Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Price Target Raised to $47.00 at Stifel Nicolaus

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) had its price target upped by Stifel Nicolaus from $44.00 to $47.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 11.67% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on ARMK. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price target on Aramark in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $45.00 price target on Aramark in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Aramark in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Aramark from $46.50 to $49.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, UBS Group set a $47.00 price target on shares of Aramark and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.50.

Aramark Trading Up 2.8%

Aramark stock traded up $1.13 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $42.09. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,024,569 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,434,337. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $38.20 and its two-hundred day moving average is $38.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.06 billion, a PE ratio of 34.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.09. Aramark has a 1 year low of $29.92 and a 1 year high of $44.49.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.76 billion. Aramark had a return on equity of 16.39% and a net margin of 1.76%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.51 earnings per share. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.280 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Aramark will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aramark

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Aramark by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 497,078 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,813,000 after purchasing an additional 16,180 shares in the last quarter. Leeward Investments LLC MA increased its position in shares of Aramark by 19.8% in the second quarter. Leeward Investments LLC MA now owns 242,407 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,150,000 after purchasing an additional 40,148 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Aramark by 525.4% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 39,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,531,000 after buying an additional 33,507 shares during the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Aramark by 33.1% during the 3rd quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 123,841 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,755,000 after acquiring an additional 30,815 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sunriver Management LLC bought a new position in Aramark in the second quarter valued at $51,865,000.

Key Stories Impacting Aramark

Here are the key news stories impacting Aramark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat consensus — EPS $0.51 vs $0.50 expected and revenue $4.83B vs $4.76B expected, driven by 6.1% year-over-year revenue growth. Aramark Reports First Quarter Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited record client retention and significant new business wins, signaling durable demand and pipeline strength that support growth expectations. Aramark (ARMK) stock is up, what you need to know
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call and slides emphasized strong organic revenue performance across segments and client retention as drivers of near-term margin leverage and long-term growth. Aramark (ARMK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: EPS $2.18–$2.28 and revenue $19.6B–$20.0B, which is roughly in line with Wall Street consensus but leaves room for upside or downside depending on execution. Guidance update (summary)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction: several outlets note the beat and reiterated the view that results validate the company’s strategy, but some metrics (see slides/transcript) will be watched for sustainability. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: The lower end of the EPS range is slightly below some expectations (consensus ~2.21), and guidance didn’t raise the outlook — investors could be disappointed if future quarters don’t show margin expansion. Why Is Aramark Stock Gaining Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability metrics remain modest (net margin reported ~1.8%) and the company carries leverage that could limit flexibility if macro conditions soften — watch margins and cash flow conversion in coming quarters. Key metrics analysis

Aramark Company Profile

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is a global provider of food services, facilities management and uniform solutions, serving clients across a wide array of industries including education, healthcare, business and government. The company operates through three primary segments: Food and Support Services, Uniform and Career Apparel, and Facility Services, delivering integrated solutions designed to enhance guest experiences, improve operational efficiencies and maintain safe, clean environments. Aramark’s offerings include corporate dining, patient and senior nutrition, campus dining, sports and entertainment concessions, custodial services, technical maintenance and industrial laundry.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark has expanded its footprint to more than 20 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.