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Aramark (ARMK) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 10, 2026
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $4.8B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.5%, net earnings $96.5M (2.0% of revenue).
Aramark, Q1 FY26: revenue $4.8B (+6% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $96.5M, operating cash flow −$782M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | -4% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $218M | -0.1% | +0.1% |
| Net earnings | $96.5M | +11% | -9% |
| Operating cash flow | −$782M | -167% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $4.8B in Q1 FY26, up 6% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. FSS United States was the largest line at 70% of revenue. FSS International added $0.22B year over year (up 17%), 78% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.22B, a 4.5% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 0% reached operating profit, below the 5% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+11%). Net earnings were $0.10B, down 9% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.8%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.78B. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $1.0B. Capital expenditures of $0.12B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.90B.
Questions
What was Aramark's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $4.8B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Aramark profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $218M (4.5% of revenue) and net earnings $96.5M.
Source: Aramark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.