Aramark (ARMK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) is a global provider of food services, facilities management and uniform services. Founded in 1936 in Philadelphia, the company has evolved from a small food concession business into a diversified service provider operating across multiple sectors. Aramark’s primary business activities include contract catering, facilities management and professional apparel solutions, with a focus on delivering integrated services that enhance the everyday experiences of its clients and their customers.

The company’s food service operations span a variety of venues, including corporate dining, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, sports and entertainment venues, and correctional facilities. Through its catering and concession services, Aramark offers customized menus, culinary innovations and nutrition programs tailored to client needs. Its facilities management division provides janitorial services, maintenance, energy management and environmental services designed to improve operational efficiency, safety and sustainability for large campuses and commercial properties.

Aramark’s uniform and apparel segment supplies workwear, safety apparel and laundering services to a broad range of industries. By leveraging a network of production sites and distribution centers, the company ensures consistent quality and timely delivery of garments, while also supporting clients’ compliance with safety regulations and branding requirements. This integrated model enables Aramark to offer end-to-end solutions that address workforce needs, regulatory standards and cost controls.

With operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, Aramark serves millions of customers daily. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer John Zillmer, the company has pursued a strategy centered on innovation, digital engagement and sustainability. By investing in technology platforms, data analytics and environmentally responsible practices, Aramark aims to drive long-term growth and deliver measurable value to clients, partners and communities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $41.87 to $42.80
• 50-Day Range: $32.96 to $42.43
• 52-Week Range: $29.92 to $42.80
• Volume: 2.47 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.99 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.12 billion
• P/E Ratio: 32.63
• Dividend Yield: 0.99%
• Price Target: $43.91
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Aramark Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aramark scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 125th out of 314 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Aramark has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Aramark has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.67%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Aramark are expected to grow by 16.67% in the coming year, from $1.92 to $2.24 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aramark is 32.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.87.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aramark is 32.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.25.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Aramark has a P/B Ratio of 3.69. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.47% of the float of Aramark has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aramark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aramark has recently increased by 9.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Aramark has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Aramark has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Aramark is 32.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Aramark will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that Aramark will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.90

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.47% of the float of Aramark has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aramark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aramark has recently increased by 9.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.68

News Sentiment

Aramark has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Aramark this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for ARMK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aramark insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.51% of the stock of Aramark is held by insiders.

ARMK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ARMK shares performed this year?

Aramark's stock was trading at $37.31 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ARMK stock has increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $42.4250.
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How were Aramark's earnings last quarter?

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.01. Aramark's revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Aramark have any subsidiaries?

Aramark subsidiaries include these companies: Good Uncle Services, AmeriPride Services, Avendra, Avoca, Lotus Facilities Management, Filterfresh Coffee Service, Masterplan, and more.

How do I buy shares of Aramark?

Shares of ARMK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aramark own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aramark investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 5/28 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/28/2025
• Today: 7/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: BUSINESS SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ARMK
• CIK: 1584509
• Web: www.aramark.com
• Phone: (215) 238-3000
• Fax: 215-238-3333
• Employees: 273,900
• Year Founded: 1939

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $43.91
• High Stock Price Target: $48.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $39.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +3.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.30
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.76
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.14
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $262.52 million
• Net Margins: 1.97%
• Pretax Margin: 2.64%
• Return on Equity: 15.07%
• Return on Assets: 3.54%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.02
• Current Ratio: 1.21
• Quick Ratio: 1.08

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $17.40 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.64
• Cash Flow: $3.24 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.11
• Book Value: $11.51 per share
• Price / Book: 3.69

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 262,070,000
• Free Float: 255,493,000
• Market Cap: $11.14 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.28