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Just reported
Q1 FY2027 results
From Sysco's results release of November 3, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.
Revenue
Actual
$21.74B
+2.8% y/y
-1.7% q/qGuided
—
No guide given
EPS, GAAP
Actual
$1.09
+10% y/y
-5.2% q/qGuided
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No guide given
Operating income, GAAP
Actual
$717M
-10% y/y
-27% q/qGuided
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No guide given
Set against the company's own guidance and the same quarter a year earlier, not analysts' estimates, which we do not hold. Adjusted figures are the company's own non-GAAP measures, as stated in the release.
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How it makes money
- Food and related products delivered to U.S. customers, including restaurants, institutions and other foodservice businesses70%
- Food and related products delivered to customers outside the United States19%
- Customized food and related-product distribution to quick-service restaurant chains10%
- Hotel supplies1%
Shares of revenue are estimates for 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026, high confidence, not figures from a filing.
Competes with
What it sells6
Fresh and frozen meat and seafood
Meat and seafood products distributed to kitchens, including specialty meat and seafood items.
Frozen foods
Frozen prepared meals, fruits, vegetables, bakery products and desserts.
Canned and dry foods
Shelf-stable ingredients and other packaged foods used by restaurants and institutions.
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Fresh produce, dairy and beverages
Fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and drinks for foodservice customers.
Sysco private-brand foods
Food made by suppliers to Sysco’s specifications, with manufacturing and processing sites checked against Sysco’s quality standards.
Foodservice supplies and equipment
Items such as disposable plates and cups, tableware, cookware, kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies.
Who buys it5
- Independent restaurants that order food and supplies for delivery.
- Restaurant chains that buy through broadline distributors or customized distribution for their locations.
- Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools and colleges that serve meals.
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- Hotels, motels, travel businesses and entertainment venues that serve food.
- Industrial caterers and foodservice management companies that supply meals at institutions and venues.
What it stands on, and what could break it
What the business leans on
- 1Sysco relies on many food producers, processors and other suppliers; no single supplier accounted for more than a tenth of its purchases in fiscal 2026.
- 2Its distribution depends on warehouses, refrigeration, routing technology, trucks, drivers and warehouse workers; fuel prices and staffing affect delivery costs and service.
- 3Its sales depend on restaurants and other businesses serving meals away from home, whose customers can buy through other distributors, clubs, grocery stores, online sellers or cash-and-carry stores.
What could go wrong
- 1Food distribution has low margins, so changes in the cost of meat, poultry, dairy and other products can affect profitability when selling prices do not adjust at the same pace.
- 2Customers can switch among distributors and other purchasing channels with little effort, creating pressure on prices and margins.
- 3The planned Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition depends on regulatory clearance and financing, and may not close on schedule or deliver the expected benefits if integration is difficult.
About Sysco Corporation
Sysco buys food from suppliers, stores it in distribution centers and delivers orders to kitchens. It sells national brands and food made under Sysco’s own labels, and gives customers advice on menus, food safety and inventory. Its customers include independent restaurants and large chains, hospitals, schools, hotels and other institutions in the United States, Canada and Europe.
- Head office
- Houston, Texas
- Founded
- 1969 (founding year, high confidence)
- Employees
- approximately 75,000 (June 27, 2026, high confidence)
- Listed on
- NYSE
- Financial year ends
- Saturday nearest to June 30
Built from Sysco Corporation’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.
