Compared to Estimates, Aramark (ARMK) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Aramark reported $4.42 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, a year-over-year decline of 9.9% and an EPS of $0.54 compared to $0.64 a year ago, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.44 billion by 0.51% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - FSS International revenues were $1.24 billion, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $1.18 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.5% [3] - FSS United States revenues were $3.18 billion, below the $3.25 billion average estimate, showing a year-over-year change of 3.6% [3] - Operating Income for FSS United States was $200.72 million, lower than the estimated $234.69 million [3] - Operating Income for FSS International was $46.21 million, compared to the average estimate of $48.78 million [3] - Adjusted Operating Income for Corporate was -$27.06 million, better than the average estimate of -$31.67 million [3] - Adjusted Operating Income for FSS United States was $240.63 million, below the estimated $255.14 million [3] - Adjusted Operating Income for FSS International was $57.80 million, exceeding the average estimate of $53.67 million [3] - Corporate Operating Income was -$28.13 million, compared to the estimated -$31.67 million [3] Stock Performance - Aramark shares returned +2.6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +4.4%, with the stock currently holding a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [4]