Sysco (SYY) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Sysco reported revenue of $20.15 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a 4.5$20.1 billion [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.93, consistent with the consensus estimate, showing no EPS surprise [1] Financial Performance Metrics - International Foodservice Operations revenue was$3.73 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $3.64 billion, representing a +3.7$14.04 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $14.12 billion, with a year-over-year increase of +4.1$263 million, falling short of the average estimate of $283.80 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of -7.2$2.12 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $2.03 billion, with a year-over-year growth of +10.6$163 million, exceeding the average estimate of $157.85 million [4] - Other gross profit was$65 million, below the average estimate of $73.22 million [4] - Operating income (GAAP) for SYGMA was$19 million, slightly below the average estimate of $19.48 million [4] - Operating income (GAAP) for Other was$4 million, significantly below the average estimate of $8.88 million [4] Stock Performance - Sysco shares returned +0.7% over the past month, compared to a +0.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]