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Dec 31, 2021

Aramark Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Aramark's financial performance improved, with organic revenue reaching 92% of pre-COVID levels and effectively managed through a heightened inflationary environment.

Key Takeaways

Aramark reported a strong first quarter in fiscal year 2022, with revenue up 44% and organic revenue up 41%. The company's performance improved across all segments, with revenue reaching 93% of pre-COVID levels. Operating income and adjusted operating income also increased significantly, driven by improved sales volume and effective cost management.

Revenue increased by 44%, with organic revenue up by 41%.

Operating Income increased by $161 million, while Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) increased by $176 million.

EPS increased to $0.17, and Adjusted EPS increased to $0.22.

The company focused on growth strategies, with a strong start to the fiscal year in Net New Business, driven by client retention and new account wins.

Total Revenue
$3.95B
Previous year: $2.74B
+43.9%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: -$0.31
-171.0%
Organic Revenue Change
41%
Previous year: -36%
-213.9%
Gross Profit
$377M
Previous year: $208M
+81.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$415M
Previous year: $1.17B
-64.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$569M
Previous year: -$180M
+215.7%
Total Assets
$14.5B
Previous year: $14.5B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

Aramark maintains its full-year performance expectations for fiscal 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic Revenue Growth: +23% to +27%
  • AOI Margin: 5.0% to 5.5%
  • Free Cash Flow: $300M to $400M
  • Annualized Net New Business: $550M to $650M
  • Targeting financial performance to achieve the following fiscal 2025 goals: Revenue $20B+, AOI Margin 7.0% to 7.5%, Adjusted EPS $3.35 to $3.65, Leverage Ratio 3.0x to 3.5x

Challenges Ahead

  • The fiscal 2022 outlook reflects management's current assumptions regarding the continued impact of COVID-19 on Aramark and its clients.
  • The extent to which COVID-19 continues to impact segments, operations, and financial results, including the duration and magnitude of such impact, will depend on numerous evolving factors that are difficult to accurately predict.
  • These factors include the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pandemic's impact on the United States and global economies.
  • These factors include particularly the client sectors we serve and governmental responses to the pandemic.
  • These factors include unfavorable economic conditions, natural disasters, global calamities, climate change, new pandemics, sports strikes and other adverse incidents.