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Cintas Corp (CTAS)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CTAS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -22
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CTAS

Based on 1437 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CTAS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
1,437 hedge funds hold CTAS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CTAS is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

730 buying687 selling
Last quarter: 730 funds bought or added vs 687 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-41 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 179 → 112 → 186 → 145. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 15% new
943 out of 1,437 hedge funds have held CTAS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

186 → 179 → 112 → 186 → 145 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 179 → 112 → 186 → 145. A growing number of institutions are discovering CTAS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,474 holders: 996 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 189 entered 1–2 years ago, and 289 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 1430 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CTAS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CTAS

In 2026 Q1, 730 hedge funds were net buyers of CTAS (145 opened a new position, 585 added to an existing one), while 687 reduced or exited (520 trimmed, 167 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in CTAS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -22 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1437.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CTAS

How many hedge funds hold CTAS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CTAS vs. share price

Market Analysis: CTAS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Cintas Corp (CTAS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CTAS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
CTAS
+0.9%
XLI
+10.5%

CTAS outperformed XLI by -9.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
CTAS
+1.4%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, CTAS outperformed XLI by -2.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

78 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
8.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CTAS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1423 1459 -2.47%
13F Shares 255M 257M -0.67%
Total Value $41.43B $47.66B -13.07%
New Positions 139 186 -47
Increased Positions 568 493 +75
Closed Positions 175 164 +11
Reduced Positions 510 574 -64
Total Calls 20 18 11.11%
Total Puts 23 22 4.55%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.15 1.22 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 CTAS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Reik & CO., LLC 11.20% 240,019 $40.6M
2 Mainsail Asset Management, LLC 7.97% 104,910 $17.7M
3 Unio Capital LLC 7.52% 207,284 $35.1M
4 Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust 5.79% 161,127 $38.9M
5 Ritter Alpha, LP 4.59% 1,296 $219K
6 Caledonia Investments plc 4.39% 222,000 $37.5M
7 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 4.22% 260,796 $44.1M
8 HFR Wealth Management, LLC 4.04% 97,410 $16.5M
9 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 3.98% 4,252,541 $719.3M
10 Chapman Investment Management, LLC 3.89% 27,906 $4.7M
11 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 3.84% 352,067 $59.5M
12 Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd 3.65% 593,116 $100.3M
13 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 3.61% 41,807 $7.1M
14 Palmer Knight Co 3.56% 43,125 $7.3M
15 Settian Capital LP 3.32% 28,000 $4.7M
16 Prossimo Advisors, LLC 3.30% 3,210 $543K
17 Rosenblum Silverman Sutton S F Inc /Ca 3.11% 70,274 $11.9M
18 Chilton Investment Co INC. 3.07% 772,906 $130.7M
19 Sentry LLC 2.95% 54,736 $9.3M
20 Randolph Co Inc 2.79% 172,435 $29.2M
21 Comgest Global Investors S.A.S. 2.66% 721,152 $122.0M
22 Asset Advisors Investment Management, LLC 2.63% 162,914 $27.6M
23 Mcdaniel Terry & Co 2.55% 177,415 $30.0M
24 Cim, LLC 2.52% 103,144 $17.4M
25 Brendel Financial Advisors LLC 2.42% 28,888 $4.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Cintas Corp (CTAS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CTAS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CTAS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for CTAS?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 730 funds bought or added vs 687 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CTAS holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 1430 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CTAS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CTAS?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 943 out of 1,437 hedge funds have held CTAS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Cintas Corp (CTAS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CTAS has moved +1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CTAS has gained +0.9% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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