Aramark (ARMK) Surge 4.5% on Outperforming Revenue and Strong 2026 Outlook

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) rose 4.5% in a late-session trade following mixed fourth-quarter results but an upbeat 2026 guidance. Fourth-quarter revenue grew 6.1% YoY to $4.83 billion, exceeding $4.75 billion expectations, while EPS of $0.36 per share missed the $0.45 consensus. The company guided full-year EPS of $2.23 per share, 16.4% above analyst estimates, driving confidence and lifting sentiment. Key context: ARMK is up 11.6% YTD and near its 52-week high of $44.15 at $40.81 per share as of February 10, 2026. The positive guidance outpaced recent earnings, suggesting management remains optimistic about future profitability.