Donald J Trump (R) Buys Cintas (CTAS) Stock
A periodic transaction report filed under the STOCK Act shows Donald J Trump bought shares of Cintas Corporation.
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Donald J Trump (R) bought between $50,001 and $100,000 of Cintas Corporation ($CTAS) stock on May 22, 2026. The trade was disclosed in a STOCK Act periodic transaction report filed July 1, 2026.
Since the trade, $CTAS is down 1.0% after 1 week, down 2.0% after 1 month and up 23.9% to date (from the $172.48 close on May 22, 2026).
Financial Disclosure Report
United States Congress • Office of Public Records • Washington, DC
Filer Information
- Name:
- Donald J Trump (R)
- Status:
- Member
- Party:
- republican
Filing Information
- Filing Type:
- Periodic Transaction Report
- Filing Year:
- 2026
- Filing Date:
- Jul 1, 2026
Schedule B: Transactions
| Asset | Transaction | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas Corporation ($CTAS) | Buy | May 22, 2026 | $50,001 - $100,000 |
Summary of the filed report, not the original document.
Key Points
- Donald J Trump purchased shares of Cintas Corporation (NasdaqGS: CTAS) on May 22, 2026, with the transaction valued between $50,001 and $100,000.
- The trade was officially disclosed to the public later in a periodic transaction report filed under the STOCK Act on July 1, 2026.
- Wall Street analysts currently track the specialty business services firm with a consensus buy recommendation and a mean price target of $216.63.
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Stock Purchase Timing and Disclosure Details
Donald J Trump added shares of Cintas Corporation (NasdaqGS: CTAS) to his holdings through a transaction executed on May 22, 2026. The purchase fell into a valuation range between $50,001 and $100,000. Under the rules of the STOCK Act, public officials must report their financial trades after they take place. This particular trade was disclosed later in a periodic transaction report filed on July 1, 2026, creating a gap between the actual execution date and the public filing date.
Donald J Trump vs. the S&P 500
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Cintas Stock Trading Range and Market Position
Shares of the specialty business services provider traded near $170.08 around the time of recent market activity. The equity has moved between a 52-week low of $161.16 and a high of $219.17 over the past year. The company carries a market capitalization of roughly $78.79 billion. Its valuation metrics include a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.18 alongside a forward P/E ratio of 32.17.
Recent Earnings Performance
Cintas generated total revenue of $11.26 billion over its recent annual period, reflecting an annual revenue growth rate of 8.9%. The enterprise posted net earnings resulting in a net profit margin of 17.8%, paired with a return on equity of 40.7%. Basic earnings per share stood at $4.90. The firm is scheduled to deliver its next quarterly financial update on September 23, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target cuts vs 0 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 1.8%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.2%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 18 percent. Operating income met by 2 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
The company reported strong start to fiscal 2026 with organic revenue growth of 7.8 percent and $2.72 billion in first quarter sales. All three route-based businesses performed well, with First Aid and Safety jumping 14.1 percent. Management emphasized their ability to grow through multiple channels including converting non-programmers to customers, selling more services to existing accounts, and making strategic acquisitions. They noted the business is generating strong cash flow of $414.5 million and that despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions, customer retention remains solid and new business wins are steady.
Guidance Management raised full year revenue guidance to $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion, expecting 7 to 8.1 percent growth. They also raised EPS guidance to $4.74 to $4.86, up 7.7 to 10.5 percent. They expect continued growth across all three route-based businesses despite economic uncertainty.
Severe negative reset. The report materially damaged the forward outlook and likely forces major downward revisions.
Dividend Profile
Shareholders receive an annual cash dividend payment of $2.08 per share. This payout translates to a dividend yield of 1.05% based on current trading levels. The company distributes roughly 36.7% of its earnings to investors in the form of dividends.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings Update
Financial institutions regularly update their outlooks on the uniform and facility services provider. On September 30, 2026, Citigroup maintained a sell rating while moving its target price to $181.00. Earlier on September 29, 2026, Argus Research kept a buy rating and set a price target of $240.00. UBS kept a buy rating on September 24, 2026, raising its target to $235.00. Baird kept an outperform rating on September 24, 2026, with a target of $222.00, while Truist Securities maintained a buy rating with a target of $230.00. RBC Capital kept a sector perform rating at $206.00 on the same date. Across 16 analyst opinions, the stock holds a consensus buy recommendation and a mean price target of $216.63, with targets ranging from a low of $180.00 to a high of $250.00.
Business Operations Overview
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms, first aid and safety supplies, restroom cleaning services, and fire protection equipment. The enterprise serves a diverse client base across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and public sector industries through local delivery routes and distribution networks.
Congressional Trading Context
This filing follows a series of disclosures from the same individual covering multiple equities earlier in the year, including stock sales in Tyler Technologies, Ecolab, and Netflix alongside a purchase of Wingstop. Congressional stock disclosures reflect past transactions made by public figures rather than active portfolio recommendations.
Source: Donald J Trump's STOCK Act disclosure on $CTAS (May 22, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
