Aramark Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Aramark reported strong second-quarter results, with revenue up 19% and organic revenue also up 19%. The company saw improvements in operating income and adjusted operating income, driven by operating leverage and disciplined cost management. Aramark is also progressing with the Uniforms Services spin-off and balance sheet optimization.
Revenue increased by 19%, with organic revenue also up by 19%, driven by net new business, pricing, and base business growth.
Operating Income increased by 28%, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) increased by 30%, with margin expansion due to operating leverage and cost management.
EPS increased by 50% to $0.21, and Adjusted EPS increased by 38% to $0.28.
The company continued to strengthen its balance sheet, repaying approximately $530 million in total debt after the quarter ended.
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Forward Guidance
Aramark is providing full year performance expectations that now include its outlook for Global FSS and Uniform Services:
Positive Outlook
- Revenue performance in the second half of the fiscal year is expected to be driven by continued strength in net new business.
- Revenue performance in the second half of the fiscal year is expected to be driven by pricing actions.
- Revenue performance in the second half of the fiscal year is expected to be driven by ongoing base business growth.
- Improved profitability through ongoing supply chain normalization and optimization
- Profitability ramp of record new business in FY21 and FY22 through operational maturity and efficiencies
Challenges Ahead
- The Company anticipates improved profitability through pricing, assuming some moderation of inflation.
- The Company anticipates improved profitability most notably within FSS U.S.' Collegiate Hospitality, Student Nutrition, and Corrections businesses
- The Company anticipates improved profitability through benefit of previously completed organizational restructuring initiatives in FSS International and Uniform Services
- The Company anticipates improved profitability through tight control and leverage of above-unit overhead across higher revenue
- The Company believes that the typical seasonality of the business will also drive Net cash provided by operating activities and Free Cash Flow that historically delivers a large cash inflow in the fourth quarter, primarily from Collegiate Hospitality.