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ARMK Stock Forecast: Aramark Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$59
−0.82% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Aramark hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — +18.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$15.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
80 / 100
Median analyst target
$70
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$4.9B+14.7% y/y
Operating income$219.8M
Net income$102.1M
Free cash flow$299.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.9%
1M
+3.9%
YTD
+62.0%
1Y
+49.6%
From 52W high
−4.8%
From 52W low
+66.2%
$36
$62
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ARMK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Aramark on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
80 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
95
Momentum
89
Issuance
79
Growth
75
Revisions
72
Value
63
Accruals
58
Quality
40
Size
12

Volatility (95): The share price has been relatively steady.

Quality (40): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ARMK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ARMK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70$80Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ARMKHigh $75Median $70Low $47

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
14 Buy1 Hold1 Sell
Low $47Median $70High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$60 → $70
13 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$71 → $74
13 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$55 → $70
12 Aug 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$63 → $69
12 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$62 → $70
12 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$54 → $70
12 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$67 → $71
27 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$58 → $70
27 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
29 June 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
29 June 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$60 → $65
22 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
22 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$63 → $71
11 June 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
2 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
19 May 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
13 May 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
13 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
13 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ARMK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ARMK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Aramark returned +49.6% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ARMK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ARMKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ARMK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Aramark (ARMK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
41.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 75% of US stocks

Price / book
4.6×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
15.1×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
36.0%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Gross margin
8.7%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
1.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 18% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Aramark (ARMK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Aramark has a market value of $15.8B and an enterprise value of $21.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $19.4B. The latest quarter grew 9.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $357.8M, a 1.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.34.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $393.3M, after $449.0M of capital spending.

  • Aramark spent $126.9M on share buybacks and $118.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 262.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 41.8×; forward P/E: 21.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.80%, paying out 33% of earnings.

  • Aramark employs 278,390 people — $70K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 25 Aug 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ARMK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ARMKAramark$15.8B
80
RBARB Global, Inc.$16.2B
55
ULSUL Solutions, Inc.$15.1B
76
GPNGlobal Payments, Inc.$24.7B
22
CPRTCopart, Inc.$31.3B
47
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$6.2B
76
AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc.$5.2B
68

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Aramark — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ARMK news & analysis

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Introduces 2026-2027 Innovations for Current and Incoming Generations

Business Wire · 24 Aug 2026positive

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality announced new dining programs, wellness-focused residential concepts, digital enhancements, and student engagement initiatives for the 2026-2027 academic year as colleges prepare to welcome Generation Alpha. The company framed these innovations as a response to shifting expectations around food, wellbeing, and community on campuses.

Why it matters — The announcement signals Aramark's ongoing investment in modernizing its collegiate hospitality offerings to attract and retain university clients and adapt to a new generation of students.

3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Aramark (ARMK)

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Aramark as well positioned to outperform the market, citing above-average growth in its financials and presenting reasons growth investors should not overlook the company.

Why it matters — For Aramark watchers, this signals that the company is being recognized for its growth characteristics in financial performance.

Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences

Business Wire · 17 Aug 2026positive

Aramark Student Nutrition announced new partnerships with over a dozen school districts nationwide, spanning public, charter, independent, and faith-based schools. The programs will feature chef-inspired menus, local sourcing, student advisory councils, and nutrition education to enhance K-12 dining experiences.

Why it matters — The expansion into new school districts across multiple education segments signals potential growth in Aramark's K-12 student nutrition business.

Aramark's Surge Necessitates A Prudent Downgrade

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026positive

Aramark reported strong Q3 results, with revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding analyst expectations and robust growth across U.S. and international segments. The company forecasts full-year organic revenue growth of 9–10% and adjusted EPS growth of 20–25%, driven by new business wins and sector expansion, and launched Aramark Nexus to target hyperscale AI data centers and large industrial projects.

Why it matters — Aramark watchers would care because the company beat expectations, raised its growth outlook, and is expanding into new high-demand markets like AI data centers.

Aramark Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026positive

Aramark reported fiscal third-quarter organic revenue growth of 9% to $5 billion, while highlighting record client retention, rising new-business wins, and early progress in its Aramark Nexus data-center hospitality initiative during its Q3 earnings call.

Why it matters — The results point to ongoing growth and momentum for Aramark across revenue, client retention, new business, and its data-center hospitality push.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ARMK stock

What is the ARMK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Aramark have a median 12-month price target of $70, with estimates ranging from $47 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ARMK stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Aramark, 14 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Aramark 80 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ARMK?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Aramark ranks 80 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (95 of 100).

Will ARMK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +18.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Aramark 80 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ARMK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Aramark publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ARMK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $47 to $75 over the next 12 months.

How has ARMK stock performed over the past year?

Aramark returned +49.6% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Aramark do?

Aramark is a leading provider of food, facilities, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients worldwide. The company specializes in food-related managed services such as dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail, alongside comprehensive facilities management including custodial services, grounds maintenance, energy management, and plant operations.

What is the latest news on ARMK?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 24 Aug 2026): "Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Introduces 2026-2027 Innovations for Current and Incoming Generations". Aramark Collegiate Hospitality announced new dining programs, wellness-focused residential concepts, digital enhancements, and student engagement initiatives for the 2026-2027 academic year as colleges prepare to welcome Generation Alpha. The company framed these innovations as a response to shifting expectations around food, wellbeing, and community on campuses.

Company

About Aramark.

Aramark is a leading provider of food, facilities, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients worldwide. The company specializes in food-related managed services such as dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail, alongside comprehensive facilities management including custodial services, grounds maintenance, energy management, and plant operations. Aramark operates primarily through two segments: Food and Support Services United States and Food and Support Services International, serving sectors like education with dining for colleges, universities, and school systems; healthcare through patient nutrition, retail food, and environmental services; business and industry; sports and leisure for professional teams, college athletics, convention centers, and national parks; and corrections. Its Global Supply Chain Group and Avendra enhance purchasing power for food group purchasing organizations. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark delivers tailored workplace solutions as an exclusive provider at many locations, handling procurement, preparation, and staffing to support operational efficiency across 16 countries.

CEO Mr. John J. Zillmer · 278,390 employees · United States · https://www.aramark.com