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Sysco

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Sysco Corporation is the leading global distributor of food and related products to the foodservice industry, serving over 730,000 customer locations.

Market cap
$39.77B+6.3%
Revenue$83.6B+3.4%
Net income$1.7B-9.1%
Free cash flow$1.8B-13.2%
EPS (diluted)$3.60-6.7%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Table of contents

Earnings

Q3 2026 report

April 28, 2026
Revenue$20.5BMiss by $39.3MEPS$0.94Miss by $0.01

Next report

Aug 4, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$22.0B
EPS estimate$1.51

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$20.5B+4.7%
Gross profit$3.8B+6.5%
Operating income$619.0M-9.1%
Net income$340.0M-15.2%
EPS (diluted)$0.71-13.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.9B+24.4%
Total debt$15.4B+5.3%
Total equity$2.3B+19.5%
Total assets$28.0B+6.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$852.0M+4.0%
CapEx$161.0M-19.1%
Free cash flow$691.0M+11.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$39.77B+6.3%
Enterprise value$53.25B+3.8%
P/E22.9×+2.4×
P/S0.5×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin18.5%+0.2pp
Operating margin3.6%-0.3pp
Net margin2.1%-0.3pp
FCF margin2.2%-0.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity82.3%-12.6pp
Debt / equity6.7×-0.9×
Current ratio1.3×+0.1×

Segments

By product

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Fresh and frozen meats$4.2B+12.2%
Canned and dry products$3.7B+5.3%
Frozen fruits, vegetables, bakery and other$3.1B+4.7%
Dairy products$2.0B-8.9%
Poultry$1.9B-1.8%

By segment

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International Foodservice Operations$3.9B+12.4%
SYGMA$2.1B+2.5%
Other$263.0M+2.3%

Competitors

By market cap

Amazon logo
Amazon$2.62T+10.5%
Costco Wholesale logo
Costco Wholesale$422.69B-3.4%
Sysco logo
Sysco$39.8B+6.3%
US Foods logo
US Foods$22.0B+21.2%
PFG
Performance Food Group$17.5B+26.3%
Hormel Foods logo
Hormel Foods$13.5B—
HF Foods Group Inc. logo
HF Foods Group Inc.$93.0M-47.5%
BRI
Bridgford Foods$58.8M-18.3%

By revenue growth

Amazon logo
Amazon+14.2%
Costco Wholesale logo
Costco Wholesale+9.2%
PFG
Performance Food Group+8.5%
BRI
Bridgford Foods+3.8%
US Foods logo
US Foods+3.7%
Sysco logo
Sysco+3.4%
HF Foods Group Inc. logo
HF Foods Group Inc.+3.1%
Hormel Foods logo
Hormel Foods+2.5%

By net margin

Amazon logo
Amazon10.65%+0.5pp
Hormel Foods logo
Hormel Foods6.26%-0.6pp
Costco Wholesale logo
Costco Wholesale3.01%+0.1pp
Sysco logo
Sysco2.08%-0.3pp
US Foods logo
US Foods1.71%+0.3pp
PFG
Performance Food Group0.492%-0.1pp
HF Foods Group Inc. logo
HF Foods Group Inc.-2.9%+1.2pp
BRI
Bridgford Foods-6.07%-2.8pp

Profile

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.

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.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Sweden, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama
Customer segmentsRestaurants, Healthcare, Education, Government, Travel and Leisure
Business modelWholesale distribution, Private label manufacturing, Value-added services
SuppliersLarge brand-name food corporations, Independent regional processors, Specialty protein packers, Small to mid-sized local farmers, Global procurement centers
CustomersIndependent and chain restaurants, Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, Schools and universities, Hotels and motels, Industrial caterers, Foodservice management (FSM) operators
CountryUnited States of America
Listed1972
Employees72.0K
CEOKevin Hourican
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryFood Distribution
Websitesysco.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Sysco's market cap?
Sysco (SYY) has a market capitalization of $39.8B and trades on NYSE.
What is Sysco's revenue and profitability?
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.
Who are Sysco's competitors?
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.
Who does Sysco partner with?
Sysco's notable partners include Technomic, Inc..
What subsidiaries does Sysco have?
Sysco's subsidiaries include FreshPoint, Buckhead | Newport Meat & Seafood, Greco & Sons, Inc., and others.
Where is Sysco headquartered?
Sysco is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 72,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.