Aramark Q1 Revenue Climbs 6% to $4.8B, AOI Rises 1% to $263M
Aramark’s Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue grew 6% to $4.8B with organic revenue up 5%; operating income was flat at $218M and AOI rose 1% to $263M. GAAP EPS fell 8% to $0.36; adjusted EPS held at $0.51, $30M of shares were repurchased and $2.4B of term loans repriced 25bp lower.
1. Q1 Fiscal 2026 Revenue Performance
Aramark reported $4.832 billion in Q1 revenue, a 6% year-over-year increase driven by a 5% rise in organic revenue. Excluding a calendar shift that reduced revenue by an estimated 3%, organic growth would have been approximately 8%, powered by base business expansion and net new business wins across U.S. and international segments.
2. Profitability and EPS Results
Operating income was $218 million, essentially flat versus last year, while adjusted operating income (AOI) increased 1% to $263 million on a constant-currency basis. GAAP EPS declined 8% to $0.36, and adjusted EPS remained at $0.51, reflecting the calendar shift’s headwind on both revenue and profitability.
3. Capital Allocation and Financial Actions
During the quarter, Aramark repurchased $30 million of its common stock under its buyback program and repriced $2.4 billion of 2030 term loans 25 basis points lower. These initiatives are expected to reduce future interest expense and reflect ongoing focus on disciplined capital allocation.