NYSE: ARMK
Aramark
Industrials · Specialty Business Services
After hours: $55.95(0%) · as of 7:34 PM ET
Market Cap
$14.71B
52w High
$58.68
52w Low
$35.07
P/E
41.75
Volume
2.88M
Outstanding Shares
262.95M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 43.02% over the last year. Revenue grew 10.15% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 4.38% to 4.31%. Free cash flow grew 12.1% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is trading toward the richer end of its historical P/FCF range (66th percentile) while business metrics are improving. More of the upside is already embedded in the multiple now.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin is at 4.31% — continued expansion would be needed to justify the premium. Revenue growth of 10.15% is encouraging, but any deceleration puts the stretched multiple at risk. This read changes if revenue, margins, and cash flow continue to improve faster than expected — in that case the richer multiple could still prove conservative.
Company profile
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark, established in 1959, provides a comprehensive array of services encompassing food management, facility solutions, and uniform provision.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 200 shares became 277
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
21
Buy
2
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 11, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.48 · Revenue est $4.94B
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Dividends
$0.48/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 11yrEx-div Aug 19, 2026 · in 11dSafeARMK pays a dividend with a 0.86% declared yield, 11 consecutive years of growth, growing at 8.6% annually, covered 4.1× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
0.86%
Annual Div / Share
$0.48
TTM $0.47
5yr CAGR
+8.6%
Doubles every ~8.4yr
Payout Ratio
33.11%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+14.75%
5yr CAGR
+8.6%
10yr CAGR
+5.75%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$9/yr $1/mo | $13/yr+51% $1/mo | $20/yr+128% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 0.86% → 1.96% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
ARMK has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 4.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 8.6% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.