NYSE$SYY
Sysco Corp · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sysco's financial performance in Q2 2020 was driven by improved local case growth in the U.S. Foodservice segment, especially among independent customers. While adjusted EPS aligned with expectations, operating income fell short, prompting a focus on strategic initiatives to bolster long-term performance and customer focus.
Sysco reported a 1.8% increase in sales, reaching $15.0 billion, and a 2.0% increase in gross profit to $2.8 billion. Operating income increased by 22.3% to $552.5 million, with EPS increasing to $0.74. However, adjusted operating income and EPS showed more modest increases, and operating income results fell short of expectations.
- Sales increased by 1.8% to $15.0 billion.
- Gross profit increased by 2.0% to $2.8 billion.
- Operating income increased significantly by 22.3% to $552.5 million.
- Earnings per share increased to $0.74.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sysco · Revenue · Quarterly
$15B
Revenue by segment
Sysco · $15B total across 4 segments · Q2 2020
- U.S. Foodservice$10.4B—69.2%
- International Foodservice$2.9B—19.3%
- SYGMA$1.46B—9.7%
- Other$266M—1.8%
Forward guidance
The company reaffirms its FY18-FY20 adjusted earnings per share guidance.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
30 / 71 earnings
Positive
+12.8%
Q1 2017
Best reaction
-9.6%
Q1 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -1.6% | -1.7% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2026 | +10.4% | +10.9% | +17.8% | |
| Q1 2026 | -2.7% | -4.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.3% | +0.5% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.0% | -5.1% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.1% | -0.1% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.6% | +4.7% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.4% | -2.4% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.7% | +8.4% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.2% | +2.3% | +10.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.9% | -3.3% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.0% | -0.1% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.2% | -1.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.9% | -5.0% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.8% | -2.3% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.7% | +4.5% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.8% | +3.3% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.3% | -5.2% | -8.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.4% | +8.2% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.2% | +2.6% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +6.7% | +7.7% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.4% | +6.6% | +30.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.7% | -0.9% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.6% | -1.0% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -8.6% | -5.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.5% | -1.1% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.8% | +4.2% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.4% | +4.9% | +0.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.8% | +4.1% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.6% | -6.3% | -7.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.3% | +9.3% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.7% | +0.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.5% | -4.7% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.2% | -4.4% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.0% | -0.8% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.7% | -2.5% | -1.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.6% | +0.2% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +12.8% | +10.6% | +13.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.2% | +0.5% | -5.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -0.0% | — | — |
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