Aramark Q1 revenue rises 6% to $4.8 billion; GAAP EPS falls 8% to $0.36
Aramark reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended January 2, 2026, with revenue up 6% to $4.8 billion and organic revenue up 5%. Operating income was $218 million, roughly flat, and adjusted operating income rose 1% to $263 million, but GAAP diluted EPS fell 8% to $0.36 while adjusted EPS was unchanged at $0.51. The company said a calendar shift from a 53rd week in the prior year reduced growth this quarter and is expected to help the second quarter, and it provided fiscal 2026 outlook ranges.
Key points
- Revenue of $4.8 billion rose 6% year-over-year; organic revenue rose 5%, and about 8% without the calendar shift.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.36, down from $0.39; adjusted EPS was unchanged at $0.51.
- Fiscal 2026 outlook: revenue of $19.55 billion to $19.95 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.18 to $2.28.
- The company repurchased $30 million of stock and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable March 4, 2026.
The filing
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