Sysco - SYY STOCK NEWS

Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) and Daimler Truck North America announced a Letter of Intent to deploy nearly 800 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia tractors by 2026. This initiative aligns with Sysco's goal to reduce direct carbon emissions by 27.5% by 2030 and electrify 35% of its U.S. fleet. The first eCascadia delivery is expected later this year at Sysco's Riverside, California facility. The partnership emphasizes sustainable transportation solutions while enhancing safety through advanced technology in the trucks.

Sysco Corporation partners with Let’s Talk Womxn, comprising over 600 women restaurant owners, to host a panel event on May 22, 2022, in Chicago. This discussion will address strategies to enhance the restaurant industry while tackling challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. Panelists include renowned chef Andrew Zimmern and founder Rohini Dey, Ph.D. The event features a gourmet dinner by notable Chicago restaurateurs and emphasizes collaboration to empower women in the culinary field. Sysco is committed to diversity and improving conditions for women-owned restaurants.

For the third fiscal quarter ending April 2, 2022, Sysco Corporation (SYY) reported a significant 42.9% increase in sales, totaling $16.9 billion, driven by robust demand and market share gains. Gross profit rose by 42.0% to $3.0 billion, and operating income surged 110.1% to $495.7 million. Despite inflationary pressures, adjusted EPS increased to $0.71 from $0.22 year-over-year. Sysco raised its adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2022 to between $3.16 and $3.26, reflecting strong performance and ongoing investment in growth initiatives.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced a 2 cent increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.49 per share from $0.47. This new dividend is set to be paid on July 22, 2022, to stockholders of record as of July 1, 2022. The CFO, Aaron Alt, emphasized that this decision reflects the company's commitment to shareholder returns and confidence in its Recipe for Growth strategy, translating to an additional $0.08 per share on an annual basis for fiscal 2023.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) celebrates Tom Peck, its executive vice president and chief information officer, who won the 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Award in the Super Global category. This accolade recognizes technology leaders who drive innovation and manage technology effectively. CEO Kevin Hourican praised Peck for his contributions towards Sysco's customer-facing technology solutions, aligning with the company's Recipe for Growth strategy. Peck also champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, contributing positively to veteran career development.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) will host a conference call and webcast on May 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. EDT to discuss its third quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results. Interested parties can listen online via the company's investor relations website. Sysco, the global leader in food distribution, operates 343 distribution facilities and serves over 650,000 customer locations, generating over $51 billion in sales for fiscal 2021. The company emphasizes transparency in its public disclosures through its investor relations platform.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share, set to be paid on April 22, 2022, to stockholders recorded by April 1, 2022. Sysco is a leading distributor of food products and services, generating over $51 billion in sales during fiscal 2021 and operating 343 distribution facilities globally. The company serves more than 650,000 customer locations.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced a live webcast of its presentation at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on March 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Investors can access the webcast at investors.sysco.com. An archived replay will be available post-event. Sysco's investor relations section serves as the primary channel for public disclosures, providing key information about the company.