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CINTAS CORP (CTAS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — CTAS

Based on 1370 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CTAS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
1,370 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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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+82 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

656 buying699 selling
Last quarter: 699 funds reduced or exited vs 656 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+70 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CTAS position: 167 → 169 → 105 → 175. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 14% new
911 out of 1,370 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

141 → 167 → 169 → 105 → 175 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 167 → 169 → 105 → 175. CTAS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 1,407 current holders: 935 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 1370 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

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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Company Profile: CTAS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

128 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.0
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CTAS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1407 1396 0.79%
13F Shares 251M 245M 2.24%
Total Value $46.56B $49.66B -6.24%
New Positions 178 107 +71
Increased Positions 534 551 -17
Closed Positions 160 167 -7
Reduced Positions 608 614 -6
Total Calls 18 26 -30.77%
Total Puts 22 23 -4.35%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 0.88 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CTAS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CALEDONIA INVESTMENTS PLC 4.39% 222,000 $37.5M
2 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 3.98% 4,252,541 $719.3M
3 Prossimo Advisors, LLC 3.30% 3,210 $543K
4 Sentry LLC 2.95% 54,736 $9.3M
5 Randolph Co Inc 2.79% 172,435 $29.2M
6 Asset Advisors Investment Management, LLC 2.63% 162,914 $27.6M
7 Brendel Financial Advisors LLC 2.42% 28,888 $4.9M
8 CARDEROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.90% 45,525 $7.7M
9 GODSEY & GIBB, INC 1.87% 126,999 $21.5M
10 Bank Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG 1.86% 514,586 $87.0M
11 STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP, LLC 1.76% 74,384 $12.6M
12 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 1.62% 46,609 $7.9M
13 Sandro Wealth Management LLC 1.54% 11,376 $1.9M
14 CABOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC 1.40% 71,826 $12.1M
15 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 1.31% 48,969 $8.3M
16 DIVIDEND ASSETS CAPITAL, LLC 1.20% 35,694 $6.0M
17 IFG Advisors, LLC 1.08% 39,116 $6.6M
18 Sawyer & Company, Inc 1.06% 16,265 $2.8M
19 Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt 1.05% 1,275,500 $215.7M
20 FRANKLIN STREET ADVISORS INC /NC 1.04% 100,654 $17.0M
21 Segment Wealth Management, LLC 1.00% 100,761 $17.0M
22 Marex Group plc 0.98% 52,000 $36.4M
23 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 0.95% 229,158 $38.8M
24 First American Bank 0.95% 89,167 $15.1M
25 PCB Capital LLC 0.94% 3,101 $583K
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?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CTAS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CTAS?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 699 funds reduced or exited vs 656 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for CTAS holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 1370 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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: 911 out of 1,370 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.

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.