Sysco Corporation’s (SYY) shares have seen a 2.5% rise over the past six months, outperforming the industry’s 7.8% decline. The company continues to benefit from the growing food-away-from-home sector, driving its success. With a focus on supply chain efficiency and cost containment, Sysco navigated challenges like soft restaurant traffic and shifting consumer preferences in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Despite increased competition, its Recipe for Growth strategy and strategic acquisitions are key gro ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. All interested parties are invited to listen online at investors.sysco.com. Prior to the conference call and webcast, the company will also issue a news release and post a slide presentation in the investor relations section of its website. A replay of the webcast will be available online sho ...

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Through the partnership, customers will receive a compelling processing fee rebate and hardware credits when enrolling through SyscoHOUSTON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, announced a new partnership with Square to help restaurants of all sizes succeed and work smarter through powerful technology. Sysco supports its restaurant customers with a variety of services and offerings through its Sysco Restaurant Solutions program. The pr ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Sysco (SYY) . Shares have added about 3.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Sysco due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Sysco Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Fueled by Internati ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, presented a check for $10,000 to City Harvest, New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, to support the community where Sysco operates. Sysco’s donation is part of the company’s signature Nourishing Neighbors® program where a portion of the proceeds from each Sysco branded case sold in local communities is donated back to charitable organizations in those communities. This is a ...

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, presented a check for $10,000 to Three Square Food Bank to support the local community where Sysco operates. Sysco’s donation is part of the company’s signature Nourishing Neighbors® program where a portion of the proceeds from each Sysco branded case sold in local communities is donated back to charitable organizations in those communities. Sysco Las Vegas also donated 2,500 turkeys to be ...

HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, presented a check for $10,000 to the Houston Food Bank to support the local community where Sysco operates and is headquartered. This is an important time of year for food banks and pantries as they gear up to feed those in need this holiday season. Sysco Houston also donated 2,500 turkeys to the Houston Food Bank which will be distributed to its partner networks across the city. As part of ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, presented a check for $10,000 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to support the local community where Sysco operates. Sysco’s donation is part of the company’s signature Nourishing Neighbors® program where a portion of the proceeds from each Sysco branded case sold in local communities is donated back to charitable organizations in those communities. Sysco Chicago also donated 2,500 turkeys ...

Financial Performance - Net earnings for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2024, were $490 million, a decrease from $503 million in the same period last year[57]. - Total sales for Sysco in the 13-week period ended September 28, 2024, were $20,484 million, an increase from $19,620 million in the same period of the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 4.4%[80]. - Operating income for Sysco's U.S. Foodservice Operations was $908 million, a decrease from $941 million year-over-year, reflecting a decline of about 3.5%[81]. - The International Foodservice Operations segment reported operating income of $101 million, up from $93 million, indicating a growth of approximately 8.6%[81]. - Sysco's total operating income for the period was $808 million, slightly up from $804 million in the previous year[81]. Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted earnings per share remained stable at $1.00 and $0.99, respectively, for the first quarter of fiscal 2025[57]. - The number of securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation was approximately 3,338,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025[57]. Comprehensive Income - Comprehensive income increased to $663 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $429 million for the same period in fiscal 2024[58]. Share-Based Compensation - The total share-based compensation cost recognized was $30 million for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 2025, up from $24 million in the prior year[70]. - The weighted average grant-date fair value per option granted was $18.50, with 728,531 options granted in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 2025[66]. - The company granted 461,055 performance share units (PSUs) with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $82.63 during the same period[67]. - The total number of unrecognized compensation costs related to share-based compensation arrangements was $179 million, expected to be recognized over 2.10 years[70]. Taxation - The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was 23.7%, higher than the statutory rate of 21.0% due to state income taxes[71]. - For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the effective tax rate was 24.0%, higher than the statutory tax rate due to state income taxes, partially offset by a foreign income tax benefit[72]. - Sysco recorded a benefit of $131 million related to foreign tax credits, which may need to be reversed if the company is unsuccessful in its ongoing tax litigation[73]. - The OECD's Pillar Two Model Rules, effective for Sysco at the beginning of fiscal 2025, mandate a minimum corporate income tax rate of 15%[74]. Legal Proceedings - The company is engaged in various legal proceedings, with potential losses ranging from remote to reasonably possible, but management does not expect a material adverse effect on financial results[76]. Market Risks - Sysco's market risks include interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, fuel price risk, and investment risk, with no significant changes reported since June 29, 2024[82]. Interest Expense - Interest expense increased to $160 million from $134 million, representing a rise of about 19.4%[81].