CTAS
Cintas
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NASDAQ: CTAS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.07%
Payout ratio: 37.5%
Cintas's last dividend was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.45 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.8 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.06% based on its recent close price.
CTAS dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Cintas Dividend yield
Cintas's dividend yield of 1.06% is lower than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Cintas's dividend yield is 29% lower. The historical 5-year average of CTAS's dividend yield is 0.9%, which is less than the current one.
CTAS Dividend history
Cintas has been paying dividends since 1994. CTAS has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 15% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 49%.
Cintas Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.45 | 1.07% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.45 | 0.9% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.45 | 0.9% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.45 | 0.75% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.39 | 0.71% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.39 | 0.74% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.39 | 0.68% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.39 | 0.73% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.338 | 0.79% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.338 | 0.85% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.338 | 0.91% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.338 | 0.97% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.288 | 0.97% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $0.288 | 0.99% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.288 | 0.95% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.288 | 0.92% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.238 | 1.01% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.238 | 0.97% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.238 | 0.78% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.238 | 1.35% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.188 | 1.22% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.188 | 1.04% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.703 | 0.83% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.638 | 0.97% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.513 | 1.13% |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $0.405 | 1.11% |
| Nov 2, 2016 | $0.333 | 1.3% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.263 | 1.15% |
Cintas dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Cintas's payout ratio of 37.5% is above the Industrials sector and its peers average but below the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Cintas's payout ratio is 15% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CTAS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 2.49% | $1.11 | 42.5% |
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 1.9% | $0.48 | 27% |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 1.07% | $1.8 | 37.5% |
| ARMK Aramark | 0.86% | $0.47 | 34.2% |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | 0.55% | $1.45 | 18.8% |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cintas pay a dividend?
Yes, Cintas has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CTAS has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was CTAS's last dividend?
Cintas's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.45 per share.
How much dividend does Cintas pay (per share)?
CTAS has paid dividend of $1.8 per share in the last year.
What is Cintas's dividend yield?
Currently Cintas's dividend yield is 1.06%.
How often does Cintas pay dividends?
Cintas has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Cintas's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Cintas is 37.5%.
Does Cintas pay a good dividend?
Cintas's dividend yield is less than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.