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Oct 02, 2021

US Foods Q3 2021 Earnings Report

US Foods' operational and financial discipline drove increased volumes and profitable growth.

Key Takeaways

US Foods reported a strong third quarter with significant growth in net sales, gross profit, and adjusted EBITDA. The company benefited from increased leisure and business travel, as well as continued increased restaurant traffic. However, supply chain headwinds are expected to persist into 2022.

Total case volume increased 18.5%; independent restaurant case volume increased 25.1%.

Net sales increased 34.9% to $7.9 billion.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 39.2% to $291 million.

Diluted EPS was $0.24; Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.48.

Total Revenue
$7.89B
Previous year: $5.85B
+34.9%
EPS
$0.48
Previous year: $0.15
+220.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$291M
Previous year: $209M
+39.2%
Total Case Volume Growth
18.5%
Previous year: -8.9%
-307.9%
Gross Profit
$1.24B
Previous year: $974M
+27.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$772M
Previous year: $1.02B
-24.2%
Total Assets
$13.1B

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Forward Guidance

While supply chain headwinds persist and are expected to continue into 2022, we’re pleased to see tangible and enduring signs that the industry is recovering, which allows us to refocus our energy and resources on our Great Food. Made Easy. strategy. We are focused on profitably growing market share, smartly optimizing our margins and improving operational efficiencies. Together, these initiatives are designed to position US Foods to benefit from a strengthening economy and create value for our shareholders.