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“Sysco Corporation has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, recording total sales of US $ 20.5 billion for the 13 weeks ended March 28, 2026, reflecting a 4.7 percent increase year-on-year (YoY).”
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The claim is explicitly confirmed by multiple independent sources, including Adaderana Biz English and a report mentioning the quarter ended March 28, 2026, with sales of $20.5 billion and a 4.7% increase.
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— Nathan "Natie" Kirsh (born 6 January 1932) is a Swazi and South African billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He heads the Kirsh Group, which holds a majority stake in New York state cash and ca…
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— Sysco is an American multinational corporation that sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, sports stadiums, and other venues that serve fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sysco
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sysco
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— Brakes is a United Kingdom–based foodservice wholesaler and distributor. The company supplies food, beverages, and related products primarily to the catering industry through a network of more than 20…
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“Serving approximately 730,000 customer locations globally through 337 distribution centres across 10 countries, supported by a workforce of over 75,000 colleagues”
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Three independent sources (Adaderana Biz English, Newswire, and a Barclays presentation notice) all confirm the specific figures: 730,000 customer locations, 337 distribution centers, 10 countries, and 75,000 colleagues.
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— Norman () is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, with a population of 128,026 as of the 2020 census. It is the most populous city in and the county seat of Cleveland County and…
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— Des Plaines ( dis PLAYNZ) is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 60,675. The city is a suburb of Chicago and is located just north of O'Hare Interna…
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— Houston ( HEW-stən) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.3 million at …
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“US foodservice operations contributing US $ 14.2 billion, up 3.1 percent”
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Both Adaderana Biz English and Newswire report that U.S. Foodservice Operations contributed USD 14.2 billion, up 3.1%.
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— The Fortune 500 list of companies includes only publicly traded companies, also including tax inversion companies. There are also corporations having foundation in the United States, such as corporate…
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— On the revenue front, Sysco’s total sales grew 4.7 per cent to USD 20.5 billion in the third quarter, with U.S. Foodservice Operations contributing USD 14.2 billion, up 3.1% and International Foodserv…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
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— U.S. Foodservice Operations generated USD 14.2 billion in revenue, up 3.1 per cent year on year, while International Foodservice Operations recorded USD 3.9 billion, reflecting a strong 12.4 per cent …
https://www.newswire.lk/business/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy2…
https://www.newswire.lk/business/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy2…
“international foodservice operations delivering US $ 3.9 billion, up 12.4 percent YoY.”
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Both Adaderana Biz English and Newswire report that International Foodservice Operations delivered USD 3.9 billion, up 12.4%.
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— Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate.
https://www.sysco.com/
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— Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilit…
https://www.sysco.ca/
https://www.sysco.ca/
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— Sysco provides its customers with more than they expect: unmatched product quality and variety, outstanding service and hands-on expertise to help their business succeed.
https://www.esysco.net/EOP/RefreshBrowser?link=/Orders.jsp&U…
https://www.esysco.net/EOP/RefreshBrowser?link=/Orders.jsp&U…
“Gross profit grew 6.5 percent to US $ 3.8 billion, with gross margin expanding 31 basis points to 18.6 percent”
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The gross profit of $3.8 billion (up 6.5%) and gross margin of 18.6% (up 31 basis points) are confirmed by Adaderana Biz English and the Q3 FY2026 earnings call transcript.
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— Gross profit dollars increased 5.2% to $2.7 billion, reflecting the segment’s ability to expand margins while managing through a challenging environment for restaurant traffic. The International segme…
https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/sysco-q3-fy2026-…
https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/sysco-q3-fy2026-…
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— Gross profit grew 6.5 % to USD 3.8 billion, with gross margin expanding 31 basis points to 18.6%, reflecting positive volume trends, strategic sourcing efficiencies and effective management of product…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
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— Sysco produced $3.8 billion in gross profit, up 6.5%, gross margin expansion of 31 basis points to 18.6% and improved gross profit per case performance.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SYY.DU/earnings/SYY.DU-Q3-20…
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SYY.DU/earnings/SYY.DU-Q3-20…
“Adjusted net earnings for the quarter stood at US $ 452 million, with adjusted diluted EPS at US $ 0.94.”
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Adjusted net earnings of USD 452 million and adjusted diluted EPS of USD 0.94 are confirmed by both Adaderana Biz English and Newswire.
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— Adjusted net earnings for the quarter stood at USD 452 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share reaching USD 0.94.
https://www.newswire.lk/business/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy2…
https://www.newswire.lk/business/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy2…
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— Adjusted diluted earnings per share: $0.25 (constant currency adjusted EPS reported as $0.22).Channel mix: Direct-to-consumer sales were $99.3 million, a 3.0% reported increase versus prior year, with…
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— Adjusted net earnings for the quarter stood at USD 452 million, with adjusted diluted EPS at USD 0.94.
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
“On a year-to-date basis, operating cash flow increased 11 percent to US $ 1.5 billion, while free cash flow rose 19 percent to US $ 1.1 billion”
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— On a year-to-date basis, operating cash flow increased 11% to USD 1.5 billion, while free cash flow rose 19% to USD 1.1 billion, demonstrating the underlying strength of Sysco's cash generation capabi…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
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— Free Cash Flow (FCF): How to Calculate and Interpret It.
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— Under the terms of the agreement, Jetro shareholders will receive $21.6 billion in cash proceeds and 91.5 million Sysco shares, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $29.1 billion. Th…
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“U.S. local case volume grew 3.3 percent during the quarter”
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— Sysco is an American multinational corporation that sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, sports stadiums, and other venues that serve fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sysco
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— Global foodservice distributor Sysco has reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended March 28.He added, “Importantly, our US local volumes grew 3.3%, the highest q…
https://www.foodmarket.com/News/A/1341300/0/Sysco-Delivers-S…
https://www.foodmarket.com/News/A/1341300/0/Sysco-Delivers-S…
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— Sysco Corporation has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, recording total sales of USD 20.5 billion for the 13 weeks ended March 28, 2026, reflecting a 4.7 per…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sysco-reports-strong-q3-fy20…
“The company also returned US $ 978 million to shareholders on a year-to-date basis through dividends and share repurchases”
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“has reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance at the high end of the US $ 4.50 to US $ 4.60 range.”
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“the company also announced the pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, expected to close by the third quarter of fiscal 2027”
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