Is ARMK stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, ARMK is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: ARMK is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

What is the fair value of ARMK stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for ARMK to be between $54.44 and $56.77. The current price is $55.71.

What is the analyst price target for ARMK?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for ARMK is $68.59. This implies a potential upside of 23.1% from current levels.

ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

ARMK - ARAMARK

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$55.71

-0.41 (-0.73%) ▼

5d: +1.75%

30d: -1.56%

90d: -2.26%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 16, 2026 24d

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Signal fired Oct 16, 2026 at $55.20 · last confirmed Oct 20, 2026

Strength: 4.7/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ARMK is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 23.5%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$96.61

Based on 13.8% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$59.99

7.1% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.2x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: ARMK is currently trading at $55.71, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $54.44 to $56.77. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.8) is in line with its historical norms (18.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.

Technical Outlook: Technically, ARMK is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $56.34. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 54/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $68.59 (+23.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR

Historical Trading Range $54.44 - $56.77

Company Quality Score 60/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 73.3%

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All Signals

NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (54/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 23.1% below Wall St target ($68.59)
NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (54/100) — watch for confirmation

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $54.44 - $56.77

Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $52.78

Resistance Level $56.34

Current Trend Sideways

Technical data as of Oct 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 19.80

Wall Street Target $68.59 (+23.1%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 9.3%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 33.3%

Profit Margin 1.9%

Valuation Premium vs History +2.9% premium

PE vs Historical 19.8 vs 18.2 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +2.9% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $57.33 (+3%)

2-Year Target $58.99 (+6%)

3-Year Target $60.70 (+9%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 20→18) PE COMPRESSION $55.78 (+0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 23.5%) $105.29 (+89%)

Base: (SPY PE: 19.8, Growth: 23.5%) $105.00 (+89%)

Bear: (PE: 16.8, Growth: 23.5%) $89.25 (+60%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (39x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 39.24 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.43

Bull Case $121.44 (+118%)

Analyst growth 96.7%, PE expands to 43.2

Base Case $110.40 (+98%)

Market implied 96.7%, PE stable at 39.2

Bear Case $38.16 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 33.4

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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