Financing
Principal payments on debt and financing leases
US Foods Principal payments on debt and financing leases remained flat by 0.0% to $2.43B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 102.3%, from $1.2B to $2.43B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Principal payments on debt and financing leases shows an upward trend with a 33.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
Consistent payments indicate a healthy ability to service and reduce debt over time.
Detailed definition
The cash outflow used to reduce the principal balance of outstanding debt and financing lease obligations. This represen...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all companies with long-term debt obligations.
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financing_principal_payments_on_debt_and_financing_leasesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.11B | $1.62B | $766M | $4.8B | $9.7B |
| YoY Change | — | -47.8% | -52.7% | +526.1% | +102.3% |
Range$766M – $9.7B
CAGR+33.0%
Avg YoY Growth+132.0%
Median YoY Growth+27.2%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is US Foods's principal payments on debt and financing leases?
- US Foods (USFD) reported principal payments on debt and financing leases of $2.43B in Q4 2025.
- How has US Foods's principal payments on debt and financing leases changed year-over-year?
- US Foods's principal payments on debt and financing leases increased by 102.3% year-over-year, from $1.2B to $2.43B.
- What is the long-term trend for US Foods's principal payments on debt and financing leases?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), US Foods's principal payments on debt and financing leases has grown at a 33.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.11B to $9.7B.
- What does principal payments on debt and financing leases mean?
- Cash paid to reduce the principal amount of debt and financing leases.