036,000
1987 477,288,000 +1.76%
1988 508,496,000 +6.54%
1989 509,072,000 +0.11%
1990 506,666,700 -0.47%
1991 554,285,700 +9.4%
1992 515,555,600 -6.99%
1993 544,000,000 +5.52%
1994 574,545,500 +5.61%
1995 578,461,500 +0.68%
1996 504,444,400 -12.8%
1997 622,857,100 +23.47%
1998 683,076,900 +9.67%
1999 666,206,900 -2.47%
2000 685,248,500 +2.86%
2001 687,664,000 +0.35%
2002 684,756,800 -0.42%
2003 696,570,000 +1.73%
2004 684,279,100 -1.76%
2005 668,165,200 -2.35%
2006 647,270,600 -3.13%
2007 627,252,000 -3.09%
2008 611,152,000 -2.57%
2009 611,468,000 +0.05%
2010 582,044,000 -4.81%
2011 518,960,000 -10.84%
2012 498,436,000 -3.95%
2013 484,200,000 -2.86%
2014 118,655,000 -75.49%
2015 440,452,000 +271.2%
2016 430,588,000 -2.24%
2017 439,272,000 +2.02%
2018 439,496,000 +0.05%
2019 429,340,000 -2.31%
2020 431,924,000 +0.6%
2021 424,488,000 -1.72%
2022 413,424,000 -2.61%
2023 413,064,000 -0.09%
2024 410,667,000 -0.58%
2025 406,433,000 -1.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38