Sysco Reports Strong Q3 Results Driven by Technology and Global Growth 📈

• Global Financial Performance Total sales rose 4.7% YoY to US$ 20.5 Bn for Q3 FY2026. Gross profit increased 6.5% to US$ 3.8 Bn, with margins expanding by 31 basis points to 18.6% due to strategic sourcing and volume growth. • Sector Breakdowns US Foodservice: Sales reached US$ 14.2 Bn (+3.1% YoY). Notably, local case volume grew by 3.3%, the highest rate in over three years. International Foodservice: Delivered US$ 3.9 Bn in sales, reflecting a robust 12.4% YoY increase. • Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM Impact Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the company’s Global Innovation Centre, was cited as a key driver of these results. The local team manages the technology infrastructure—including digital ordering and warehouse management—that supports Sysco’s global "Recipe for Growth" strategy. • Cash Flow & Shareholder Returns Operating cash flow grew 11% to US$ 1.5 Bn, while free cash flow surged 19% to US$ 1.1 Bn. The company returned US$ 978 Mn to shareholders year-to-date through dividends and buybacks. • Future Outlook Sysco reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance at the high end of the US$ 4.50 – 4.60 range. The company also announced the pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot to further bolster global scale.