Earnings Call
Aug 4, 2026
Q2 FY2026
EPS Estimate
0.95
EPS Actual
0.98
Post-Earnings Close
$82.79
Earnings Reaction
-2.6%
Sysco's fiscal second quarter 2026 results demonstrated meaningful operational momentum against a deteriorating restaurant industry backdrop, with the company outperforming its own guidance targets on both local case volume and earnings. Total revenue came in at nearly $21 billion, up 3% year over year, while adjusted EPS grew 6.5%, strong enough that management raised full-year guidance to the high end of the $4.50, $4.60 range. Free cash flow grew 25% year to date, underscoring the quality of earnings rather than just headline profitability.
Report generated on Apr 27, 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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