Sysco reported strong fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.53 and total revenue exceeding $22 billion, a growth rate of 4.7%. The company provided fiscal 2027 guidance calling for revenue growth of 6% to 7% to approximately $90 billion and adjusted EPS growth of 9% to 11%, equating to $5.02 to $5.12. Sysco also announced approximately $100 million in in-year cost savings from AI-driven efficiency initiatives, with a run rate of approximately $160 million. USFS local case volumes grew 2.6% in the quarter, and the International segment posted its 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted operating income growth, with local case growth of 4.5% and adjusted operating income growth of 15.7%. Free cash flow for the year rose 16.3% to $2.1 billion, while net debt leverage stood at 2.7 times at quarter end.
Sysco CorporationSysco beat Q4 expectations and guided for 9-11% EPS growth in fiscal 2027, with strong revenue growth and cost savings from AI initiatives.
