ARMKIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Aramark hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — +23.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 7 Sept 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
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Quality (41): 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 +23.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-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.
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 4 Sept 2026, Aramark returned +46.6% against +20.0% 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.
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 76% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 19% 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 $15.0B and an enterprise value of $21.0B.
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: 40.5×; forward P/E: 20.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.83%, paying out 33% of earnings.
Aramark employs 278,390 people — $71K of revenue per employee.
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A Zacks Investment Research article highlights Aramark (ARMK) as a solid growth stock, citing its growth attributes that could help it outperform the market.
Why it matters — Investors watching Aramark would be interested in this assessment of the company's growth potential as highlighted by a research firm.
Aramark's Collegiate Hospitality division announced it was awarded five new partnerships with colleges and universities across the U.S., including Bridgewater College, Dallas Baptist University, the University of Detroit Mercy, New Mexico Tech, and Randolph-Macon College. Aramark Collegiate Hospitality President and CEO Barbara Flanagan expressed pride in partnering with this diverse group of institutions.
Why it matters — Aramark watchers would care because these new higher-education partnerships signal continued growth and expansion in Aramark's collegiate hospitality business segment.
Aramark announced that its Chief Financial Officer, James Tarangelo, and President of Aramark Nexus, Pat Liebler, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Conference on Monday, September 14, 2026, including a featured Fireside Chat session beginning at 10:45 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay will be available through the Investor Relations section of Aramark's website.
Why it matters — The company's leadership will present publicly at a major industry conference, giving Aramark watchers an opportunity to hear directly from executives about the business.
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.
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.
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.
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 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 7 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 7 Sept 2026, Aramark ranks 79 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 (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +23.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Aramark 79 out of 100 as at 7 Sept 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 $75 over the next 12 months.
Aramark returned +46.6% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 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, 2 Sept 2026): "Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Aramark (ARMK) is a Solid Choice". A Zacks Investment Research article highlights Aramark (ARMK) as a solid growth stock, citing its growth attributes that could help it outperform the market.
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
