Sysco's purchasing scale has held gross margin tightly between 18.1% and 18.9% across the ten-quarter window, suggesting its unit economics are resilient to input cost swings, and revenue has grown steadily from $20.5B in 2025Q1 to $21.7B in 2027Q1.
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Revenue grew from $20.5B to $21.7B over the period with gross margin steady near 18.6%, yet operating margin of 3.3% and net margin of 2.4% in 2027Q1 indicate limited operating leverage and earnings that remain exposed to cost pressure.
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, serving restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, and other venues with a wide range of products and services.
Sysco reported rising sales to US$20,762 million in its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results, indicating robust demand and business expansion.
Sysco operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, providing essential food distribution services that are resilient during economic downturns.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $1.19+0.0% vs $1.19 | $21.7B-1.3% vs $22.0B |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $1.53+1.3% vs $1.51 | $22.1B+0.8% vs $21.9B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.94-0.5% vs $0.94 | $20.5B-0.2% vs $20.6B |
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 | $0.99+1.4% vs $0.98 | $20.8B+0.0% vs $20.8B |
Sysco (NYSE: SYY) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings per share of $1.19, up 3.5% from a year earlier and in line with its expectations, as volume growth and gross-margin expansion helped offset restaurant traffic pressure, food deflation and higher fuel costs. Chair and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Hourican said the company delivered the quarterly result
Sysco kicks off 4th annual purpose month to address food insecurity in communities worldwide, and is continuing its partnership with Happy Day Brands.
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Boston Trust Walden Corp reduced its stake in shares of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) by 9.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 729,457 shares of the company's stock after selling 76,603 shares during the quarter. Boston
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Sysco Corporation (SYY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76.86 | $36.75B | 20.54 | 3.91% | 2.12% | 63.72% | 2.81% | |
| $106.67 | $23.49B | 29.28 | 4.08% | 1.97% | 18.38% | — | |
| $110.91 | $23.96B | 12.24 | -3.11% | 11.82% | 15.77% | 2.73% | |
| $103.77 | $4.23B | 46.76 | 9.36% | 2.27% | 16.08% | — | |
| $45.30 | $2.74B | 33.92 | -1.99% | 0.27% | 5.32% | — | |
| $49.10 | $4.58B | 9.27 | 14.08% | 5.45% | 33.82% | — |
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Sysco Corporation (SYY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Sysco Corporation (SYY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Sysco Corporation (SYY) reported $85.15B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $84.55B in fiscal year 2026. That is 485% more than the $14.45B of fiscal year 1997.
Sysco Corporation (SYY) grew revenue by 3.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Sysco Corporation (SYY) earned $1.81B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.1% net margin).
Yes. Sysco Corporation (SYY) pays a dividend that yields 2.81% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Sysco Corporation (SYY) had a return on equity (ROE) of 63.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Sysco Corporation (SYY) generated $2.19B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
