HOUSTON, TX - Sysco is back again with its latest financial results for the 13-week second fiscal quarter, this time announcing increased profit margins. The distributor revealed a 4.9 percent increase in gross profit to $3.5 billion for the period ending December 30, 2023.

“Second quarter results included adjusted EPS growth of over 11 percent, fueled by sales and volume growth, combined with positive operating leverage, as we continue to effectively manage margins,” said Kevin Hourican, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our balanced efforts to deliver compelling top- and bottom-line growth were driven by sequential improvements in volume growth, including local performance, as well as supply chain productivity and implementation of structural cost-out actions. Sysco’s industry-leading profitability, size and scale advantages, and strong balance sheet represent a position of strength. Combining our advantages with Sysco’s discipline on profitable growth, we expect to deliver strong results for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and beyond.”

On top of its increase in gross profit, Sysco’s other financial highlights include:

• Sales increased 3.7 percent
• Operating income increased 9.2 percent to $700 million
• EBITDA rose 82.7 percent to $914.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 11.6 percent to $927.5 million
• EPS increased 192.9 percent to $0.82

Based on these results, Sysco is reaffirming the fiscal year 2024 guidance expectations for top- and bottom-line growth.

“Our second quarter operating profit included our fifth consecutive quarter of positive operating leverage, as gross profit expanded at a faster rate than operating expenses. Additionally, our balanced approach to capital allocation demonstrates the importance of investing in the business and rewarding our shareholders, all anchored by our strong balance sheet and consistent cash generation,” added Kenny Cheung, Chief Financial Officer. “Looking ahead, we now expect to return approximately $2.25 billion back to shareholders in fiscal year 2024, through meaningful share repurchases and dividends. Our positive momentum through the first half gives us confidence in reiterating our fiscal year 2024 guidance of mid-single digit sales growth to approximately $80 billion and five to 10 percent adjusted EPS growth to $4.20 to $4.40.”

To read the results in their entirety, click here.

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