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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.

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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.

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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. 
• Regarding ARMK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 1924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - 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. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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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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 $39 to $41.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $41

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 $35 to $38.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $38

As of Sept. 3, 2024, five stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VOXX International Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOXX#NASDAQ">VOXX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 27, the company announced that its board of directors is exploring methods to maximize shareholder value. The board is evaluating options, including a sale of the company, a sale of segments, operational improvements or other strategic transactions.. The company's stock gained around 92% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VOXX">52-week high of $11.70</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 81.77&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>VOXX Price Action: Shares of VOXX International gained 12.7% to close at $5.49 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 6, Aramark posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings results. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARMK">has a 52-week high</a> of $36.68.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.72</li>
<li>ARMK Price Action: Shares of Aramark rose 1.5% to close at $36.63 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sharkninja Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>)</h3>
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<li>The company's stock gained around 31% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SN">52-week high</a> of $95.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 74.23</li>
<li>SN Price Action: Shares of Sharkninja gained 4.3% to close at $95.82 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Aug. 29, General Motors said that it is moving its BrightDrop electric vans under its Chevrolet brand.. The company's stock jumped around 25% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $50.50.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.42</li>
<li>GM Price Action: Shares of General Motors rose 0.6% to close at $49.78 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best Buy Co Inc &nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Aug. 29, Best Buy reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results raised its FY25 earnings guidance. The company's stock jumped around 25% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY">has a 52-week high</a> of $103.71.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.83</li>
<li>BBY Price Action: Shares of Best Buy climbed 0.2% to close at $100.40 on Friday.</li>
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7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</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>
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<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>
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<td>2M 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>
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<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $38.57, a high estimate of $40.00, and a low estimate of $36.00. Marking an increase of 8.86%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $35.43. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723064432_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Aramark among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<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>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 insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Aramark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Aramark's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</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>Get to Know Aramark Better</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: Delving into Financials</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 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.25%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's 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: Aramark's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.27%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.86%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Aramark's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15, Aramark adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts 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.

What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Aramark

B of A Securities analyst Gary Bisbee 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 $36 to $39.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $39

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 $35 to $39.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $39

Deutsche Bank analyst Faiza Alwy upgrades Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $36 to $39.

Deutsche Bank Upgrades Aramark to Buy, Raises Price Target to $39

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 $37 to $38.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $38

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $33 to $36.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $36

As a result of Aramark&#39;s outperformance throughout fiscal 2024, the Company anticipates its full-year&nbsp;Outlook&nbsp;to be the following:
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Organic Revenue Growth At ~&nbsp;+10%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
&nbsp;
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
AOI Growth At ~&nbsp;+20%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
&nbsp;
</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Adjusted EPS Growth At ~&nbsp;+35%
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</tr>
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&nbsp;
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Leverage At ~ 3.5x
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Outlook&nbsp;in&nbsp;Q2&nbsp;2024 Earnings Release: Organic Revenue ~&nbsp;9%, AOI&nbsp;+17%&nbsp;to&nbsp;+20%, and Adjusted EPS growth&nbsp;+30%&nbsp;to&nbsp;+35%
</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Constant Currency, except Leverage Ratio
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Earnings

Guidance

Aramark Expects 2024 Revenue Growth Of ~10% (Prior 9%); Adjusted EPS Growth Of ~35% (Prior 30% - 35%)

Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 3.33 percent. This is a 121.43 percent increase over earnings of $0.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.376 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.312 billion by 1.48 percent. This is a 7.85 percent decrease over sales of $4.749 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Aramark Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.31 Beats $0.30 Estimate, Sales $4.376B Beat $4.312B Estimate

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 $35 to $40.

UBS Maintains Buy on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $40

Oppenheimer analyst Ian Zaffino maintains Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $36 to $39.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Aramark, Raises Price Target to $39

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