Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) is a leading entity in the business services sector, offering comprehensive food, facilities, and uniform services across various industries. On November 17, 2025, Stifel Nicolaus projected a promising future for Aramark by setting a price target of $44. This target suggests a potential uptick of about 22.09% from its current trading price of $36.04, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's future performance.
Despite this optimistic forecast, Aramark's recent financial disclosures revealed a slight earnings miss. The company announced quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, marginally below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65. This discrepancy represents a negative surprise of 1.54%. Nevertheless, this figure marks an improvement from the $0.54 per share reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, indicating a trajectory of growth.
The reported revenue for the quarter ending September 2025 stood at $5.05 billion, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.11%. Despite this, the revenue saw an increase from $4.42 billion in the same quarter the year prior. This revenue growth underscores Aramark's capability to broaden its operational scope, even in the face of occasional setbacks in surpassing estimates.
Currently, Aramark's stock is priced at $36.04, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.23% with a change of $1.99. The stock experienced fluctuations between a low of $35.07 and a high of $37.47 during the trading day. Over the past year, Aramark's stock has oscillated between a high of $44.49 and a low of $29.92, showcasing some degree of market volatility.
With a market capitalization of roughly $9.47 billion, Aramark stands as a significant contender in its industry. The stock's active trading volume on the NYSE, totaling 9,143,082 shares, further emphasizes its prominence. Despite facing recent hurdles, Aramark's earnings and revenue growth signal a potential for future prosperity, aligning with Stifel Nicolaus's optimistic price target.
