Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Net profit margin

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,828,000 1,908,678 1,932,366 1,941,608 1,955,000 2,077,058 2,081,974 1,807,948 1,770,124 1,546,377 1,420,098 1,446,323 1,358,768 999,872 785,474 685,322 524,209 -245,303 -337,527 -21,406
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 81,371,000 80,789,100 80,570,600 79,707,500 78,844,000 78,016,100 77,512,300 76,818,400 76,324,700 75,553,800 73,580,200 71,306,400 68,636,100 65,815,700 60,738,200 55,977,000 51,297,900 44,027,560 45,901,660 49,367,660
Net profit margin 2.25% 2.36% 2.40% 2.44% 2.48% 2.66% 2.69% 2.35% 2.32% 2.05% 1.93% 2.03% 1.98% 1.52% 1.29% 1.22% 1.02% -0.56% -0.74% -0.04%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,828,000K ÷ $81,371,000K
= 2.25%

The net profit margin of Sysco Corporation demonstrates a notable improvement over the analyzed period, transitioning from negative margins at the end of September 2020 to consistent positive margins in subsequent quarters. Initially, the margin stood at -0.04% as of September 30, 2020, reflecting minimal profitability or potential early-stage challenges. This negative trend deepened through December 2020 and March 2021, registering at -0.74% and -0.56%, respectively, indicating losses attributable to operational or market factors during that period.

From June 30, 2021, onwards, a reversal trend emerges, with net profit margins gradually turning positive. By September 30, 2021, the margin increased to 1.22%, and it continued to strengthen over the following quarters, reaching 1.29% at the end of 2021 and further climbing to 1.52% in March 2022. The upward trajectory persisted into 2022, with margins reaching nearly 2% (1.98% at June 30, 2022, and 2.03% at September 30, 2022). The first half of 2023 displays continued improvement, with the margin at 2.05% in March 2023 and rising to 2.32% by June 30, 2023; subsequent quarters show marginal fluctuations but remain within a narrow range, culminating at 2.69% at December 31, 2023.

Moving into 2024, the net profit margin reveals slight variability, decreasing from 2.66% in March to 2.44% in September, and further to 2.40% at the end of the year. The early months of 2025 indicate a modest decline, with the margin at 2.36% in March and decreasing to 2.25% by June. Overall, the trend indicates thatSysco has transitioned from negligible or negative profitability during 2020 into a stable, modestly profitable enterprise through 2023 and into 2024, with minor fluctuations suggestive of ongoing operational adjustments and market dynamics.

The progression of net profit margins suggests improvements in operational efficiency, cost management, or revenue generation strategies over the review period, leading to sustained profitability levels that remain well above the negative territory observed in early 2020.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Sysco Corporation
SYY
2.25%
Domino's Pizza Inc Common Stock
DPZ
12.41%
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
1.31%

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Sysco Corporation Net Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)