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Aramark (ARMK) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed May 12, 2026
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $4.9B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +15% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.5%, net earnings $102M (2.1% of revenue).
Aramark, Q2 FY26: revenue $4.9B (+15% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $102M, operating cash flow $400M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.9B | +2% | +15% |
| Operating profit | $220M | +1% | +26% |
| Net earnings | $102M | +6% | +65% |
| Operating cash flow | $400M | — | +56% |
| Free cash flow | $305M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $4.9B in Q2 FY26, up 15% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. FSS United States was the largest line at 70% of revenue. FSS United States added $0.37B year over year (up 12%), 60% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.22B, a 4.5% margin (up 0.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 FY25, 7% reached operating profit, above the 4% margin then. Total costs grew 14% against revenue growth of 15%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+14%). Net earnings were $0.10B, up 65% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.40B (up 56% year over year), 392% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.15B. After net purchases of property and equipment and other ($0.09B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.31B.
Questions
What was Aramark's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $4.9B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +15% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Aramark profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $220M (4.5% of revenue) and net earnings $102M.
Source: Aramark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.