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Sysco reaffirms 2027 guidance and unveils $500M AI efficiency plan

Sep 9, 2026, 6:18 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive guidance updates, a sizable AI cost-out program, and a potential accretive deal provide earnings visibility and margin expansion, likely supporting a rerating of the stock in the near term.

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Sysco reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 targets while detailing a $500 million AI-driven efficiency program to boost savings through 2029. The initiative, alongside a 53-week year and a potential Jetro Restaurant Depot deal, aims to lift net sales growth to about 4-7% and adjusted EPS growth to 9-11% in 2028-2029, signaling margin expansion and accelerated deleveraging.

Sysco reaffirms FY2027 guidance: 6%-7% net sales growth to ~$90B (53 weeks).
Rolls out $500M AI-powered efficiency program to be realized by FY2029.
Mid-term targets raised: 4%-7% net sales growth; 9%-11% adjusted EPS growth (2028-2029).
Jetro Restaurant Depot transaction expected to close by Q3 FY2027, aiding deleveraging.

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