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Sysco's sales were lower than expected last quarter, but its profit outlook for the year stays the same.

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Sysco's sales missed estimates, and its sales forecast moved to the bottom of its range. Adjusted profit per share matched estimates, its full-year profit forecast stayed unchanged, and case volume and gross profit rose, leaving mixed signals.

SYY · Sysco Corp.

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Lower food inflation helps explain the weaker sales outlook, and Sysco also cited soft restaurant visits and higher fuel costs. U.S. case volume and gross profit rose, and its full-year profit forecast stayed unchanged. Free cash flow rose too, though the quarter included a $234 million gain tied to Jetro financing.

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