SYY · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Segment Operating Performance

SYSCO CORP · 2026-08-21 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32

U.S. Foodservice Operations generated $3.518 billion of fiscal 2026 operating income, approximately 85.7% of total segment operating income, with a 6.0% operating margin. International Foodservice Operations operating income increased $26 million, or 5.9%, with higher local case volumes and expanded supply-chain capacity partly offset by higher expenses. SYGMA operating income rose $13 million, or 16.0%, as supply-chain efficiency improved. Other segment operating income increased $103 million, primarily because the prior-year period included a $92 million noncash goodwill impairment at Guest Worldwide.

Key facts

• Fiscal 2026 U.S. Foodservice Operations adjusted operating expenses were $7,582 million, compared with $7,243 million, up 4.7%. source
• Sysco's Other segment operating income increased $103 million in fiscal 2026 because the prior-year period included a $92 million noncash goodwill impairment charge for part of the Guest Worldwide reporting unit goodwill. source
• Fiscal 2026 Global Support Center GAAP operating loss was $1,010 million, compared with $873 million, a 15.7% increase in loss. source
• Fiscal 2026 Global Support Center adjusted operating loss was $848 million, compared with $794 million, a 6.8% increase in loss. source
• Fiscal 2026 U.S. Foodservice Operations operating income adjusted for Certain Items was $3,657 million, compared with $3,632 million in fiscal 2025, an increase of 0.7%. source
• Sysco's International Foodservice fiscal 2026 operating-income increase of $26 million was primarily due to local case growth from expanded supply-chain capacity, greater Sysco-branded merchandise availability, and increased sales headcount, partly offset by higher operating expenses. source