CTAS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.01%
Last Quarter
$1.24
Past Year
$4.63
Growth Past 5yrs
16.77%
Next Quarter
$1.23
Estimate Next Year
$10.71
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$257.00
48.62% Upside
Mean Price Target
$218.05
26.09% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$160.00
-7.48% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 31, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CTAS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CTAS (NYSE: CTAS) reported an actual EPS of $1.24 for the quarter ending on Mar 25, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.24, resulting in a 0.00% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 18, 2025), CTAS recorded an actual EPS of $1.21 with a 0.83% surprise. See CTAS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CTAS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 25, 2026 showing a 0.00% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 18, 2025 recorded a 0.83% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1.21 | 1.2 | +0.83% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +0.84% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 1.09 | 1.07 | +1.87% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 1.13 | 1.07 | +5.61% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 1.09 | 1.01 | +7.92% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTAS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CTAS stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 22 analysts have given their ratings
to CTAS out of which
3 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
13 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
3 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$218.05 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 26.09% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CTAS highest price target?
Analysts suggest CTAS's stock price would rise to a high of $257.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CTAS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CTAS stock price could move to $160.00.
What is the average target price for CTAS?
CTAS stock has an average analyst estimate of $218.05.
At its current price, how far is CTAS from its average target price?
CTAS shares are currently trading 26.09% above this price target.
What were CTAS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.24 versus consensus estimates of $1.24, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.13.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CTAS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.23 and $10.71 for the whole year.
What has CTAS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.01% EPS growth for CTAS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 16.77% in the past five years.