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Sysco (SYY) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Aug 22, 2025
Sysco (SYY) reported revenue of $21.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +3% from a year earlier and +8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.2%, net earnings $531M (2.5% of revenue).
Sysco, Q4 FY25: revenue $21.1B (+3% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $531M, operating cash flow $1.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.1B | +8% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $4.0B | +11% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $888M | +30% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $531M | +32% | -13% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.2B | +46% | -26% |
| Free cash flow | $819M | +32% | -38% |
What changed
Revenue was $21.1B in Q4 FY25, up 3% year over year and up 8% from the previous quarter. Fresh and frozen meats was the largest line at 19% of revenue.
Gross margin was 18.9%, up 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.89B, a 4.2% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.09B even though revenue rose $0.58B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.53B, down 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.8%.
Operating cash flow was $1.2B (down 26% year over year), 225% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.24B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.41B. Capital expenditures of $0.37B left free cash flow of $0.82B.
Questions
What was Sysco's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Sysco (SYY) reported revenue of $21.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +3% from a year earlier and +8% from the quarter before.
Was Sysco profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $888M (4.2% of revenue) and net earnings $531M.
Source: Sysco 10-K on SEC EDGAR.