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Aramark (ARMK) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $5.1B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.3%, net earnings $97.8M (1.9% of revenue).
Aramark, Q3 FY26: revenue $5.1B (+9% year over year), operating margin 4.3%, net earnings $97.8M, operating cash flow $117M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.1B | +3% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $216M | -2% | +18% |
| Net earnings | $97.8M | -4% | +36% |
| Operating cash flow | $117M | -71% | +53% |
| Free cash flow | $8.7M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $5.1B in Q3 FY26, up 9% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. FSS United States was the largest line at 69% of revenue. FSS United States added $0.25B year over year (up 8%), 58% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.22B, a 4.3% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 FY25, 8% reached operating profit, above the 4% margin then. Total costs grew 9% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+20%). Net earnings were $0.10B, up 36% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.12B (up 53% year over year), 120% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.14B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.14B. After net purchases of property and equipment and other ($0.11B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.01B.
Questions
What was Aramark's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Aramark (ARMK) reported revenue of $5.1B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Aramark profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $216M (4.3% of revenue) and net earnings $97.8M.
Source: Aramark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.