Operating Income for Sysco (SYY)
According to Sysco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $3.06B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.06B
YoY change
-3.6%
5Y CAGR
+32.7%
Peak year (2024)
$3.20B
Cumulative operating income
$52.10B
Operating Income history chart for Sysco (SYY) from 1986 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Sysco (SYY) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.09B | -3.6% | ||
| 2024 | $3.20B | +5.4% | ||
| 2023 | $3.04B | +29.5% | ||
| 2022 | $2.35B | +62.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.45B | +93.1% | ||
| 2020 | $749.50M | -67.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.33B | +0.7% | ||
| 2018 | $2.31B | +12.6% | ||
| 2017 | $2.05B | +11.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.85B | +50.5% | ||
| 2015 | $1.23B | -22.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.59B | -4.3% | ||
| 2013 | $1.66B | -12.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.89B | -2.1% | ||
| 2011 | $1.93B | -2.2% | ||
| 2010 | $1.98B | +5.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.87B | -0.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.88B | +10.0% | ||
| 2007 | $1.71B | +14.3% | ||
| 2006 | $1.50B | -5.9% | ||
| 2005 | $1.59B | +3.7% | ||
| 2004 | $1.53B | +15.7% | ||
| 2003 | $1.32B | +14.1% | ||
| 2002 | $1.16B | +11.8% | ||
| 2001 | $1.04B | +28.2% | ||
| 2000 | $809.96M | +21.3% | ||
| 1999 | $667.60M | +13.0% | ||
| 1998 | $591.00M | +9.0% | ||
| 1997 | $542.30M | +9.8% | ||
| 1996 | $493.90M | +8.8% | ||
| 1995 | $454.00M | +12.9% | ||
| 1994 | $402.10M | +9.0% | ||
| 1993 | $368.80M | +15.8% | ||
| 1992 | $318.50M | +8.9% | ||
| 1991 | $292.40M | +10.2% | ||
| 1990 | $265.40M | +15.7% | ||
| 1989 | $229.40M | +59.4% | ||
| 1988 | $143.90M | +18.2% | ||
| 1987 | $121.70M | +14.9% | ||
| 1986 | $105.90M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Sysco's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Sysco (SYY) operating income totalled $3.09B – edged down 3.6% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Sysco operating income delivered a +32.7% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Sysco operating income peaked at $3.20B in 2024; the latest annual figure is $3.09B in 2025 (3.6% below peak).
The highest annual operating income of $3.20B was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $105.90M in 1986.
Sysco (SYY) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $14.35B.
Sysco Operating Income by Year
Sysco Operating Income 2025: $3.09B
Sysco operating income in 2025 was $3.09B, edged down 3.6% below 2024.
Sysco Operating Income 2024: $3.20B
Sysco operating income in 2024 was $3.20B, grew 5.4% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Sysco Operating Income 2023: $3.04B
Sysco operating income in 2023 was $3.04B, grew 29.5% from 2022.
Sysco Operating Income 2022: $2.35B
Sysco operating income in 2022 was $2.35B, surged 62.1% from 2021.
Sysco Operating Income 2021: $1.45B
Sysco operating income in 2021 was $1.45B.
See more financial history for Sysco (SYY).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Sysco, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $29.82B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $20.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $15.06B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $14.93B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.76B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $13.49B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $10.38B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.42B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sysco's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Sysco (SYY) is $3.06B (period ending December 27, 2025).
How has Sysco operating income changed year-over-year?
- Sysco (SYY) operating income changed -3.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Sysco operating income?
- Sysco (SYY) operating income compound annual growth rate is +32.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Sysco operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Sysco operating income reached its highest annual value of $3.20B in 2024.
What was Sysco operating income in 2024?
- Sysco (SYY) operating income in 2024 was $3.20B.
What was Sysco operating income in 2025?
- Sysco (SYY) operating income in 2025 was $3.09B.
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