Aramark Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Aramark (ARMK), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.08% and a payout ratio of 33.95%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividends per share (FY)$0.42$0.40$0.43$0.44$0.44$0.44$0.44$0.41$0.40$0.40$0.37$0.30
Dividend yield (FY) %1.08%0.99%1.76%1.95%1.70%2.21%1.41%1.35%1.41%1.38%1.55%1.21%
Payout ratio (FY) %33.95%38.05%17.00%58.16%-123.31%-24.03%24.18%18.16%26.96%31.99%34.71%35.03%

Dividend Payout History

48 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-17December 05, 252025-12-05$0.12
2025-08-20August 06, 252025-08-06$0.10
2025-05-28May 14, 252025-05-14$0.10
2025-02-24February 10, 252025-02-10$0.10
2024-12-12December 02, 242024-12-02$0.10
2024-09-03August 19, 242024-08-19$0.10
2024-05-28May 10, 242024-05-13$0.10
2024-02-28February 13, 242024-02-14$0.10
2023-12-08November 27, 232023-11-28$0.10
2023-08-29August 15, 232023-08-16$0.11
2023-05-31May 16, 232023-05-17$0.11
2023-03-08February 21, 232023-02-22$0.11
2022-12-05November 21, 222022-11-22$0.11
2022-08-30August 16, 222022-08-17$0.11
2022-06-01May 17, 222022-05-18$0.11
2022-03-02February 15, 222022-02-16$0.11
2021-12-07November 29, 212021-11-30$0.11
2021-09-08August 24, 212021-08-25$0.11
2021-06-09May 25, 212021-05-26$0.11
2021-03-03February 16, 212021-02-17$0.11
2020-12-08November 30, 202020-12-01$0.11
2020-09-02August 18, 202020-08-19$0.11
2020-06-02May 18, 202020-05-19$0.11
2020-02-27February 12, 202020-02-13$0.11
2019-12-09November 29, 192019-12-02$0.11
2019-08-29August 14, 192019-08-15$0.11
2019-05-30May 15, 192019-05-16$0.11
2019-02-28February 13, 192019-02-14$0.11
2018-12-06November 23, 182018-11-26$0.11
2018-08-30August 15, 182018-08-16$0.10
2018-05-31May 16, 182018-05-17$0.10
2018-03-01February 13, 182018-02-14$0.10
2017-12-07November 24, 172017-11-27$0.10
2017-09-05August 14, 172017-08-16$0.10
2017-06-06May 15, 172017-05-17$0.10
2017-03-01February 13, 172017-02-15$0.10
2016-12-08November 23, 162016-11-28$0.10
2016-09-06August 12, 162016-08-16$0.10
2016-06-07May 16, 162016-05-18$0.10
2016-03-07February 11, 162016-02-16$0.10
2015-12-09November 25, 152015-11-30$0.10
2015-09-08August 14, 152015-08-18$0.09
2015-06-09May 18, 152015-05-20$0.09
2015-03-09February 12, 152015-02-17$0.09
2014-12-16November 21, 142014-11-25$0.09
2014-09-09August 15, 142014-08-19$0.07
2014-06-09May 15, 142014-05-19$0.07
2014-03-11February 13, 142014-02-18$0.07

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aramark's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Aramark returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Aramark's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Aramark, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Aramark a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Aramark's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Aramark maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Aramark's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Aramark dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Aramark dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.