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Oct 01, 2021
Aramark Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Aramark's Q4 2021 results reflected progress across the business, with organic revenue reaching 87% of pre-COVID levels and record Net New Business performance achieved.
Key Takeaways
Aramark reported a 32% increase in revenue to $3.6 billion in Q4 2021, with organic revenue up 37%. Operating income increased by $226 million, and adjusted EPS increased by $0.56 to $0.21. The company achieved record Net New Business performance and improved profitability through increased sales volume and effective cost management.
Revenue increased by 32%, with organic revenue up 37% year-over-year.
Operating Income rose by $226 million, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) increased by $177 million compared to the previous year.
EPS increased to $0.14, a $0.73 increase, while Adjusted EPS increased to $0.21, a $0.56 increase.
The company's revenue reached 90% of pre-COVID levels, and organic revenue reached 87% of pre-COVID levels, driven by the FSS United States segment.
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Forward Guidance
Aramark expects continued recovery and strong performance in fiscal 2022, building on its Net New Business momentum. The company anticipates organic revenue growth between +23% and +27%, with revenue approaching pre-COVID levels by year-end. Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) margin is expected in the range of 5.0% to 5.5%, with the second half of the year reaching 6.0% to 6.5%. Free Cash Flow is projected between $300 million and $400 million, and annualized Net New Business is expected in the range of $550 million to $650 million.
Positive Outlook
- Organic growth between +23% and +27% is expected.
- Revenue is anticipated to approach pre-COVID levels by year-end.
- Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) margin is projected in a range of 5.0% to 5.5%, with the second half of the year reaching 6.0% to 6.5%.
- Free Cash Flow is expected to be between $300 million and $400 million.
- Annualized Net New Business is projected in a range of $550 million to $650 million.
Challenges Ahead
- The fiscal 2022 outlook reflects management's current assumptions regarding the continued impact of COVID-19 on Aramark and its clients.
- COVID-19 is expected to have a continued impact in fiscal 2022 of approximately $1.6 billion to $1.9 billion, or approximately 10% to 12% of pre-COVID revenue.
- New account start-ups in fiscal 2022 are expected to temporarily affect AOI margin due to lower margins in year one.
- The company has brought back operating and above unit costs in advance of full revenue recovery.
- The extent to which COVID-19 continues to impact business, operations, and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that are difficult to accurately predict.