Countdown to Aramark (ARMK) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Aramark (ARMK) to report quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 20.4%, with revenues projected at $5.16 billion, up 16.8% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions to stock performance, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [2] Revenue Projections - Analysts project 'Revenues- FSS International' to reach $1.44 billion, indicating a 16.1% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] - 'Revenues- FSS United States' is expected to be $3.70 billion, reflecting a 16.5% increase from the previous year [4] Operating Income Estimates - The consensus for 'Operating Income- FSS United States' is $262.33 million, up from $200.72 million in the same quarter last year [4] - 'Operating Income- FSS International' is projected at $65.69 million, compared to $46.21 million a year ago [5] - The estimated 'Adjusted Operating Income- FSS United States' stands at $284.23 million, up from $240.63 million in the previous year [5] - 'Adjusted Operating Income- FSS International' is expected to be $71.16 million, compared to $57.80 million last year [6] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Aramark shares have returned -4.6%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% change [6] - Currently, ARMK holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [6]