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Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to a variety of clients and institutions. The majority of company revenue comes from its North American food and support services segment. Smaller but substantial segments include food and support services international, food and support services united states and uniform and career apparel. The food and support services segments provide food for school districts; colleges; healthcare facilities; correctional institutions; and business, sports, and entertainment venues. The uniform segment rents, delivers, cleans, and maintains work clothes and ancillary items like towels and mats to customers in North America and Japan. The company has hundreds of service locations and distribution centers across the United States and Canada.

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $40 to $43.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $43

Throughout the last three months, 9 analysts have evaluated Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $43.61, along with a high estimate of $46.00 and a low estimate of $40.00. Marking an increase of 9.02%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $40.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734019255_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Aramark by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shlomo Rosenbaum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jasper Bibb</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Green</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Aramark. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Aramark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Aramark's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Aramark's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARMK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Aramark analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Aramark: A Closer Look</h2>
Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to a variety of clients and institutions. The majority of company revenue comes from its North American food and support services segment. Smaller but substantial segments include food and support services international, food and support services united states and uniform and career apparel. The food and support services segments provide food for school districts; colleges; healthcare facilities; correctional institutions; and business, sports, and entertainment venues. The uniform segment rents, delivers, cleans, and maintains work clothes and ancillary items like towels and mats to customers in North America and Japan. The company has hundreds of service locations and distribution centers across the United States and Canada.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Aramark's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Aramark's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.16% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.77%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Aramark's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.09%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.97%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Aramark's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.83, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Aramark Through Analyst Insights

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $44 to $45.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $45

In the current session, the stock is trading at $42.00, after a 0.94% spike. Over the past month, Aramark Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) stock increased by 5.18%, and in the past year, by 48.83%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733768111_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Aramark P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Aramark has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 91.15 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733768111_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Aramark

A large exercise of company stock options by James Tarangelo, SVP and CFO at Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on November 21, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: Tarangelo, SVP and CFO at Aramark, exercised stock options for 8,365 shares of ARMK stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001584509/000158450924000226//Archives/edgar/data/1584509/000158450924000226/0001584509-24-000226-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The exercise price of the options was $20.67 per share.
As of Friday morning, Aramark shares are down by 4.85%, with a current price of $38.46. This implies that Tarangelo's 8,365 shares have a value of $148,813.
<h3>Discovering Aramark: A Closer Look</h3>
Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to a variety of clients and institutions. The majority of company revenue comes from its North American food and support services segment. Smaller but substantial segments include food and support services international, food and support services united states and uniform and career apparel. The food and support services segments provide food for school districts; colleges; healthcare facilities; correctional institutions; and business, sports, and entertainment venues. The uniform segment rents, delivers, cleans, and maintains work clothes and ancillary items like towels and mats to customers in North America and Japan. The company has hundreds of service locations and distribution centers across the United States and Canada.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Aramark's Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Aramark's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.16% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Exploring Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 8.99%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Aramark exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.46.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Aramark's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.83, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Overview:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 40.83 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 0.62 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 13.05 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Options Movement At Aramark: James Tarangelo Exercises Worth $148K

Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $43 to $45.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $45

Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $42 to $46.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $46

Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) Monday reported upbeat earnings for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41886688/crude-oil-down-3-aramark-posts-upbeat-earnings">its fiscal fourth quarter</a>.
The Philadelphia-based company announced a "material" share repurchase in fiscal 2025, for the first time in nearly eight years, according to Truist Securities.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/65522755a54dc20001b245f7/jasper-bibb">Analyst Jasper Bibb</a> maintained a Buy rating on Aramark, while raising the price target from $42 to $46.
Aramark Thesis: The company&#8217;s total revenues grew by 5% year-on-year to $4.417 billion, missing the consensus of $4.455 billion possibly due to incremental forex headwinds, Bibb said in the note.  
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
"Margin drivers included operating leverage, cost discipline and supply chain efficiencies," and the company reported adjusted earnings of 54 cents per share, ahead of consensus of 52 cents per shares, he added.
Aramark guided to organic growth of around 7.5%-9.5% in constant currency terms, implying full-year revenues in the range of $18.61 billion to $18.96 billion, versus consensus of $18.53 billion, net of a forex headwind of $95 million, the analyst stated.
While management announced the authorization of a share buyback program of $500 million, the earnings guidance "does not include any impact from potential share repurchase activity," Bibb further wrote.
Price Action: Shares of Aramark had declined by 0.62% to $38.44 in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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Why This Aramark Analyst Is Raising Forecasts After Mixed Q4 Results

JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $41 to $45.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $45

Ratings for Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) were provided by 8 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $41.56, a high estimate of $44.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $37.62, the current average has increased by 10.47%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731420020_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Aramark by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Green</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jasper Bibb</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Aramark. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Aramark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Aramark's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Aramark's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Aramark</h2>
Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to a variety of clients and institutions. The majority of company revenue comes from its North American food and support services segment. Smaller but substantial segments include food and support services international, food and support services united states and uniform and career apparel. The food and support services segments provide food for school districts; colleges; healthcare facilities; correctional institutions; and business, sports, and entertainment venues. The uniform segment rents, delivers, cleans, and maintains work clothes and ancillary items like towels and mats to customers in North America and Japan. The company has hundreds of service locations and distribution centers across the United States and Canada.
<h3>Breaking Down Aramark's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Aramark displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.97%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Aramark's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.33%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Aramark's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.99%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Aramark's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.46%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 2.13, Aramark adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For Aramark

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $38 to $40.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $40

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $38 to $44.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $44

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 50 points on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.76% to 44,324.99 while the NASDAQ fell 0.15% to 19,257.81. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.04% to 5,998.191.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Financials shares surged by 1.4% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, information technology shares fell by 1.3%.
Top Headline
Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and announced a $500 million share repurchase program. Also, the company approved a 11% increase to its quarterly dividend.
Revenue grew 5% year-over-year (Organic revenue: +7%) to $4.42 billion, missing the consensus of $4.46 billion. Adjusted EPS of 54 cents exceeded the consensus of 53 cents.
Aramark's Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it to 10.5 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2024
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<li>Shares of Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) got a boost, surging 34% to $1.6915 after Bitcoin rose above $82,000.</li>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 25% to $23.96 amid strength in Bitcoin.</li>
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<li>Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNS#NASDAQ">SPNS</a>) was down, falling 26% to $29.25 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales and lowered its FY24 revenue guidance.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 3.1% to $68.18 while gold traded down 2.8% at $2,619.40.
Silver traded down 2.6% to $30.620 on Monday, while copper fell 1.8% to $4.2270.
Euro zone
European shares closed higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 1.13%, Germany's DAX gained 1.21% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.20%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.40%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.65%.
The BNP Paribas Real Estate Construction PMI in Ireland rose to 49.4 in October versus 49.0 in September,
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.08%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.45%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.51% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.01%.
China's annual inflation rate was 0.3% in October compared to September's reading of 0.4%, while producer prices declined by 2.9% year-over-year in October. China&#8217;s vehicle sales climbed by 7% year-over-year to 3.05 million units in October compared to a 1.7% decline in the prior month.
The gauge for Japan's service sector fell to 47.5 in October compared to a revised reading of 47.8 in the prior month, while Japan's current account surplus fell to JPY 1,717.1 billion in September from JPY 2,954.2 billion in the year-ago month.
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No major economic reports are scheduled for released today.
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The &#8220;Trump-related everything rally&#8221; reignited across markets on Monday, with heightened focus on last week's top performers like small caps, financials, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and cryptocurrencies, all surging as the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/markets&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiQxOXV7NSJAxWUTKQEHQWeNCEQFnoECB8QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FmExYgZnKyK1W0mkY7TrX">new trading week began.</a>
The Russell 2000 Index outperformed major large-cap indices, nearing a retest of its all-time high from November 2021.
Financials shone brightest again, with both large and regional banks posting strong gains. The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) surged 3.9%, reaching levels last seen in August 2022.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also dominated headlines, surpassing the $85,000 milestone and fueling widespread gains across other crypto assets.
Major crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), rallied nearly 22%, hitting highs last seen in late November 2021. MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) soared 25%, with Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSLK#NASDAQ">CSLK</a>) both up by 21%.
Within tech, Tesla continued its rally, while the rest of the sector lagged, weighed down by sharp declines in semiconductors following new AI-related export restrictions to China, impacting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Elsewhere, the U.S. dollar extended its gains, while Treasury yields held steady, with the 10-year yield hovering around 4.3%.
Prices tumbled in commodities, with the exception of natural gas, which rose roughly 10%. Gold dropped over 2%, and oil fell by 3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETF</h3>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,437.75</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,328.14</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,001.80</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,060.25</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:47 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent111124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) held steady at $598.43.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $443.23.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.3% lower to $512.45.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.6% to $242.00.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, rising 1.8%. The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports were Monday.com ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMDY#NASDAQ">AMDY</a>) down 15% and Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), up 1%.
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Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported fourth-quarter results <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41874688/aramark-reports-earnings-results-for-fiscal-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">and raised quarterly dividend</a>.
Revenue grew 5% year-over-year (Organic revenue: +7%) to $4.42 billion, missing the consensus of $4.46 billion. Revenues were driven by strong volume growth across both segments, with pricing stabilizing due to inflation trends, especially in Education.
FSS United States saw revenue growth of 4%, led by Sports &amp; Entertainment on higher per capita spending and strong stadium attendance, Business &amp; Industry with increased participation and new clients, and retail expansion in Corrections through micro-markets.
FSS International revenue increase of 9% was led by broad-based, especially in the U.K., Germany, Canada, and South America, with top-performing sectors in Business &amp; Industry, Sports &amp; Entertainment, and Extractive Services.
In the fourth quarter, adjusted operating income grew 7% to $271 million, driven by higher revenue, cost discipline, and supply chain efficiencies. Adjusted EPS of $0.54 exceeded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $0.53</a>.
Operating cash flow increased 42% to $727 million, while Free Cash Flow rose 121% to $323 million in the year. As of fiscal year-end, the company had available cash of over $2.6 billion.
Dividend: Aramark&#8217;s Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.105 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2024.
Repurchase: The Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase program in early November.
Guidance: Aramark expects FY25 organic revenue growth of 7.5% to 9.5%, with adjusted<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> EPS growth of 23% to 28%</a>.
John Zillmer, Aramark&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;We reached new highs in our financial performance every quarter during fiscal 2024, ultimately achieving record revenue and AOI profitability for any year in Global FSS history.&#8221;
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Aramark shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and announced a $500 million share repurchase program. Also, the company approved a 11% increase to its quarterly dividend.

Aramark Expects FY25 Organic Revenue Of +7.5% — +9.5%, Adjusted EPS Of +23% — +28%

The dividend will be payable on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024.

Aramark's Board Approves 11% Increase To Quarterly Dividend From $0.095 To $0.105 Per Share

Aramark Board Approves New $500M Share Repurchase Program In Early November

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