Aramark · ARMK · FY2025 Q1 · Calendar Q1 2025
Aramark: Strong start, with execution risks still in view
The supplied analysis supports a constructive operating trajectory, but the case depends on converting new-account momentum and efficiency gains while managing facility exits, cost pressure and acquisition execution.
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What changed
The supplied analysis highlighted new business wins, the Quantum acquisition, a culinary partnership and expanded capital flexibility as developments alongside the quarter’s operating performance.
Guidance delta
Maintained; management reaffirmed its outlook in the supplied analysis.
Key takeaways
- Management described record global foodservice revenue and AOI profitability.
- New account wins, high retention and supply-chain initiatives supported the quarter.
- The pipeline spans athletics, education, corporate and international customers.
- Capital-structure actions and the Quantum acquisition expand the strategic agenda.
Management priorities
- Build new accounts across athletics, corporate and education.
- Expand micro-market, vending and GPO capabilities.
- Develop the LifeWorks catering brand and culinary partnership.
- Complete debt refinancing while continuing the share-repurchase program.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 18, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 12, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 19, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 13, 2026 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jun 29, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | May 13, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Barclays | Underweight | Underweight | Maintain | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Bernstein | Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Berenberg | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Nomura | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Sterne Agee CRT | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Credit Agricole | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Wells Fargo | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 21, 2014 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $55.28. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $60.23 | +26.6% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| New Street | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $60.35 | +26.6% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $61.24 | +26.6% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $74 | $60.46 | +33.9% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $60.45 | +26.6% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $71 | $60.47 | +28.4% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $69 | $60.47 | +24.8% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $63 | $60.47 | +14.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Jasper Bibb | $70 | $57.18 | +26.6% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $63 | $57 | +14.0% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $67 | $58.3 | +21.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $56.05 | +17.6% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $56.06 | +17.6% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Ian Zaffino | $60 | $53.3 | +8.5% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $55 | $50.87 | -0.5% | May 14, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Jasper Bibb | $58 | $49.49 | +4.9% | May 13, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $54 | $49.34 | -2.3% | May 13, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $49.24 | -9.6% | May 13, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $56 | $48.4 | +1.3% | May 13, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $48.4 | +4.9% | May 13, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $51 | $48.4 | -7.7% | May 13, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $39.27 | -9.6% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $47 | $41.32 | -15.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $40.96 | -9.6% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Toni Kaplan | $45 | $40.96 | -18.6% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $46 | $36.68 | -16.8% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $44 | $36.04 | -20.4% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $38.4 | -18.6% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $46 | $39.56 | -16.8% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Toni Kaplan | $43 | $40.4 | -22.2% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| RBC Capital | Karl Green | $42.5 | $38.53 | -23.1% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | Jasper Bibb | $42 | $37.99 | -24.0% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $38 | $34.62 | -31.3% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Faiza Alwy | $39 | $33.66 | -29.5% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Oppenheimer | Ian Zaffino | $39 | $32.9 | -29.5% | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Stephanie Moore | $37 | $32 | -33.1% | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | Jasper Bibb | $37 | $31.59 | -33.1% | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $33 | $28.81 | -40.3% | Jan 17, 2024 |
| J.P. Morgan | Analyst unavailable | $44 | $40.89 | -20.4% | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $44 | $41.96 | -20.4% | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $36 | $41.9 | -34.9% | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $43 | $40.51 | -22.2% | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $41 | $39.94 | -25.8% | Nov 16, 2022 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $40.55 | -18.6% | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $33.1 | -31.3% | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $37 | $36.44 | -33.1% | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Oppenheimer | Ian Zaffino | $32.49 | $24.89 | -41.2% | Jul 21, 2021 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationBased in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark, established in 1959, provides a comprehensive array of services encompassing food management, facility solutions, and uniform provision. The company serves a diverse global clientele, including educational institutions, healthcare providers, various businesses and industrial clients, sports and entertainment venues, leisure operators, and correctional facilities, both within the United States and internationally. Aramark organizes its operations into three primary divisions: U.S. Food and Support Services, International Food and Support Services, and Uniform and Career Apparel. Its extensive food-related offerings feature managed dining programs, catering solutions, food service management, and convenience retail options. This includes operating on-site restaurants, providing executive dining experiences, managing convenience stores, and offering beverage and vending services.…
Historical context
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2025-01-21T00:01:13.267231+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-18T04:00:41.621869+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-18T04:00:41.619092+00:00
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