The size of the U.S. hospitality industry as of the start of 2025 is estimated at more than $247 billion, and that figure is expected to surge to nearly $314 billion in the next five years. Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is one of the major players in the food and facilities services section of the hospitality space, providing service to customers in the education, healthcare, business, government, and sports industries.
Like many other hospitality companies, Aramark faced unprecedented challenges during COVID-19, and the company's stock plunged as a result. Through early 2024, shares of ARMK failed to achieve the highs they had reached prior to the pandemic. Over the past year, the stock has surged 26.6%, consistently reaching new all-time highs.
