Aramark(US:ARMK)2025-11-17 11:36Financial Performance - Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenue was $18.5 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 7%[8] - Annualized gross new business reached $1.6 billion, over 12% higher than fiscal 2024, with a client retention rate of 96.3%[21] - Operating income increased 12% year-over-year to $792 million, while adjusted operating income (AOI) grew 12% to $981 million[10] - Fourth quarter revenue was $5.0 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year, with organic revenue growth also at 14%[12] - GAAP EPS for fiscal 2025 was $1.22, compared to $0.99 in fiscal 2024, while adjusted EPS increased 19% to $1.82[11] - Net cash from operations rose 27% to $921 million, and free cash flow grew 41% to $454 million in fiscal 2025[17] - Revenue for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2025, increased to $18,506.3 million, up 6.4% from $17,400.7 million in the previous year[53] - Operating income for the fiscal year was $791.8 million, representing a growth of 12.1% compared to $706.5 million in the prior year[53] - Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders rose to $326.4 million, a 24.3% increase from $262.5 million year-over-year[53] - Basic earnings per share increased to $1.24, up from $1.00, reflecting a 24% growth[53] - For the three months ended October 3, 2025, revenue was $5,048.5 million, a 14.3% increase from $4,416.9 million in the same period last year[55] - Operating income for the three-month period was $217.8 million, slightly down from $218.8 million year-over-year[55] - Cash flows from operating activities for the fiscal year were $921.0 million, compared to $726.5 million in the previous year, indicating a 26.7% increase[59] - Total current assets increased to $3,522.9 million from $3,406.6 million, reflecting a growth of 3.4%[57] - Total liabilities decreased to $10,156.6 million from $10,270.0 million, a reduction of 1.1%[57] - Adjusted operating income margin for the fiscal year was 5.3%, compared to 5.1% in the previous year, indicating improved operational efficiency[61] - Total revenue for the three months ended October 3, 2025, was $5,048,464, representing a 14.3% increase compared to the same period last year[63] - Adjusted operating income for the same period was $288,552, with an adjusted operating income margin of 5.7%[63] - Adjusted net income attributable to Aramark stockholders for the three months ended October 3, 2025, was $151,715, reflecting a 5.6% growth compared to the previous year[65] - Free cash flow for the three months ended October 3, 2025, was $1,051,703, significantly higher than the $889,047 reported in the same period last year[75] - Revenue growth for FSS United States was 13.6%, while FSS International saw a growth of 16.1%[63] - Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended October 3, 2025, was $0.57, compared to $0.54 in the same period last year, marking a 5.6% increase[65] - Operating income for the three months ended October 3, 2025, was $217,820, with a reported operating income margin of 4.3%[63] - The company reported an adjusted operating income growth of 6.3% for the three months ended October 3, 2025[63] Future Outlook - The company's leverage ratio improved to 3.25x, the lowest level in nearly 20 years[18] - Aramark repurchased over 4 million shares and raised its quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.12 per share[20] - The company anticipates achieving net new business of at least 4% to 5% of prior year revenue in fiscal 2026[22] - Significant new business opportunities are expected to drive profitability through enhanced supply chain capabilities and disciplined cost management[23] - Aramark anticipates fiscal 2026 revenue between $19,550 million and $19,950 million, representing a year-over-year organic growth of +7% to +9%[25] - Adjusted Operating Income for fiscal 2026 is projected to be between $1,100 million and $1,150 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +12% to +17%[25] - Adjusted EPS is expected to range from $2.18 to $2.28, indicating a year-over-year growth of +20% to +25%[25] - The company aims to reduce its leverage ratio to under 3x by fiscal 2026, down from 3.25x[25] - Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance includes approximately $100 million of expected favorability from foreign currency translation[25] - Aramark is focused on driving performance by leveraging enterprise-wide capabilities and starting operations for a record number of new clients[25] - The company is maintaining retention momentum and optimizing Global Supply Chain strategies to pursue significant growth opportunities[25] Corporate Responsibility - Aramark has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and social responsibility, appearing on several prestigious lists[27] Financial Metrics - The company uses various financial metrics, including Adjusted Revenue (Organic) and Free Cash Flow, to evaluate performance and profitability[40] Currency Impact - The effect of currency translation negatively impacted revenue by $21,674 for the three months ended October 3, 2025[63] Special Considerations - Estimated impact of the 53rd week on revenue was a reduction of $326,691[77] - Adjusted organic revenue for the fiscal year was $18,179,608[77]