SYY · 8-K · 20261103PR000046
Free Cash Flow
SYSCO CORP · 2026-11-03 · Importance 51 · Surprise 64 · In source text
Operating cash flow was $278 million in the first 13 weeks of FY2027, compared with $86 million in the year-earlier quarter. Free cash flow was $230 million, a $280 million improvement from negative $50 million a year earlier. The calculation included $97 million of plant-and-equipment additions and $49 million of proceeds from asset sales.
Key facts
- Sysco's net cash provided by operating activities was $278 million for the 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026, compared with $86 million a year earlier. source
- Sysco free cash flow was $230 million for the 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026, compared with negative $50 million a year earlier. source
- Sysco cash flow from operations was $278 million and free cash flow was $230 million for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 2027. source
- Sysco capital expenditures, net of proceeds from plant and equipment sales, were $48 million for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 2027. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | — | Sysco's net cash provided by operating activities was $278 million for the 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026, compared with $86 million a… |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Sysco free cash flow was $230 million for the 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026, compared with negative $50 million a year earlier. |