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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.

Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/armk/earnings">opening bell on Monday, Nov. 11</a>.
Analysts expect the Philadelphia-based company to report quarterly earnings at 53 cents per share, down from 64 cents per share in the year-ago period. 
Aramark projects to report revenue of $4.46 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $4.9 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 29, Aramark Sports &amp; Entertainment announced a partnership with KZ Provisioning to expand services to athletes nationwide.
With the recent buzz around Aramark, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Aramark offers an annual dividend yield of 0.98%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend amount of 9.5 cents per share (38 cents a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $615,297 or around 15,789 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $123,067 or around 3,158 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($0.38 in this case). So, $6,000 / $0.38 = 15,789 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $0.38 = 3,158 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
ARMK Price Action: Shares of Aramark fell 0.8% to close at $38.97 on Thursday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Aramark Stock Ahead Of Quarterly Earnings

Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2024-11-11. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Aramark will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54. 
Investors in Aramark are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.01, leading to a 1.32% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Aramark's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.64</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>0.29</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.64</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731074564_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Aramark were trading at $38.97 as of November 07. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 36.64%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Aramark</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Aramark.
The consensus rating for Aramark is Buy, derived from 6 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $41.42 implies a potential 6.29% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack and Dutch Bros, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Texas Roadhouse received a Buy consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $198.44, implying a potential 409.21% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Shake Shack, with an average 1-year price target of $121.8, indicating a potential 212.55% upside.</li>
<li>For Dutch Bros, analysts project an Buy trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $45.89, indicating a potential 17.76% upside.</li>
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<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack and Dutch Bros are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Aramark</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.97%</td>
<td>$335.21M</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
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<td>Texas Roadhouse</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>13.48%</td>
<td>$209.79M</td>
<td>6.57%</td>
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<td>Shake Shack</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.74%</td>
<td>$145.34M</td>
<td>-2.22%</td>
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<td>Dutch Bros</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>4.09%</td>
<td>$90.28M</td>
<td>2.45%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Aramark ranks highest in revenue growth among its peers. It also leads in gross profit margin. However, it has the lowest return on equity compared to its peers.
<h3>Get to Know Aramark Better</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>Aramark's Financial Performance</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.
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. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
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 is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.99%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Aramark's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.46%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Aramark's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.13, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARMK/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Aramark visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher. Investors may be reacting to the US presidential election and its impact on consumer spending.

Among the biggest winners Wednesday morning are prison stocks Geo Group (NYES: GEO) and CoreCivic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>), moving positively to the news that Donald Trump won the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election"> 2024 presidential election.</a>
While prison stocks could benefit from Trump back in office and policies to expand private prison and immigration detention centers, past market history shows these stocks fell during Trump's previous four years in the White House.
What Happened: Investors could be feeling déjà vu with prison stocks moving higher after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election"> Trump's win Tuesday night.</a>
Geo Group shares opened higher by 19.4% after Trump's win in the 2016 election and CoreCivic shares opened higher by 36.8%
Fast forward to 2024 and Geo Group shares are up 35% on Wednesday and CoreCivic shares are up 28%.
As investors look for sectors and stocks that could benefit from a Trump presidency, the fact that Trump already served four years in the White House could provide historical results on what could happen going forward.
Geo Group shares traded at $16.27 on Election Day 2016. They soared to $26.81 by Trump's inauguration date of Jan. 20, 2017. After that, it was quite the fall for the stock. It went to $9.79 on the day of the 2020 election and $9.01 on the 2021 inauguration date of Jan. 20 for President Joe Biden.
This marked a 39.8% decline from the 2016 election day to the 2020 election day and a 66.4% decline from Trump's inauguration to Biden's inauguration.
CoreCivic shares had a similar fate. The stock traded at $14.33 on Election Day 2016 and soared to $28.32 by Trump's inauguration. After that, the stock fell to $7.64 on the day of the 2020 election and $7.26 on Biden's inauguration.
This marked a 46.7% decline from the 2016 election day to the 2020 election day and a 74.4% decline from Trump's inauguration to Biden's inauguration.
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Why It's Important: Geo Group and CoreCivic own and operate correctional, detention and residential reentry centers across the country.
The companies saw their stock rise after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/06/39554227/prison-stocks-gain-after-presidential-debate-winners-regardless-of-trump-or-biden-in-office">first presidential debate</a> between Trump and Biden earlier this year. Immigration remains an urgent topic among the candidates and the electorate nationwide.
Prison stocks have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/05/38882141/exclusive-andrew-left-shorted-gamestop-here-are-his-3-long-stock-ideas">attracted interest from </a>Citron Research's Andrew Left and "Big Short" investor Michael Burry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/23/09/34451235/short-seller-titans-agree-michael-burry-citron-both-like-this-stock">in the past</a>. Investors who normally short stocks see value in the private prison sector and potentially a Trump win.
Based on the results above from Trump's past time in the White House, investors in GEO and CXW stock might want to consider taking profits now or selling around Trump's inauguration in January.
While the stocks could go up more during Trump's next four years in office, there is potential that the gains are already priced in or the same fate could happen from Trump's last time in the White House.
Investors could get an early look at what the company's see happening under a Trump presidency with CoreCivic reporting third-quarter financial results Wednesday after market close and Geo Group reporting Thursday before market open.
Analysts expect CoreCivic to report third-quarter revenue of $469.8 million, down from $483.7 million in last year's third quarter, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro</a>. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in four straight quarters and six of the last eight quarters overall.
Analysts expect Geo Group to report third-quarter revenue of $613.3 million. That&#8217;s up from $602.8 million in last year's third quarter. The company missed second-quarter revenue estimates from analysts, but has beaten analyst estimates in eight of the last nine quarters.
Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) is another prison-related stock to watch during Trump's return to office. It&#8217;s a company that provides food, training and jobs to people in correctional facilities. 
Aramark stock did not fall as drastically during Trump's time in office. The stock currently trades higher than it did when Trump was in office.
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aramark.com&amp;esheet=54138281&amp;newsitemid=20241021137559&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Aramark&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e3f407831ba7609b82e739ca6683d231">Aramark</a>, (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), a global leader in food and facilities services, is proud to announce a new partnership with <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asbury.org%2F&amp;esheet=54138281&amp;newsitemid=20241021137559&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Asbury+Communities&amp;index=2&amp;md5=419e404d0b14b38f3c3ebe66fddc2f7a">Asbury Communities</a>, a national leader in senior living. This collaboration will bring Aramark's SeniorLIFE+ dining services to five of Asbury's continuing care retirement communities, elevating life experiences through dining and hospitality services.
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Aramark is proud to announce a new partnership with Asbury Communities, a national leader in senior living. This collaboration will bring Aramark's SeniorLIFE+ dining services to five of Asbury's continuing care retirement communities, elevating life experiences through dining and hospitality services. (Photo: Business Wire)
Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is dedicated to providing curated solutions for carefree senior living and will be responsible for delivering exceptional culinary, nutrition, hospitality, and consultancy services. By partnering with Asbury Communities, Aramark SeniorLIFE+ aims to support the well-being and happiness of residents across Asbury's portfolio.
"We are thrilled to partner with Asbury Communities," said Joe Gorman, President and CEO of Aramark SeniorLIFE+. "Our unique approach is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through tailored culinary, wellness, hospitality, and concierge services. By collaborating with Asbury leaders, we aim to create intentional living opportunities for all residents."
Asbury is known for its emphasis on well-being, innovation, embrace of technology solutions, and strong stewardship. Asbury residents will have a voice in the direction of curated solutions for each of their individual communities.
"We are excited to welcome Aramark SeniorLIFE+ to our communities," said Doug Leidig, President and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc. "This partnership aligns with our value proposition of creating inspired connections and experiences and our Mission of exploring possibilities to live your best life. A quality dining experience is integral to residents' well-being. Food is a critical component in the decision-making process for people moving to our communities and in residents' ongoing satisfaction. We are excited to see this partnership move forward."
The partnership between Aramark SeniorLIFE+ and Asbury Communities is set to begin in the new year, with plans to roll out the enhanced services across five continuing care retirement communities and provide consulting services at several locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Residents and their families can look forward to a seamless transition and a host of new benefits designed to provide enjoyable experiences for all lifestyles.

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<li>Goldman Sachs raised the price target for Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) from $38 to $41. Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove maintained a Buy rating. Aramark shares closed at $39.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARMK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove 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 $38 to $41.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $41

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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.
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $39.85, a high estimate of $44.00, and a low estimate of $36.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 9.48% from the previous average price target of $36.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728403216_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Aramark is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Gary Bisbee</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Faiza Alwy</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Aramark. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Aramark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Aramark's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using 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>Delving into Aramark's Background</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: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Aramark's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 7.97%. This indicates a substantial 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: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.33%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Aramark's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.99%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Aramark's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.46%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.13.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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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Decoding 10 Analyst Evaluations For Aramark

UBS analyst Joshua Chan 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 $40 to $44.

UBS Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $44

French food services and facilities management company Sodexo is reportedly exploring a potential purchase of its U.S.-based rival Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>). The Philadelphia-based food service company&#8217;s shares surged more than 10% in after-hours trading following the acquisition report. 
What Happened: The talks of acquisition by Sodexo have been ongoing in recent months. However, Sodexo would need to secure funds for such a significant transaction. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-25/olympics-caterer-sodexo-is-said-to-weigh-acquisition-of-aramark">reported</a> on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. 
Aramark is valued at $9.8 billion after its shares surged 33% on the New York Stock Exchange this year. Meanwhile, Sodexo has a market value of $13 billion. The potential deal might face antitrust scrutiny, according to the report.
Sodexo and Aramark did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: In 1997 the French food services and facilities management company merged its North American operations with Marriott International Inc.'s food services and facilities management business. Sodexo now has 430,000 employees across 45 countries, according to its website. 
Price Action: Aramark shares last traded at $37.26 on Wednesday. In after-hours trading, the stock surged 10.01% following the acquisition report. The stock has surged 33.36% this year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Sodexo Reportedly Explores Acquisition of US Rival Aramark, Shares Surge Over 10% In After-Hours Trading

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Bloomberg Reported Sodexo Weighs Acquisition Of Aramark

RBC Capital analyst Karl Green upgrades Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) from Sector Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $36 to $42.5.

Upgrades

RBC Capital Upgrades Aramark to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $42.5

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<li>Truist Securities boosted Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) price target from $37 to $42. Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintained a Buy rating. Aramark shares gained 0.5% to close at $37.99 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/armk/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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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 $37 to $42.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $42

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>35.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$101.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>807</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>663</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>564</td>
<td>428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>417</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARMK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>415</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.4K, with a price of $238.0 per contract. There were 7376 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35726 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 474 contract(s) at a $23.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 3620 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 1576 contract(s) at a $76.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.4K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 1028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1638 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 486 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.3K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 5170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 142 contract(s) at a $136.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.6K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 840 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.4K, with a price of $406.0 per contract. There were 1735 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 807 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $1475.0 per contract. There were 11160 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 663 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 564 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 428 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 102 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 2679 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 417 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
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Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
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 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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Analysts' ratings for Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 9 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $38.78, a high estimate of $41.00, and a low estimate of $36.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $35.78, the current average has increased by 8.38%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725894076_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Aramark. The following summary outlines 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 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>
<tr>
<td>Gary Bisbee</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Faiza Alwy</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Chan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ian Zaffino</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Aramark. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Aramark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Aramark's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Aramark's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed 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>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>Aramark: Financial Performance Dissected</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 is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.99%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Aramark's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.46%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Aramark's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.13.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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