UniFirst Corporation Stock Jumps After Report Says Cintas Is Nearing a Deal Above $275 a Share

Cintas is closing in on a deal to acquire workwear rival UniFirst, according to Bloomberg Law, which reported Thursday that negotiations are ongoing over a price tag north of $275 per share—or about $5.2 billion—the same offer Cintas put forward in December. UniFirst shares jumped 13.6% in premarket action Friday.

Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas Corporation heads into December 2025 as a classic “quality compounder” that has finally pulled back from record highs. The uniform and facility services specialist just delivered another beat‑and‑raise quarter, announced a fresh $1 billion buyback, and extended a decades‑long dividend growth streak — yet the stock is still trading well below its June peak.