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Sysco Posts Mixed Q1 Results, Reiterates Full-Year Guidance
Today, Sysco Corp. posted mixed results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Its report showed an increase in sales while several GAAP profitability measures slipped and adjusted results improved.
For the 13 weeks ended Sept. 27, 2025, sales increased 3.2% to $21.1 billion. Gross profit rose 3.9% to $3.9 billion and gross margin widened 13 basis points to 18.5%. Sysco said product cost inflation was about 3.4%, driven largely by meat and seafood.
GAAP operating income fell 1.0% to $800 million, while adjusted operating...
Sysco Delivers Strong Q4 and Solid FY 2025 Results
Sysco announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results Tuesday morning.
"Sysco's Q4 results exceeded expectations, as improved financial outcomes were driven by Sysco-specific initiatives and improved restaurant industry traffic. Specific to our business, USFS local volumes improved sequentially by 200 bps, including a strong exit rate in June. Importantly, drivers of our progress accelerated during the quarter, with the momentum continuing in July, an encouraging signal as we begin the next fiscal year of profitable growth" said Kevin Hourican, Sysco’s Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer...
Sysco Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Results
Sysco Corporation today announced its financial results for the second quarter, ending December 28, 2024, showing robust growth across key metrics.
Sales increased by 4.5%, reaching $20.2 billion, while gross profit rose by 3.9% to $3.7 billion, reflecting solid performance across the business.
The company met analysts' expectations for the quarter, driven by strong top- and bottom-line growth. International operations, in particular, delivered exceptional results, with operating income rising by 14.5% and adjusted operating income increasing by 26.5%.
"Second quarter results included improvements across the company's core financial drivers...
Sysco and Teamsters Face Off in Houston: Strike Looms as Contract Deadline Nears
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have threatened strikes across multiple states if their demands are not met with foodservice distribution giant Sysco and other major food distributors and retailers.
The most pressing issue between the two sides is focused in the Houston area as the contract between IBT’s Teamsters Local 988, which represents truck drivers in the city, is preparing to strike if it cannot reach a new contract agreement with Sysco Houston before the current deal expires on January 17...
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