A provider of food and facilities services, Aramark runs cafeterias, dining halls, and building services for schools, hospitals, offices, stadiums, and correctional facilities in 16 countries. It began in 1936 when Davre Davidson started a vending business in Los Angeles, famously running it from his kitchen table and using the trunk of his 1932 Dodge as a warehouse. He merged with William Fishman in 1959 to form Automatic Retailers of America, which was renamed Aramark in 1994.
Aramark reports Q3 FY2026 revenue up 9% to $5.1B, raises full-year organic revenue outlook
Third quarter fiscal 2026 revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $5.1 billion, with organic revenue also up 9%.
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Operating income rose 18% to $216 million; adjusted operating income grew 13% to $261 million on a constant currency basis.
GAAP EPS increased 34% to $0.36; adjusted EPS rose 29% to $0.52 on a constant currency basis.
Company raised full-year organic revenue growth outlook to +9% to +10%, reaffirmed AOI growth of +12% to +17%, adjusted EPS growth of +20% to +25%, and leverage ratio under 3x.
New client wins exceeded $1.6 billion fiscal year to date, up 51% year-over-year; client retention at record ~98%.
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Aramark elects Antony F. Spring to its Board of Directors
Mr. Spring will serve as a director until his successor is elected and qualified; his committee assignments have not yet been determined.
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On August 4, 2026, Aramark's Board increased its size to 12 directors and elected Antony F. Spring, age 61, as a director.
Mr. Spring is Chairman and CEO of Macy's, Inc., a role he has held since 2024, and previously served as President of Macy's and CEO of Bloomingdale's.
There are no arrangements or understandings with other persons regarding his appointment, and no family relationships with Aramark directors or executive officers.
Mr. Spring is eligible for Aramark's non-employee director compensation program and will enter into the company's standard indemnification agreement.
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Aramark reports Q2 FY2026 revenue up 15% to $4.9B, raises organic growth outlook
Operating Income increased 26% to $220 million; Adjusted Operating Income grew 24% to $258 million.
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Consolidated revenue was $4.9 billion in Q2 FY2026, up 15% year-over-year; Organic Revenue rose 12%.
GAAP EPS rose 65% to $0.38; Adjusted EPS increased 40% to $0.49.
Net cash from operations was $400 million, up 56%; Free Cash Flow was $305 million, up 116%.
Company updated fiscal 2026 outlook to high end of +7% to +9% Organic Revenue growth; reaffirmed AOI growth +12% to +17%, Adjusted EPS growth +20% to +25%, leverage under 3x.
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Aramark grants $3M RSUs to COOs Marc Bruno and Carl Mittleman
On February 17, 2026, Aramark's Compensation Committee approved special RSU grants to Marc Bruno, COO U.S. Food and Facilities, and Carl Mittleman, COO International.
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Each grant has a fair value of $3,000,000, effective February 19, 2026.
RSUs vest on the earlier of the third anniversary of grant or six months after a permanent successor CEO commences employment, subject to continued employment.
Accelerated vesting is provided for certain qualifying termination events, but not voluntary retirement.
The grants were disclosed under Item 5.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K.
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Aramark reports fiscal 2025 results with revenue up 6% and adjusted EPS up 19%
Fourth quarter revenue was $5.0 billion, up 14% year-over-year, with GAAP EPS of $0.33 and adjusted EPS of $0.57.
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Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenue was $18.5 billion, up 6% year-over-year, with organic revenue up 7%.
GAAP EPS for fiscal 2025 was $1.22, up 23%, and adjusted EPS was $1.82, up 19% on a constant-currency basis.
The company achieved a leverage ratio of 3.25x, the lowest in nearly 20 years, and repurchased over 4 million shares.
Fiscal 2026 outlook includes organic revenue growth of 7% to 9%, adjusted operating income growth of 12% to 17%, and adjusted EPS growth of 20% to 25%.
The Board approved a 14% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share, payable December 17, 2025.
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