How does Sysco (SYY) make money?

Sysco (SYY) generates revenue primarily from Fresh And Frozen Meats1, which accounted for 19.9% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. The company reported $83.6B in revenue and converted 2.1% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $1.74B in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Sysco (SYY)?

Sysco (SYY) reported a gross profit margin of 18.5% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $15.5B in gross profit on $83.6B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Sysco (SYY)?

Sysco (SYY) reported an operating profit margin of 3.6% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Sysco (SYY)?

Sysco (SYY) reported a net profit margin of 2.1% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.74B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Sysco (SYY) profitable?

Yes. Sysco (SYY) reported $1.74B in net income for TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 2.1%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Sysco (SYY) spend on capital expenditures?

Sysco (SYY) spent $835M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 1.0% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Sysco (SYY) generate?

Sysco (SYY) generated $2B in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 2.4%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Sysco (SYY)?

Sysco (SYY) had an effective tax rate of 23.6% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of Sysco (SYY)?

Sysco (SYY) reports revenue across 11 reportable product segments, led by Fresh And Frozen Meats1 at 19.9% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

Where does Sysco (SYY) generate most of its revenue?

U.S. Foodservice Operations is the largest geographic market for Sysco (SYY), accounting for 70.5% of revenue in the most recent annual filing. The complete regional split — including international markets and any Rest-of-World rollup — is shown in the revenue-by-geography table on this page.

How Sysco Makes Money: 2026 Visual Revenue Map

Sysco (SYY) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 28, 2026 (reported April 29, 2026).

Sysco (SYY) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for Sysco (SYY), TTM through Q1 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Fresh And Frozen Meats1	$16.6B	19.9%
Canned And Dry Products1	$14.8B	17.8%
Frozen Fruits, Vegetables, Bakery And Other1	$12.6B	15%
Dairy Products1	$8.41B	10.1%
Poultry1	$8.03B	9.6%
Fresh Produce1	$6.71B	8%
Paper And Disposables1	$5.57B	6.7%
Beverage Products1	$3.16B	3.8%
Other segments	$7.66B	9.2%
Total	$83.6B	100%

Fresh And Frozen Meats1$16.6B
Canned And Dry Products1$14.8B
Frozen Fruits, Vegetables, Bakery And Other1$12.6B
Dairy Products1$8.41B
Poultry1$8.03B
Fresh Produce1$6.71B
Paper And Disposables1$5.57B
Beverage Products1$3.16B
Other segments$7.66B
Total$83.6B

Sysco (SYY) Revenue by Geography — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported regions changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by geographic region for Sysco (SYY), TTM through Q1 2026
Region	Revenue (USD)	% of total
U.S. Foodservice Operations	$58.2B	70.5%
International Foodservice Operations	$15.8B	19.1%
Sygma Segment	$8.56B	10.4%
Total	$82.5B	100%

U.S. Foodservice Operations
International Foodservice Operations
Sygma Segment
Total

Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q1 2026

In TTM through Q1 2026, Sysco (SYY) reports revenue across 11 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Fresh And Frozen Meats1 at 19.9%, followed by Canned And Dry Products1 (17.8%) and Frozen Fruits, Vegetables, Bakery And Other1 (15%). Geographically, U.S. Foodservice Operations accounted for 70.5% of revenue, followed by International Foodservice Operations (19.1%) and Sygma Segment (10.4%).

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