Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Price Target Raised to $58.00

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) had its price target increased by Robert W. Baird from $50.00 to $58.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 19.73% from the stock’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Aramark from $46.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Aramark from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Aramark in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Oppenheimer increased their price objective on Aramark from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $45.00 price objective on Aramark in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Aramark presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $49.56.

Aramark Stock Up 8.7%

Shares of ARMK stock opened at $48.44 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $12.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.08. Aramark has a one year low of $35.07 and a one year high of $51.18. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $42.68 and a 200 day moving average price of $39.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94, a current ratio of 1.27 and a quick ratio of 1.13.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 12th. The company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $4.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.75 billion. Aramark had a return on equity of 16.15% and a net margin of 1.69%.Aramark’s quarterly revenue was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.35 earnings per share. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.280 EPS. Analysts predict that Aramark will post 2.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Aramark

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in shares of Aramark by 102.3% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,320,269 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,700,000 after buying an additional 667,528 shares in the last quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership increased its position in Aramark by 166.3% in the third quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership now owns 1,131,501 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,450,000 after purchasing an additional 706,677 shares during the period. Junto Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in Aramark in the third quarter worth about $132,157,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its position in Aramark by 73.5% in the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 1,468,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,398,000 after purchasing an additional 622,430 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its position in Aramark by 525.4% in the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 39,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,531,000 after purchasing an additional 33,507 shares during the period.

Key Headlines Impacting Aramark

Here are the key news stories impacting Aramark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 adjusted EPS came in at $0.49, topping estimates of $0.47 and improving from $0.35 a year ago, signaling better-than-expected profitability. Aramark Reports Second Quarter Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue reached $4.91 billion versus forecasts for $4.75 billion, showing solid top-line growth and demand across the business. Aramark Reports Second Quarter Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management said fiscal 2026 expectations are now tracking toward the high end of the company’s prior range, which investors read as a sign of continued momentum and stronger cash generation. Aramark Reports Second Quarter Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention is also being drawn to Aramark’s push into AI/data-center-related services, which some reports say is helping fuel enthusiasm for the stock, though this opportunity is still early-stage. Aramark (ARMK) Forays Into AI, Soars to All-Time High
• Neutral Sentiment: Aramark’s valuation has risen quickly, and at least one analyst note argues upside is now more limited after the earnings pop, which could temper future gains. Aramark: Upside Is Now Muted After Q2 2026

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.