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.

Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $14.57B market cap
70quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS — Consensus $0.48
EPS surprise — Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue — Consensus $4.62B
Revenue surprise — Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -2.1% Event window
SPY move +0.7% Same window
Abnormal move -2.7% Stock minus SPY
Volume 3.0× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -4.8% Up to 20 sessions
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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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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
ARMK REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q4 '23 estimate $5B Q4 '23 actual $5B, beat Q1 '24 estimate $4B Q1 '24 actual $4B, beat Q2 '24 estimate $4B Q2 '24 actual $4B, miss Q3 '24 estimate $4B Q3 '24 actual $4B, miss Q3 '25 estimate $5B Q3 '25 actual $5B, miss Q4 '25 estimate $5B Q4 '25 actual $5B, miss Q1 '26 estimate $5B Q1 '26 actual $5B, beat Q2 '26 estimate $5B Q2 '26 actual $5B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $5B Q3 '26 actual $5B, beat Q4 '26 estimate $5B Q1 '27 estimate $5B Q2 '27 estimate $5B Q3 '27 estimate $6B
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy24 ratings
Bullish2187.5%
Neutral28.3%
Bearish14.2%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$55.28Current
$33Low
$56.7Average
$74High

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.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainOct 12, 2026
RBC Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainAug 19, 2026
JP Morgan Overweight OverweightMaintainAug 13, 2026
UBS Buy BuyMaintainAug 12, 2026
Stifel Buy BuyMaintainAug 12, 2026
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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.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$70$60.23 +26.6%Aug 19, 2026
New StreetAnalyst unavailable$70$60.35 +26.6%Aug 13, 2026
JefferiesAnalyst unavailable$70$61.24 +26.6%Aug 12, 2026
Deutsche BankAnalyst unavailable$74$60.46 +33.9%Aug 12, 2026
Goldman SachsAnalyst unavailable$70$60.45 +26.6%Aug 12, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Based 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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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2025-01-21T00:01:13.267231+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-18T04:00:41.621869+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-18T04:00:41.619092+00:00

Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

Transcript intelligence is a structured synthesis of the current and prior earnings-call analyses. Missing values stay missing and are never estimated.

By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-10-18. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.