How does Sysco (SYY) make money?

Sysco (SYY) primarily makes money through Fresh And Frozen Meats1, which accounts for 19.6% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Sysco generated $82.65B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 2.2%.

What is Sysco (SYY) gross profit margin?

Sysco (SYY) reported a gross profit margin of 18.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $15.26B in gross profit. This means Sysco retains 18.5% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Sysco (SYY) operating profit margin?

Sysco (SYY) reported an operating profit margin of 3.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $3.06B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Sysco (SYY) net profit margin?

Sysco (SYY) reported a net profit margin of 2.2% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.80B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

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

Sysco (SYY) spent $873.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Sysco (SYY) free cash flow?

Sysco (SYY) generated $1.93B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (2.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Sysco (SYY) effective tax rate?

Sysco (SYY) had an effective tax rate of 23.5% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Sysco (SYY) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Sysco (SYY) generated $82.65B in revenue, earning $1.80B in net profit (2.2% margin). Its largest revenue source is Fresh And Frozen Meats1 (19.6% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Sysco (SYY) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 27, 2025 (reported January 28, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Sysco (SYY) make money?: Sysco (SYY) primarily makes money through Fresh And Frozen Meats1, which accounts for 19.6% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Sysco generated $82.65B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 2.2%.
What is Sysco (SYY) gross profit margin?: Sysco (SYY) reported a gross profit margin of 18.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $15.26B in gross profit. This means Sysco retains 18.5% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Sysco (SYY) operating profit margin?: Sysco (SYY) reported an operating profit margin of 3.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $3.06B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Sysco (SYY) net profit margin?: Sysco (SYY) reported a net profit margin of 2.2% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.80B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Sysco (SYY) spend on capital expenditures?: Sysco (SYY) spent $873.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Sysco (SYY) free cash flow?: Sysco (SYY) generated $1.93B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (2.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Sysco (SYY) effective tax rate?: Sysco (SYY) had an effective tax rate of 23.5% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.