Cintas Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Cintas Corporation (CTAS), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.67% and a payout ratio of 33.75%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

41 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985
Dividends per share (FY)$1.68$4.65$5.00$4.20$3.40$3.51$2.55$2.05$1.62$1.33$1.05$1.70$0.77$0.64$0.54$0.97$0.47$0.46$0.39$0.35$0.32$0.29$0.27$0.25$0.22$0.28$0.22$0.18$0.30$0.25$0.20$0.17$0.14$0.11$0.28$0.23$0.17$0.13$0.09$0.15$0.12
Dividend yield (FY) %0.67%0.77%0.94%0.91%1.22%1.03%0.94%0.90%1.08%1.12%2.02%1.25%1.41%1.48%1.49%1.91%2.01%1.54%1.01%0.83%0.79%0.62%0.73%0.48%0.47%0.43%0.36%0.36%0.42%0.44%0.58%0.55%0.51%0.37%0.40%0.51%0.45%0.41%0.15%0.28%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %33.75%33.78%33.38%30.36%40.62%30.59%24.95%20.84%29.63%16.62%46.88%24.92%25.28%23.79%29.07%34.30%31.90%21.12%18.53%17.98%18.29%18.23%18.46%18.12%16.71%16.16%17.93%14.32%15.97%15.69%14.99%15.33%14.48%13.01%13.06%12.41%9.44%9.63%4.17%8.33%N/A

Dividend Payout History

57 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15November 14, 252025-11-14$0.45
2025-09-15August 15, 252025-08-15$0.45
2025-06-13May 15, 252025-05-15$0.39
2025-03-14February 14, 252025-02-14$0.39
2024-12-13November 15, 242024-11-15$0.39
2024-09-03August 15, 242024-08-15$1.56
2024-06-14May 14, 242024-05-15$1.35
2024-03-15February 14, 242024-02-15$1.35
2023-12-15November 14, 232023-11-15$1.35
2023-09-15August 14, 232023-08-15$1.35
2023-06-15May 12, 232023-05-15$1.15
2023-03-15February 14, 232023-02-15$1.15
2022-12-15November 14, 222022-11-15$1.15
2022-09-15August 12, 222022-08-15$1.15
2022-06-15May 13, 222022-05-16$0.95
2022-03-15February 14, 222022-02-15$0.95
2021-12-15November 12, 212021-11-15$0.95
2021-09-15August 12, 212021-08-13$0.95
2021-06-15May 13, 212021-05-15$0.75
2021-03-15February 11, 212021-02-15$0.75
2020-12-04November 05, 202020-11-06$3.51
2019-12-06November 07, 192019-11-08$2.55
2018-12-07November 08, 182018-11-09$2.05
2017-12-08November 09, 172017-11-10$1.62
2016-12-02November 02, 162016-11-04$1.33
2015-12-04November 04, 152015-11-06$1.05
2014-12-05November 05, 142014-11-07$1.70
2013-12-11November 06, 132013-11-08$0.77
2012-12-12November 07, 122012-11-09$0.64
2011-12-14November 08, 112011-11-11$0.54
2010-12-15November 09, 102010-11-12$0.49
2010-03-10February 08, 102010-02-10$0.48
2009-03-11February 02, 092009-02-04$0.47
2008-03-12February 04, 082008-02-06$0.46
2007-03-13February 02, 072007-02-06$0.39
2006-03-14February 03, 062006-02-07$0.35
2005-03-15February 04, 052005-02-08$0.32
2004-03-16February 06, 042004-02-10$0.29
2003-03-14February 05, 032003-02-07$0.27
2002-04-08February 13, 022002-02-15$0.25
2001-03-26January 31, 012001-02-02$0.22
2000-03-07February 02, 002000-02-04$0.28
1999-03-03February 03, 991999-02-05$0.22
1998-03-02February 04, 981998-02-06$0.18
1997-04-04March 05, 971997-03-07$0.30
1996-04-02March 06, 961996-03-08$0.25
1995-04-03March 06, 951995-03-10$0.20
1994-04-05March 07, 941994-03-11$0.17
1993-04-02March 03, 931993-03-09$0.14
1992-04-02March 03, 921992-03-09$0.11
1991-04-02March 11, 911991-03-15$0.28
1990-04-02March 12, 901990-03-16$0.23
1989-04-03March 13, 891989-03-17$0.17
1988-04-04March 14, 881988-03-18$0.13
1987-04-02March 10, 871987-03-16$0.09
1986-04-02March 10, 861986-03-14$0.15
1985-04-02March 06, 851985-03-12$0.12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cintas Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Cintas Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Cintas Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Cintas Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Cintas Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Cintas Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Cintas Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Cintas Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Cintas Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Cintas Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.