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Apr 01, 2022

Aramark Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Aramark's financial performance strengthened with double-digit organic revenue growth in each segment and record-breaking pace of new client wins.

Key Takeaways

Aramark reported a strong second quarter with revenue up 37% and organic revenue up 35%. The company saw double-digit growth across all segments, led by FSS U.S. and is positioned for a second consecutive year of record-breaking Net New Business.

Revenue increased by 37%, with organic revenue up by 35%.

Double-digit growth was achieved across all segments, led by FSS U.S.

Operating Income increased by $137 million, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) increased by $138 million.

EPS increased to $0.14, and Adjusted EPS increased to $0.22.

Total Revenue
$3.86B
Previous year: $2.82B
+36.9%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: -$0.24
-191.7%
Organic Revenue Change
35%
Gross Profit
$369M
Previous year: $227M
+62.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$429M
Previous year: $1.4B
-69.3%
Free Cash Flow
$278M
Previous year: $259M
+7.2%
Total Assets
$14.7B
Previous year: $14.5B
+1.2%

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Forward Guidance

Aramark's full-year performance expectations for fiscal 2022 are as follows: Organic Revenue Growth at or very near 27%, Annualized Net New Business $650M - $750M, AOI Margin at or very near 5%, Free Cash Flow $300M - $350M.

Positive Outlook

  • Higher pricing pass-through to clients to recover incremental costs due to inflation
  • Stronger contributions from Net New Business
  • Better-than-expected new account wins, while maintaining last year's improved retention rates
  • Robust sales pipeline, with steadily increasing close rates
  • Continued quarterly progression with Q4 exit near mid-6%

Challenges Ahead

  • Start-up costs associated with better-than-expected new business wins
  • Continued temporary reliance on off-program procurement related to supply chain complexities
  • Percentage margin impacted near-term by higher pricing to recapture elevated cost inflation
  • Slower conversion back from cost-plus contracts to profit & loss (P&L) contracts, primarily in Business Dining
  • Working capital investment associated with slower conversion back to P&L contracts, primarily in Business Dining

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income