CTAS monthly performance report
Explore CTAS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CTAS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Cintas (CTAS) closed September 2026 at $199.46, down 1.15% for the month and +0.09% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CTAS is +6.06%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.47% versus its 200-day moving average ($187.34), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CTAS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −15.18%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Cintas ended September 2026 at $199.46, posting a monthly return of −1.15%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.54%.
The current quarter stands at +17.27% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.47% versus the 200-day moving average ($187.34).
Year-to-date, CTAS is +6.06% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −4.52%. The stock is currently −8.99% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −28.16%.
| Period | CTAS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.26% | −0.44% | +0.70% |
| 1 Week | −0.29% | −1.10% | +0.81% |
| 1 Month | −1.15% | −1.69% | +0.54% |
| 3 Months | +13.15% | −0.10% | +13.25% |
| 6 Months | +0.56% | +13.21% | −12.65% |
| YTD | +6.06% | +10.58% | −4.52% |
| 12 Months | +0.09% | +14.25% | −14.16% |
| 3 Years | +54.90% | +70.07% | −15.18% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +20.31% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +9.78% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +9.71% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +9.30% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +9.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −19.08% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −15.91% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −10.71% |
| #4 | Aug 2025 | −5.63% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −4.59% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +8.44% |
| Q3 2025 | −7.90% |
| Q4 2025 | −8.37% |
| Q1 2026 | −10.07% |
| Q2 2026 | +0.56% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +17.27% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +33.45% |
| 2024 | +21.27% |
| 2025 | +2.94% |
| 2026 | +6.06% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $219.16 (2026-07-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $161.16 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $199.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $187.34 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.47% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −28.16% (2026-05-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.99% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −15.18% |
| RS Peak | 134.8 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 76 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CTAS's return for this report period?
CTAS returned −1.15% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has CTAS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CTAS: +6.06% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is CTAS's 12-month return?
+0.09% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CTAS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.47% versus 200DMA ($187.34).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−28.16% on 2026-05-13.