Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Aramark (NYSE:ARMK)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Aramark (NYSE:ARMK). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Aramark stock on December 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Aramark Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of ARMK traded up $0.16 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $38.52. 3,242,743 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,735,896. Aramark has a 52 week low of $29.92 and a 52 week high of $44.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.12 billion, a PE ratio of 31.57, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.11. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $39.23.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 17th. The company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.65 by ($0.08). Aramark had a net margin of 1.76% and a return on equity of 16.39%. The firm had revenue of $5.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.16 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Aramark has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.28 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Aramark will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Aramark Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Investors of record on Friday, December 5th were given a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. This is an increase from Aramark’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.11. Aramark’s dividend payout ratio is 39.34%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on ARMK shares. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Aramark from $46.50 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Aramark from $43.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Aramark in a report on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on Aramark from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Aramark in a research report on Monday, November 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $45.83.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aramark

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ARMK. Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Aramark by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 24,646,909 shares of the company’s stock worth $946,455,000 after purchasing an additional 580,215 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its holdings in Aramark by 3.4% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 19,312,451 shares of the company’s stock worth $741,598,000 after buying an additional 639,423 shares during the last quarter. Junto Capital Management LP bought a new position in shares of Aramark in the third quarter valued at $132,157,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Aramark by 281.1% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,367,964 shares of the company’s stock valued at $129,296,000 after buying an additional 2,484,319 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Aramark during the second quarter worth about $135,218,000.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Aramark Company Profile

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is a global provider of food services, facilities management and uniform solutions, serving clients across a wide array of industries including education, healthcare, business and government. The company operates through three primary segments: Food and Support Services, Uniform and Career Apparel, and Facility Services, delivering integrated solutions designed to enhance guest experiences, improve operational efficiencies and maintain safe, clean environments. Aramark’s offerings include corporate dining, patient and senior nutrition, campus dining, sports and entertainment concessions, custodial services, technical maintenance and industrial laundry.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aramark has expanded its footprint to more than 20 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.