Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Stock Price Expected to Rise, UBS Group Analyst Says

Key Points

• UBS raised its price target on Aramark to $48 (from $47) while maintaining a "buy" rating, and multiple other brokers also lifted targets — the analyst consensus is an average target of $48.67 with eight Buys and two Holds, implying roughly a 10.5% upside.
• Aramark beat the quarter with EPS $0.51 (vs. $0.50) and revenue of $4.83B, up 6.1% year-over-year, and issued FY2026 guidance of $2.18–$2.28 EPS versus analysts' near-term expectations around $1.92.
• Shares traded at $43.44 (market cap ~$11.42B) with a P/E of 36.5 and a 12-month range of $29.92–$44.49.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK - Get Free Report) had its price objective lifted by stock analysts at UBS Group from $47.00 to $48.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. UBS Group's price target points to a potential upside of 10.50% from the company's current price.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on ARMK. Oppenheimer upped their price objective on Aramark from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on Aramark from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Aramark from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Aramark in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Aramark from $46.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $48.67.

Aramark Price Performance

Shares of NYSE ARMK traded up $1.44 on Wednesday, hitting $43.44. The company's stock had a trading volume of 2,372,568 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,958,581. Aramark has a 12-month low of $29.92 and a 12-month high of $44.49. The company has a market capitalization of $11.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94, a current ratio of 1.27 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $40.25 and a 200-day moving average of $38.92.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.01. Aramark had a net margin of 1.69% and a return on equity of 16.15%. The company had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.76 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.51 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.280 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Aramark will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Aramark

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ARMK. Activest Wealth Management purchased a new position in Aramark during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Aramark during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Aramark during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Aramark in the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Aramark in the 2nd quarter worth about $40,000.

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.

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