Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.180-2.280 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.250. The company issued revenue guidance of -, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $20.0 billion.

Aramark Price Performance

Aramark stock opened at $60.56 on Wednesday. Aramark has a one year low of $35.07 and a one year high of $61.52. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $55.83 and a 200 day simple moving average of $47.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The company has a market capitalization of $15.93 billion, a PE ratio of 45.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.12.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.04. Aramark had a return on equity of 17.05% and a net margin of 1.84%.The business had revenue of $5.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.94 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.40 EPS. Aramark’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.280 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Aramark will post 2.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Aramark Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a $0.12 dividend. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. Aramark’s payout ratio is currently 35.82%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have weighed in on ARMK. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Aramark from $58.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 price target on shares of Aramark in a report on Monday, June 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $51.00 target price on shares of Aramark in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Aramark in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $67.00 target price on shares of Aramark in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $61.71.

More Aramark News

Here are the key news stories impacting Aramark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue beat estimates. Aramark reported adjusted EPS of $0.52, above the $0.48 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 9.3% year over year to $5.06 billion, ahead of the $4.94 billion forecast. GAAP diluted EPS increased 34% to $0.36 and operating income rose 18% to $216 million. Aramark fiscal third-quarter earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its growth outlook. Aramark increased its fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth forecast to 9%–10%, up from the previous 7%–9% range, while reaffirming its adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS and leverage targets. EPS guidance is $2.18–$2.28, broadly consistent with the $2.25 analyst consensus. Aramark Q3 earnings release
• Positive Sentiment: Broad-based demand and new growth opportunities supported the results. Year-to-date new client wins exceeded $1.6 billion, up 51% from the prior-year period, and client retention reached approximately 98%. Aramark also began serving its first Texas AI data-center site for a global hyperscaler, while its Nexus initiative targets hyperscale data centers and large industrial projects. Aramark earnings call highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation could limit further gains. After the rally, one Seeking Alpha analysis argued that the stock’s surge warranted a more cautious stance. Aramark’s valuation metrics, including a reported P/E ratio above 45, leave less room for execution disappointments despite the improved outlook. Aramark valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity was entirely selling. Reported data showed two open-market sales by an executive totaling 18,363 shares, with no insider purchases during the period. This is a secondary concern compared with the earnings beat but may temper bullish sentiment. Aramark trading and earnings analysis

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ARMK. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Aramark in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Aramark during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Aramark during the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Aramark in the second quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Aramark during the 4th quarter worth approximately $49,000.

About Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is a global provider of food services, facilities management and uniform solutions, serving clients across a wide array of industries including education, healthcare, business and government. The company operates through three primary segments: Food and Support Services, Uniform and Career Apparel, and Facility Services, delivering integrated solutions designed to enhance guest experiences, improve operational efficiencies and maintain safe, clean environments. Aramark’s offerings include corporate dining, patient and senior nutrition, campus dining, sports and entertainment concessions, custodial services, technical maintenance and industrial laundry.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark has expanded its footprint to more than 20 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.