Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Aramark has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating from 13 brokerages, with 11 buys and two holds. The average 12-month price target is $60.63, with recent targets ranging from $54 to $67.
• The company exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $0.49 in EPS versus the $0.47 consensus and $4.91 billion in revenue versus $4.75 billion expected. Revenue increased 14.7% year over year, and fiscal 2026 EPS guidance is $2.18–$2.28.
• Aramark declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, equivalent to $0.48 annually and a 0.9% yield. The stock opened at $56.29, near its 52-week high of $58.68.

Shares of Aramark (NYSE:ARMK - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirteen brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $60.6250.

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $65.00 price target on shares of Aramark in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on Aramark from $47.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Aramark from $49.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $67.00 price target on shares of Aramark in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of Aramark from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th.

Aramark Stock Performance

NYSE ARMK opened at $56.29 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $55.62 and a two-hundred day moving average of $47.38. The company has a market capitalization of $14.80 billion, a PE ratio of 42.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.12. Aramark has a 1 year low of $35.07 and a 1 year high of $58.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.07.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 12th. The company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $4.91 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.75 billion. Aramark had a return on equity of 17.05% and a net margin of 1.84%.The business's revenue was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.35 earnings per share. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.280 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Aramark will post 2.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Aramark Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders 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 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. Aramark's dividend payout ratio is presently 35.82%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aramark

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new stake in Aramark in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $702,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Aramark during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $191,000. Alberta Investment Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Aramark in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $8,672,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Aramark in the second quarter valued at approximately $140,853,000. Finally, Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Aramark in the second quarter valued at approximately $769,000.

Aramark Company Profile

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.

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