Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Now
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
Non-Tech Stocks Also Deliver Big Gains
If there's one thing that's undoubtedly true over the past decade, it's that technology stocks have been blistering hot. But you don't have to buy them to see big gains.
Is Cintas (CTAS) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
Here is how Cintas (CTAS) and Legacy Education Inc. (LGCY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Cintas: Near-Perfect Execution Is Already Priced In
Cintas delivers exceptional execution, with 23% operating margins and consistent revenue and EPS growth, but trades at a demanding 40x forward earnings. CTAS benefits from route density, cross-selling, and scale-driven efficiencies, driving margin expansion and high returns on invested capital. Despite robust fundamentals, CTAS lacks pricing power and faces limited upside at current valuations, with intrinsic value estimated near $171 per share.
Wall Street's Favorite Uniform Rental Stock Just Proved Why It Commands a 55% Valuation Premium
Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) and UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) both reported earnings in recent weeks, revealing two uniform rental companies pursuing fundamentally different strategies.
Tech Stocks Are Not Always The Answer to Big Gains
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Tech Stocks Aren't Always The Answer
While not flashy by nature, non-tech companies also deliver big gains. Sometimes, 'boring' businesses are better.
Cintas' $5.2B UniFirst Bid Ignites the Battle for Route Dominance
In the industrial services industry, efficiency is often measured by a single, ruthless metric: route density. The profitability of a uniform rental company depends heavily on how many stops a delivery truck can make per mile of travel.
Cintas proposes $5.2B cash acquisition of UniFirst
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) for $275 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $5.2 billion. The offer, delivered to UniFirst's board on December 12 and made public on December 22, represents a 64% premium over UniFirst's 90-day average closing price as of December 11, 2025.
Cintas Isn't Taking Years of No for an Answer, Makes a Fresh Bid for UniFirst
After multiple rejections over the years, Cintas is offering a $350 million payment if the deal is rejected to sweeten the pot.
Cintas' Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
CTAS beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, lifts FY26 guidance and delivers solid organic growth despite higher operating costs.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
