Former-parent Aramark is a better buy

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On October 2, 2023, Aramark spun off its uniform rental business as a separate, publicly traded firm called Vestis. Shareholders received one share of Vestis for every two share of Aramark they held. The remaining firm now focuses on food services operations, which includes operating cafeterias and food concessions in schools, hospitals, and sporting venues. Aramark is up over 50% since the split, while Vestis is down 2%. We feel Vestis will eventually rebound, particularly as French uniform rental company Elis SA recently approached the company regarding a potential takeover. However, right now, we prefer the former parent for your new buying. ARAMARK CORP. $39 is a buy. The company (New York symbol ARMK; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 263.5 million; Market cap: $10.3 billion; Dividend yield: 1.0%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.aramark.com) is a leading food-services provider and concessions manager, serving a wide range of customers, including corporations, healthcare facilities, prisons, sports stadiums, and national parks. Aramark also provides those clients with a variety of…