Jun 27, 2020

Sysco Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Sysco's Q4 2020 financial results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company responded by strengthening its balance sheet and adding new customers.

Key Takeaways

Sysco's Q4 2020 sales decreased by 42.7% to $8.9 billion, and EPS decreased to $(1.22). However, the company strengthened its balance sheet and added new customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sales decreased 42.7% to $8.9 billion.

Gross profit decreased 47.4% to $1.6 billion; gross margin decreased 159 basis points.

Operating income decreased 173.8% to $(531.6) million; adjusted operating income decreased 104.1% to $(33.9) million.

EPS decreased $2.25 to $(1.22); adjusted EPS decreased $1.39 to $(0.29).

Total Revenue
$8.87B
Previous year: $15.5B
-42.7%
EPS
-$0.29
Previous year: $1.1
-126.4%
US Broadline Case Growth
-41.5%
Sysco Brand Sales US Broadline
38.46%
Sysco Brand Sales Local
45.19%
Gross Profit
$1.6B
Previous year: $2.98B
-46.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.06B
Previous year: $513M
+1080.1%
Total Assets
$22.6B
Previous year: $18B
+25.9%

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