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Cintas Corp (CTAS)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — CTAS

Based on 1433 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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
1,433 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
64 fewer hedge funds hold CTAS compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

667 buying748 selling
Last quarter: 748 funds reduced or exited vs 667 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CTAS position: 112 → 187 → 146 → 153. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 16% new
967 out of 1,433 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +39%, value +6%

Value
+6%
Shares
+39%
Last quarter: funds added +39% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +6%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~153 new funds/quarter

181 → 112 → 187 → 146 → 153 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 112 → 187 → 146 → 153. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

69% veterans 12% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,465 holders: 1,014 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 181 entered 1–2 years ago, and 270 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
71 of 1428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CTAS

In 2026 Q2, 667 hedge funds were net buyers of CTAS (153 opened a new position, 514 added to an existing one), while 748 reduced or exited (588 trimmed, 160 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 58% of total institutional value in CTAS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1433.

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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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 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 86d ago
CTAS
+12.9%
XLI
-7.9%

CTAS outperformed XLI by +20.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 41d ago
CTAS
-3.8%
XLI
-8.6%

Since the filing became public, CTAS outperformed XLI by +4.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

38 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CTAS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1413 1440 -1.88%
13F Shares 272M 260M 4.88%
Total Value $44.33B $42.35B 4.69%
New Positions 149 146 +3
Increased Positions 500 573 -73
Closed Positions 171 166 +5
Reduced Positions 574 515 +59
Total Calls 16 20 -20.0%
Total Puts 20 23 -13.04%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 1.15 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

1K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CTAS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 CTAS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Reik & CO., LLC 10.60% 239,356 $40.7M
2 Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust 9.77% 133,707 $36.5M
3 Mainsail Asset Management, LLC 8.41% 104,907 $21.4M
4 Unio Capital LLC 6.72% 207,842 $35.3M
5 Caledonia Investments plc 4.60% 239,000 $40.6M
6 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 4.57% 301,319 $51.2M
7 Samson Rock Capital LLP 4.40% 11,780 $2.0M
8 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 4.30% 362,750 $61.7M
9 HFR Wealth Management, LLC 4.00% 96,378 $16.4M
10 Comgest Global Investors S.A.S. 3.92% 1,048,947 $178.4M
11 Chapman Investment Management, LLC 3.82% 27,220 $4.6M
12 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 3.64% 4,252,487 $723.3M
13 Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd 3.37% 581,018 $98.8M
14 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 3.37% 41,387 $7.0M
15 Palmer Knight Co 3.24% 49,490 $8.4M
16 Chilton Investment Co INC. 3.09% 756,419 $128.7M
17 Settian Capital LP 3.06% 28,000 $4.8M
18 Rosenblum Silverman Sutton S F Inc /Ca 2.80% 68,633 $11.7M
19 Compass Capital Management, Inc 2.80% 273,510 $46.5M
20 Impax Asset Management Group plc 2.67% 2,413,313 $410.5M
21 Sentry LLC 2.60% 54,736 $9.3M
22 Randolph Co Inc 2.47% 172,521 $29.3M
23 Asset Advisors Investment Management, LLC 2.47% 158,245 $26.9M
24 Mcdaniel Terry & Co 2.37% 178,058 $30.3M
25 Brendel Financial Advisors LLC 2.29% 29,055 $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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 748 funds reduced or exited vs 667 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 71 of 1428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 967 out of 1,433 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CTAS has moved -3.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -8.6% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CTAS has gained +12.9% vs -7.9% 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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