Sysco
Sysco Corporation is the leading global distributor of food and related products to the foodservice industry, serving over 730,000 customer locations. The company operates a vast supply chain network that connects food producers with restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Its value proposition is built on a combination of broadline and specialty distribution, private-brand product development, and ancillary services like menu planning and inventory control.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 · FQ3 FY2026 filing
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U.S. Foodservice Operations
primaryThe company's largest segment, consisting of broadline operations that distribute a full line of food and non-food products, and specialty operations focused on produce, proteins, and Italian imports.
FreshPoint, Buckhead | Newport Meat & Seafood, Greco & Sons, Edward Don restaurant equipment, Sysco Brand products
Independent restaurants, Chain restaurants, Healthcare facilities, Educational facilities
International Foodservice Operations
majorDistributes a full line of food and non-food products to customers outside of the United States, with significant operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Sweden.
Brakes, Frozen foods, Canned and dry foods, Fresh meats, Dairy products
International restaurants, Lodging establishments, Industrial caterers
SYGMA
moderateA customized distribution operation in the United States specifically designed to serve quick-service chain restaurant customer locations.
Customized supply chain solutions, Full line food products, Non-food supplies
Quick-service chain restaurants
Other
minorIncludes specialized operations such as hotel supply and guest amenity distribution.
Guest Worldwide, Hotel supplies, Personal care amenities
Hotels, Motels, Lodging establishments
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Competitive Position
Sysco is the largest global distributor in the food-away-from-home industry, holding a leading market share in the U.S. and Canada.
Geographies
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Sweden, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama
Customer Segments
Restaurants, Healthcare, Education, Government, Travel and Leisure
Upstream Dependencies
Large brand-name food corporations, Independent regional processors, Specialty protein packers, Small to mid-sized local farmers, Global procurement centers
Downstream Customers
Independent and chain restaurants, Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, Schools and universities, Hotels and motels, Industrial caterers, Foodservice management (FSM) operators
Competitors & Partners
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Partners
Technomic, Inc.
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Subsidiaries
FreshPoint
Fresh produce distribution business
Buckhead | Newport Meat & Seafood
Specialty protein operations
Greco & Sons, Inc.
Italian specialty platform
Edward Don & Company
Restaurant equipment and supplies distribution
Guest Worldwide
Hotel supply operations
Brakes
European foodservice brand
Sysco FAQ
Common questions about Sysco
Sysco Corporation is the leading global distributor of food and related products to the foodservice industry, serving over 730,000 customer locations. The company operates a vast supply chain network that connects food producers with restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Its value proposition is built on a combination of broadline and specialty distribution, private-brand product development, and ancillary services like menu planning and inventory control.
Sysco (SYY) has a market capitalization of $34.9B and trades on NYSE.
Sysco generated $83.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.7B, representing a net margin of 2.1%. Gross margin stands at 18.5%, with free cash flow of $1.8B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Sysco's key competitors include US Foods Holding Corp., Performance Food Group Company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Sysco has approximately 72,000 employees.