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Sysco’s Value Strategy: Helping Restaurants Win on Price While Protecting Margins!

Sysco Corporation reported a robust second quarter for fiscal year 2026, reflecting strong operational performance and strategic execution. The company achieved a 3% increase in total revenue compared to the previous year, reaching nearly $21 billion. This growth was supported by positive case volume trends across multiple segments, including local, specialty, national, and international business units. The U.S. Foodservice local case volume saw a notable 1.2% increase, demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment marked by declining restaurant traffic. Sysco’s gross margin improved year-over-year due to strategic sourcing efforts and effective merchandising, which focused on providing value-tier products. This initiative aims to capture demand from cost-sensitive customers without diluting existing premium offerings. Additionally, Sysco implemented disciplined expense management, leading to overall operational cost efficiencies, particularly within its supply chain. Retention and productivity improvements among warehouse and driver staff further enhanced supply chain performance, reducing operational costs and boosting service levels.