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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-26-002525"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SYY"
cik: "0000096021"
company_name: "SYSCO CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-09T10:10:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-09T10:15:10.481229+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sysco reaffirms FY27 EPS $5.02-$5.12, launches $500M AI savings plan, raises mid-term EPS growth to 9-11%

## Summary
- Reaffirms FY2027 guidance: net sales growth ~6-7% to ~$90B; adjusted EPS $5.02-$5.12 (9-11% growth).
- Introduces $500M multi-year AI efficiency program, targeting at least $500M savings by FY2029; includes $100M in-year savings for FY2027.
- Raises mid-term (FY2028-29) targets: net sales growth to 4-7% (from 4-6%) and adjusted EPS growth to 9-11% (from 6-8%).
- CEO Kevin Hourican cites momentum; expects Jetro Restaurant Depot deal to close by Q3 FY2027, aiding deleveraging.
- AI program focuses on supply chain routing, merchandising automation, indirect spend, and back-office simplification.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-26-002525
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SYY
- cik: 0000096021
- company_name: SYSCO CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-09T10:10:31+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96021/000095014226002525/0000950142-26-002525-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96021/000095014226002525/eh260827503_8k.htm

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