NYSE$SYY
Sysco Corp · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported third quarter fiscal 2021 results, with US recovery accelerating and significant debt reduction underway.
Sysco's Q3 2021 results showed improving sales trends as markets reopen, with a 13.7% decrease versus FY20. The company is now serving more independent customers than in 2019 and reduced debt by $1.1 billion. A robust business recovery is now upon us.
- Sales trends improving as markets reopen; Q3 decreased 13.7% versus FY20 and decreased 19.3% versus FY2019; April increased 102.1% versus 2020 and decreased 8.8% versus 2019.
- We are now serving more independent customers compared to pre-COVID.
- Gross profit decreased 17.2% to $2.1 billion; industry-leading gross margin decreased 77 basis points on mix among businesses.
- Company reduced debt by $1.1 billion during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sysco · Revenue · Quarterly
$11.8B
Revenue by segment
Sysco · $11.8B total across 4 segments · Q3 2021
- U.S. Foodservice$8.4B-12.5%70.9%
- International Foodservice$1.7B-32.0%14.4%
- SYGMA$1.58B+15.9%13.3%
- Other$161M-32.8%1.4%
Forward guidance
Sysco's forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of COVID-19, economic conditions, competition, and supply chain disruptions.
Tailwinds
- Expectations regarding our ability to manage the current downturn and capitalize on our position as the industry leader as the global economy recovers.
- Belief that our strategy and our transformational initiatives will drive future value for our associates, shareholders and customers in the fourth quarter and beyond.
- Expectations regarding our ability to attract and serve new customers, following the COVID-19 crisis.
- Belief that consumers are ready to eat at restaurants as soon as COVID-19 restrictions are reduced.
- Expectations that our work to accelerate growth will return to pre-COVID levels as demand resurges.
Headwinds
- The effect, impact, potential duration or other implications of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and any expectations we may have with respect thereto, including the extent and duration of lockdowns in the U.S. and Europe
- The pace of the business recovery
- Our expectations regarding future market share gains
- The pace of implementation of our business transformation initiatives
- Our expectations regarding our ability to win meaningful business in the national account space
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 Q3 2021
+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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