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Mar 28, 2020
Sysco Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Sysco's financial performance declined in Q3 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales, gross profit, and operating income all decreasing.
Key Takeaways
Sysco's Q3 2020 results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales decreased by 6.5% to $13.7 billion, gross profit decreased by 6.9% to $2.6 billion, and operating income saw a substantial decrease of 88.6% to $60.3 million. EPS also decreased to $(0.01). The company has taken measures to reduce costs and create new revenue streams to mitigate the impact of the crisis.
Sales decreased by 6.5% to $13.7 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gross profit decreased by 6.9% to $2.6 billion, with a slight decrease in gross margin.
Operating income decreased significantly by 88.6% to $60.3 million.
EPS decreased to $(0.01) from $0.86 in the same period last year.
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Forward Guidance
Sysco is focused on stabilizing the business through cost reductions, creating new sources of revenue, and preparing for demand recovery. The company has removed more than $500 million of expenses and reduced staffing levels by approximately 33%.
Positive Outlook
- Strong balance sheet provides stability to navigate the current environment.
- Swift and decisive action taken to adjust to the new operating environment.
- Cost reduction realizations to take effect beginning in the fourth quarter.
- Sequential weekly improvement in trends during April.
- Expect additional improvement throughout May as certain states allow restaurants to re-open.
Challenges Ahead
- Sales decreased 6.5% to $13.7 billion.
- Gross profit decreased 6.9% to $2.6 billion.
- Operating income decreased 88.6% to $60.3 million.
- EPS decreased $0.86 to $(0.01).
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