Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | CTAS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% | 1.53% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -20.69% | 7.60% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.5% | 32.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | -2.6% | 12.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
15.46%
3-Year Growth
16.96%
5-Year Growth
-20.69%
10-Year Growth
20.40%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 14, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.5200 | +15.56% |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4500 | +15.38% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3900 | -75.00% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $1.5600 | +15.56% |
| May 14, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $1.3500 | +17.39% |
| May 12, 2023 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $1.1500 | +21.05% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
39.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
42.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.21 | $312.52M |
| Q2 2026 | $1.23 | $424.97M |
| Q3 2026 | $1.26 | $530.57M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.12 | $373.81M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 2, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.