ARMKIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Aramark hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — +27.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Aramark on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (89): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (42): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ARMK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $74 → $76 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $60 → $70 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $71 → $74 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $70 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $63 → $69 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $62 → $70 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $54 → $70 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $67 → $71 |
| 27 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $58 → $70 |
| 27 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $60 → $65 |
| 22 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $63 → $71 |
| 11 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Aramark returned +38.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
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Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Aramark has a market value of $14.4B and an enterprise value of $20.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $19.8B. The latest quarter grew 9.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $383.7M, a 1.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.43.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $432.8M.
Aramark spent $96.9M on share buybacks and $122.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 38.3×; forward P/E: 19.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.88%, paying out 33% of earnings.
Aramark employs 278,390 people — $71K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Aramark could produce exceptional returns, citing its solid growth attributes. The headline presents the company as appealing to growth investors.
Why it matters — ARMK watchers may note the article's positive assessment of Aramark's growth attributes.
Zacks Investment Research highlights ARMK among four stocks that could benefit from surging U.S. restaurant sales, despite ongoing inflation and higher energy costs. The article suggests ARMK may benefit from the current restaurant industry momentum.
Why it matters — The report signals that Aramark could be positioned to gain from rising restaurant sales, a relevant factor for investors tracking its food-service business performance.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment announced enhancements to the fan experience across its seven arena partner venues for the 2026-27 NBA and NHL season, focusing on local customization and premium offerings that reflect each team and city. The company is emphasizing locally inspired, personalized fan experiences ahead of the upcoming arena season.
Why it matters — This signals Aramark's continued focus on growing its premium arena concessions and fan-experience business, which could strengthen its competitive position in the sports and entertainment venue market.
Aramark executives said the company's growth-focused operating model, higher client retention, and expansion into data-center workforce hospitality are supporting an outlook for continued revenue growth and margin improvement.
Why it matters — Aramark watchers would care because the company's foray into data-center workforce hospitality and stronger client retention indicate new growth drivers behind its projected revenue growth and margin improvements.
Aramark Healthcare+ was ranked the number one overall supplier organization on Modern Healthcare's "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" list, and was named the top Large Supplier for the third consecutive year. Aramark credited the recognition to its ability to attract, develop, and retain talent at scale in support of healthcare organizations.
Why it matters — This recognition highlights Aramark's workforce strength and reputation within the healthcare sector, a key part of its Healthcare+ business.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Aramark have a median 12-month price target of $70, with estimates ranging from $47 to $76. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 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 Momentum (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +27.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Aramark 80 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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 $76 over the next 12 months.
Aramark returned +38.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Aramark is a global food, facilities, and hospitality services company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides managed dining, catering, patient nutrition, retail food, environmental services, housekeeping, plant operations, and facility management support for clients in education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, government, and corrections.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Aramark (ARMK) Now". Zacks Investment Research says Aramark could produce exceptional returns, citing its solid growth attributes. The headline presents the company as appealing to growth investors.
Aramark is a global food, facilities, and hospitality services company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides managed dining, catering, patient nutrition, retail food, environmental services, housekeeping, plant operations, and facility management support for clients in education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, government, and corrections. The company also delivers uniform and workplace services, along with concessions and premium hospitality for venues and events. Aramark’s business is built around long-term service partnerships that help organizations outsource essential non-core operations while maintaining consistent service quality and efficient day-to-day operations. With a broad international footprint, Aramark serves institutions and workplaces across multiple regions, making it an important provider in the outsourced services market.
CEO Mr. John J. Zillmer · 278,390 employees · United States · https://www.aramark.com
