Aramark's stock surged 14.85% at the market open on Tuesday, following the release of its impressive fiscal second-quarter 2026 results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations.

The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.49 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.47. Revenue for the quarter climbed 15% year-over-year to $4.91 billion, surpassing the expected $4.75 billion. Net income attributable to stockholders jumped 65.5% to $102 million, while operating income rose 26% to $219.7 million. Free cash flow more than doubled to $305.4 million.

Driving the positive sentiment, Aramark reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting organic revenue growth at the high end of its +7% to +9% range and adjusted EPS growth of +20% to +25%. The company also highlighted its entry into the hyperscale AI data center market with its Aramark Nexus platform, securing a new multi-year engagement with a top global hyperscaler.