Aramark(ARMK)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosAramark (ARMK) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
the company's high valuation, reflected in a 45.95 P/E TTM, is difficult to justify given the persistent margin erosion and the extreme volatility in free cash flow that saw a $1.0 billion working capital swing in 2026Q2.
Aramark (ARMK) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Aramark (ARMK) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 12, 2026 | $0.49vs $0.47+3.3% | $4.8Bvs $4.8B+1.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | $0.51vs $0.50+2.0% | $4.8Bvs $4.7B+2.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.64vs $0.64-0.2% | $5.0Bvs $5.2B-2.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.40+0.0% | $4.6Bvs $5.2B-10.5% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Aramark (ARMK)
I am upgrading Aramark to buy as commercial momentum is now translating into visible revenue and margin improvement. ARMK's organic revenue grew 12% in Q2 2026, with broad-based strength and >98% client retention, supporting a durable growth thesis. Nexus, targeting hyperscale AI data centers, offers a new, higher-margin growth driver not yet reflected in FY2026 guidance.
Here is how Aramark (ARMK) and Victoria's Secret (VSXY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Aramark (ARMK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56.00 | $14.73B | 45.90 | 6.35% | 1.76% | 10.51% | 0.74% | |
| $46.55 | $2.73B | 12.58 | 34.75% | 19% | 10.75% | — | |
| $44.40 | $2.6B | 17.14 | 4.62% | 1.75% | 8.94% | — | |
| $50.57 | $1.13B | 24.55 | 0.37% | 0.79% | 5.89% | — | |
| $176.28 | $7.56B | 21.19 | 21.95% | 8.07% | 123.43% | — | |
| $76.89 | $3.82B | 25.05 | 4.75% | 4.34% | 38.34% | — |
Aramark (ARMK) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Aramark (ARMK) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 12, 2026·SEC
Feb 20, 2026·SEC
Feb 10, 2026·SEC
Nov 25, 2025·SEC
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Aramark (ARMK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Aramark (ARMK) reported $19.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 44% increase from $13.51B in 2012.
Aramark (ARMK) grew revenue by 6.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Aramark (ARMK) is profitable, generating $357.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.8% net margin).
Yes, Aramark (ARMK) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.74%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Aramark (ARMK) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Aramark (ARMK) generated $639.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
