Aramark
ARMKNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
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Market overview
Up+USD 0.12 (+0.22%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 55.22
- Previous close
- USD 55.42
- Day high
- USD 55.84
- Day low
- USD 54.99
- Volume
- 1,842,532
- Market cap
- USD 14,641,734,656
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 39.01 | USD 39.16 | USD 38.32 | USD 38.38 | 1,436,200 | |
| USD 35.83 | USD 37.48 | USD 35.07 | USD 36.04 | 9,307,300 | |
| USD 36.94 | USD 38.05 | USD 36.89 | USD 37.83 | 3,018,000 | |
| USD 37.88 | USD 37.98 | USD 36.86 | USD 36.92 | 1,686,500 | |
| USD 38.32 | USD 38.47 | USD 37.83 | USD 38.02 | 1,550,300 | |
| USD 38.77 | USD 39.04 | USD 38.37 | USD 38.93 | 1,783,900 | |
| USD 38.58 | USD 38.99 | USD 38.17 | USD 38.76 | 1,917,700 | |
| USD 41.30 | USD 42.94 | USD 40.84 | USD 42.19 | 6,656,200 | |
| USD 41.39 | USD 42.10 | USD 41.26 | USD 41.85 | 1,861,700 | |
| USD 39.51 | USD 41.11 | USD 39.51 | USD 40.45 | 2,731,200 | |
| USD 40.78 | USD 41.31 | USD 39.85 | USD 40.54 | 1,784,300 | |
| USD 44.07 | USD 44.33 | USD 43.72 | USD 43.81 | 2,097,200 | |
| USD 45.36 | USD 45.82 | USD 45.18 | USD 45.69 | 2,063,100 | |
| USD 52.57 | USD 53.57 | USD 52.16 | USD 53.08 | 4,429,700 | |
| USD 54.52 | USD 54.57 | USD 53.30 | USD 54.16 | 3,768,600 | |
| USD 53.73 | USD 54.34 | USD 53.39 | USD 53.49 | 2,591,200 | |
| USD 56.13 | USD 56.25 | USD 55.50 | USD 56.00 | 2,341,500 | |
| USD 56.48 | USD 56.66 | USD 55.87 | USD 56.11 | 1,941,800 | |
| USD 56.34 | USD 56.97 | USD 56.17 | USD 56.88 | 2,147,400 | |
| USD 61.69 | USD 62.65 | USD 61.51 | USD 62.39 | 2,923,500 | |
| USD 61.19 | USD 61.19 | USD 58.89 | USD 59.78 | 2,795,600 | |
| USD 56.95 | USD 57.30 | USD 56.61 | USD 57.28 | 1,811,300 | |
| USD 56.54 | USD 56.91 | USD 56.14 | USD 56.48 | 2,236,600 | |
| USD 55.44 | USD 55.94 | USD 55.22 | USD 55.45 | 1,776,792 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Food and Support Services United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform and Career Apparel. The company offers managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services. It also provides on-site restaurants, catering, convenience stores, and executive dining services; beverage and vending services; and facility management services comprising landscaping, transportation, payment, and other facility consulting services relating to building operations. In addition, the company offers concessions, banquet, and catering services; retail services and merchandise sale, recreational, and lodging services; and facility management services at sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Further, the company offers correctional food; and operates commissaries, laundry facilities, and property rooms. Additionally, it provides design, sourcing and manufacturing, delivery, cleaning, maintenance, and marketing services for uniforms and accessories; provides managed restroom services; and rents uniforms, work clothing, outerwear, particulate-free garments, and non-garment items and related services that include mats, shop towels, and first aid supplies. The company was formerly known as ARAMARK Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Aramark in May 2014. Aramark was founded in 1959 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Aramark has established structured greenhouse gas reduction goals that are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- The company is actively expanding its plant-based and low-carbon menu options to significantly reduce the environmental impact of its food service operations.
- Aramark implements circular economy practices and targeted food waste management programs aimed at minimizing ecological footprints across its client locations.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- The company faces intense criticism, lawsuits, and contract terminations over repeated allegations of serving spoiled, nutritionally inadequate, and unsafe food in correctional facilities.
- Aramark has a documented history of controversies regarding staff behavior in prisons, including security breaches, contraband smuggling, and inappropriate relations with incarcerated individuals.
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Audited Methodology
Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Data integrity and methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Aramark (ARMK)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Aramark (ARMK). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is Aramark considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?
Independent benchmark status for Aramark is evaluated relative to Consumer Discretionary peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Aramark?
Key material risks for Aramark include: The company faces intense criticism, lawsuits, and contract terminations over repeated allegations of serving spoiled, nutritionally inadequate, and unsafe food in correctional facilities.; Aramark has a documented history of controversies regarding staff behavior in prisons, including security breaches, contraband smuggling, and inappropriate relations with incarcerated individuals.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.