Aramark Reports 6.1% Q4 Sales Growth, Guides FY EPS to $2.23
Aramark’s Q4 revenue rose 6.1% to $4.83 billion, topping estimates despite a $0.36 EPS miss; full-year EPS guidance of $2.23 per share sits 16.4% above forecasts. In Q1, Aramark delivered $0.51 EPS versus $0.50 consensus and $4.83 billion revenue, driven by record client retention and strong new business momentum.
1. Fourth-Quarter Performance
Aramark’s Q4 revenue increased 6.1% year-over-year to $4.83 billion, surpassing the $4.75 billion consensus, while adjusted EPS of $0.36 fell short of the $0.45 estimate. The top-line gain was supported by pricing initiatives and expansion of service offerings.
2. Full-Year Outlook
Management set fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at $2.23 per share, 16.4% above analyst forecasts, and reaffirmed sales guidance of $19.55 billion to $19.95 billion, reflecting confidence in continued margin expansion and revenue growth drivers.
3. First-Quarter Snapshot
In Q1, Aramark delivered adjusted EPS of $0.51, topping the $0.50 consensus, and generated $4.83 billion in revenue versus $4.74 billion estimates, driven by record client retention, robust new business wins, and approximately $1.4 billion in cash availability.