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Operating Income
Sysco Operating Income decreased by 10.5% to $619M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.1%, from $681M to $619M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Income shows an upward trend with a 21.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved operational efficiency and profitability, while a decrease indicates operational challenges or rising overhead costs.
Detailed definition
Represents the profit or loss generated from core business operations after deducting both the cost of revenue and opera...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; comparable to 'EBIT' or 'Operating Profit' at peer companies.
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other_operating_income_lossHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $569.68M | $631.68M | $444.91M | $495.73M | $766.72M | $736.8M | $640.82M | $695.73M | $969.4M | $804M | $700M | $722M | $976M | $808M | $712M | $681M | $888M | $800M | $692M | $619M |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.9% | -29.6% | +11.4% | +54.7% | -3.9% | -13.0% | +8.6% | +39.3% | -17.1% | -12.9% | +3.1% | +35.2% | -17.2% | -11.9% | -4.4% | +30.4% | -9.9% | -13.5% | -10.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +34.6% | +16.6% | +44.0% | +40.3% | +26.4% | +9.1% | +9.2% | +3.8% | +0.7% | +0.5% | +1.7% | -5.7% | -9.0% | -1.0% | -2.8% | -9.1% |
Range$444.91M – $976M
CAGR+1.8%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Foodservice Operations | $115M | $101M | $95M | $96M | $145M | $114M | $117M | $83M |
| SYGMA | $26M | $18M | $19M | $17M | $27M | $25M | $21M | $18M |
| Other | $13M | $9M | $4M | -$3M | -$82M | $4M | $6M | $7M |
| Total | $976M | $808M | $712M | $681M | $888M | $800M | $692M | $619M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sysco's operating income?
- Sysco (SYY) reported operating income of $619M in Q1 2026.
- How has Sysco's operating income changed year-over-year?
- Sysco's operating income decreased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $681M to $619M.
- What is the long-term trend for Sysco's operating income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sysco's operating income has grown at a 21.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.44B to $3.09B.
- What does operating income mean?
- The profit earned from primary business activities before accounting for interest, taxes, and non-operating items.