Aramark (ARMK) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Aramark reported revenue of $4.55 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.3$0.51, up from $0.41 in the same quarter last year, exceeding the consensus estimate of$0.48 by 6.25% [1] Revenue Performance - FSS International revenue was $1.25 billion, slightly below the average estimate of$1.27 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 4.7% [4] - FSS United States revenue reached $3.30 billion, compared to the estimated$3.35 billion, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year [4] Operating Income - Operating income for FSS United States was reported at $193.72 million, below the estimated$204.42 million [4] - Operating income for FSS International was $53.69 million, also below the average estimate of$61.78 million [4] - Adjusted operating income for Corporate was -$30.14 million, worse than the estimated -$27.11 million [4] Stock Performance - Aramark shares returned +4.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]