| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.1K | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Total Income | 5.1K | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Expenditure | 4.8K | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| PBT | 135.73 | 1.3% | 41.1% |
| Net Profit | 97.66 | 4.2% | 36.0% |
| OPM | 4.26% | 0.22pp | 0.31pp |
| NPM | 1.93% | 0.15pp | 0.38pp |
| EPS | 0.37 | 5.1% | 37.0% |
Aramark Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
11 Aug 2026 · 11 Aug, 4:11 pm
Summary
Aramark reported a strong third quarter for fiscal 2026, with consolidated revenue up 9% year-over-year to $5.1 billion, and Organic Revenue also increasing by 9%. Profitability saw significant gains, with Operating Income up 18% and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) up 13%, driven by strong revenue, supply chain efficiencies, and cost management. Earnings per share also showed robust growth, with GAAP EPS up 34% and Adjusted EPS up 29%. The company has raised its full-year Organic Revenue growth outlook to between 9% and 10% based on continued strong business trends and the expansion of new services like Aramark Nexus.
Key Highlights
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Consolidated revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $5.1 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
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Organic Revenue also grew by 9% compared to the same year-ago period, driven by net new business and base business momentum.
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Operating Income increased 18% to $216 million, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) grew 13% to $261 million.
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GAAP EPS increased 34% to $0.36, and Adjusted EPS grew 29% to $0.52.
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Net cash provided by operating activities grew $41 million and Free Cash Flow increased $42 million in the third quarter.
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Aramark raised its full-year Organic Revenue growth outlook to +9% to +10% due to strong financial performance and new business wins.
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The company began operations supporting a top global hyperscaler and expanded Aramark Nexus capabilities.
Management Comments
John Zillmer
The Company delivered another impressive quarter of strong top and bottom-line results. We continue to build on the momentum across the portfolio, including industry-leading client retention, broad-based revenue growth in the U.S. and International, record levels of new client wins, and the continued expansion of Aramark Nexus. Given the strong business trends across sectors and geographies, we’ve once again raised our Organic Revenue growth expectations for fiscal 2026. Our performance is a testament to the dedication of our teams, whose unwavering commitment to serving our clients, delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, and performing at a high level every day has been instrumental in our success. We’re extremely confident in our ability to continue driving strong, sustained growth. We believe that the opportunities before us—from the outperformance of our core business to the scaling of Aramark Nexus and our Global Supply Chain platform—position us well to realize the benefits of the significant value-creating actions underway. Once again, I am thankful to our teams around the globe for embodying our culture and values, which remain the foundation of who we are as a Company.
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