Food Company Aramark Posts Mixed Q4, Increases Dividend By 11% & More
Food Company Aramark Posts Mixed Q4, Increases Dividend By 11% & More
FSS International revenue increase of 9% was led by broad-based, especially in the U.K., Germany, Canada, and South America, with top-performing sectors in Business & Industry, Sports & Entertainment, and Extractive Services.Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) shares are trading higher after the company reported fourth-quarter results and raised quarterly dividend.
Aramark（纽交所：ARMK）股价上涨，这是因为公司报告了第四季度业绩，并提高了季度股息。
Revenue grew 5% year-over-year (Organic revenue: +7%) to $4.42 billion, missing the consensus of $4.46 billion. Revenues were driven by strong volume growth across both segments, with pricing stabilizing due to inflation trends, especially in Education.
营业收入同比增长5%（有机营收：+7%）至44.2亿，低于44.6亿的共识。营收增长受到两个板块成交量强劲增长的推动，价格稳定受通货膨胀趋势影响，尤其是在教育板块。
FSS United States saw revenue growth of 4%, led by Sports & Entertainment on higher per capita spending and strong stadium attendance, Business & Industry with increased participation and new clients, and retail expansion in Corrections through micro-markets.
FSS美国营收增长4%，其中体育和娱乐板块因人均消费增加和体育场馆门票销售旺盛，事业与行业板块因参与度增加和新客户，惩教板块通过微型市场的零售拓展带来增长。
FSS International revenue increase of 9% was led by broad-based, especially in the U.K., Germany, Canada, and South America, with top-performing sectors in Business & Industry, Sports & Entertainment, and Extractive Services.
FSS国际营收增长9%，主要受英国、德国、加拿大和南美等地的广泛增长推动，业务与行业、体育与娱乐、采矿服务等板块表现最佳。
In the fourth quarter, adjusted operating income grew 7% to $271 million, driven by higher revenue, cost discipline, and supply chain efficiencies. Adjusted EPS of $0.54 exceeded the consensus of $0.53.
第四季度调整后的营业收入增长7%至27100万美元，主要受到营业收入增长、成本控制和供应链效率提升的推动。调整后每股收益为0.54美元，超过0.53美元的共识。
Operating cash flow increased 42% to $727 million, while Free Cash Flow rose 121% to $323 million in the year. As of fiscal year-end, the company had available cash of over $2.6 billion.
营运现金流增长42%至72700万美元，而自由现金流在该年增长121%，至32300万美元。截至财年末，公司现金可用超过26亿美元。
Dividend: Aramark's Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.105 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2024.
股息：Aramark的董事会批准将季度股息提高11%，提高至0.105美元每股。股息将于2024年12月12日支付给截至2024年12月2日的股东。
Repurchase: The Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase program in early November.
回购：董事会于11月初批准了新的50000万美元股票回购计划。
Guidance: Aramark expects FY25 organic revenue growth of 7.5% to 9.5%, with adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 28%.
指导：Aramark预计FY25有机营收增长为7.5%至9.5%，调整后的每股收益增长为23%至28%。
John Zillmer, Aramark's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We reached new highs in our financial performance every quarter during fiscal 2024, ultimately achieving record revenue and AOI profitability for any year in Global FSS history."
Aramark首席执行官John Zillmer表示：“在2024财年的每个季度，我们的财务表现均创下新高，最终实现了全球FSS历史上任何一年的营收和AOI利润创纪录。”
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (NYSE:EATZ) and SWP Growth & Income ETF (NASDAQ:SWP).
投资者可以通过AdvisorShares餐厅ETF（NYSE:EATZ）和SWP成长与收入ETF（纳斯达克:SWP）获得该股的曝光。
Price Action: ARMK shares are up 3.55% at $40.50 premarket at the last check Monday.
股价走势：ARMk股票涨幅为3.55%，报40.50美元，周一最后检查时盘前交易。
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