SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) |
12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 27, 2026 | |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Business and Consolidation | Business and Consolidation Sysco Corporation, acting through its subsidiaries and divisions (Sysco or the company), is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to June 30th. This resulted in a 52-week year ended June 27, 2026 for fiscal 2026, a 52-week year ended June 28, 2025 for fiscal 2025, and a 52-week year ended June 29, 2024 for fiscal 2024. The company will have a 53-week year ending July 3, 2027 for fiscal 2027. The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Sysco and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. Actual results could differ from the estimates used.
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| Fiscal period | Sysco’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to June 30th. This resulted in a 52-week year ended June 27, 2026 for fiscal 2026, a 52-week year ended June 28, 2025 for fiscal 2025, and a 52-week year ended June 29, 2024 for fiscal 2024. The company will have a 53-week year ending July 3, 2027 for fiscal 2027.
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash includes cash equivalents such as cash deposits, time deposits, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, high-quality money market funds and all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less, which are recorded at fair value.
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| Accounts Receivable, Less Allowances | Accounts Receivable, Less Allowances Accounts receivable consist primarily of trade receivables from customers and receivables from suppliers for marketing or incentive programs. Sysco determines the past due status of trade receivables based on contractual terms with each customer and evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable to determine an appropriate allowance for credit losses on trade receivables. To calculate an allowance for credit losses, we estimate uncollectible amounts based on historical loss experience, including those experienced during times of local and regional disasters, current conditions and collection rates, and expectations regarding future losses. Allowances are recorded for all other receivables based on an analysis of historical trends of write-offs and recoveries. We utilize arrangements to sell portions of our trade accounts receivable to third-party financial institutions on a non-recourse basis in exchange for cash. The arrangements meet the requirements for the receivables transferred to be accounted for as sales and are accounted for as a reduction in trade receivables. Proceeds from the sales are reported net of negotiated discount and are recorded as a reduction to accounts receivable outstanding in the company’s consolidated balance sheets and as cash flows from operating activities in the company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
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| Inventories | Inventories Inventories consisting primarily of finished goods include food and related products and lodging products held for resale. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) and net realizable value. Elements of costs include the purchase price of the product and freight charges to deliver the product to the company’s warehouses and are net of certain cash received from vendors (see Vendor Consideration). Inventory balances are adjusted for slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventories. Inventory valuation reserves are estimated based on the consideration of a variety of factors, including but not limited to, current economic conditions and business trends, seasonal demand, future merchandising strategies and the age of our products.
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| Plant and Equipment | Plant and Equipment Capital additions, improvements and major replacements are classified as plant and equipment and are carried at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method, which reduces the book value of each asset in equal amounts over its estimated useful life. Depreciation is included within operating expenses in the consolidated results of operations. Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to earnings when they are incurred. Upon the disposition of an asset, its accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost, and any gain or loss is reflected in current earnings. We capitalize certain computer software and costs incurred in developing and enhancing software for internal use. When these assets become ready for their intended use, these costs are included in computer hardware and software and amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Capitalized costs related to the acquisition and development of internal use software were $161 million in fiscal 2026, $156 million in fiscal 2025 and $171 million in fiscal 2024.
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| Long-Lived Assets | Long-Lived Assets For assets held for use, Sysco groups assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying value of the asset group may not be recoverable, the potential impairment is measured using fair value. Impairment losses for assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal. Management reviews long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Cash flows expected to be generated by the related asset groups are estimated over the asset group’s useful life on an undiscounted basis.
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| Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles | Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized. Goodwill is assigned to the reporting units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of a business combination. The recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles is assessed annually, or more frequently as needed when events or changes have occurred that would suggest an impairment of carrying value, by determining whether the fair values of the applicable reporting units exceed their carrying values. This annual testing may be performed utilizing either a qualitative or quantitative assessment; however, if a qualitative assessment is performed and it is determined that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, a quantitative test is performed. For fiscal 2026, we utilized a qualitative assessment for certain reporting units. For the remaining reporting units, Sysco performed a quantitative test using a combination of the income and market approaches. The evaluation of fair value requires a discounted cash flow analysis using projections, estimates and assumptions as to the future performance of the operations in addition to assumptions regarding sales and earnings multiples that would be applied in comparable acquisitions. In our annual fiscal 2026 assessment, all reporting units were concluded to have a fair value that exceeded book value.
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| Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments All derivatives are recognized as assets or liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets at fair value at their gross values. Gains or losses on derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges are recognized immediately in the consolidated results of operations, along with the offsetting gain or loss related to the underlying hedged item. Gains or losses on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net (AOCI) from inception of the hedges and are reclassified to the consolidated results of operations in conjunction with the recognition of the underlying hedged item. The company will consider economic mismatches between the hedge and hedged transactions on a periodic basis, and if the hedging instrument is not highly effective at achieving offsetting cash flows attributed to changes in the hedged risks, the hedging relationship will be discontinued. For net investment hedges, the remeasurement gain or loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net and will be subsequently reclassified to net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. Other financial instruments not designated as hedges are periodically utilized to mitigate exposures to interest rate or foreign currency exposures but do not meet the hedge accounting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 815. The change in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedges are recognized within other income (expense), net.
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| Investments in Corporate-Owned Life Insurance | Investments in Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Investments in Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) policies are recorded at their cash surrender values as of each balance sheet date. Changes in the cash surrender value during the period are recorded as a gain or loss within operating expenses. Sysco has the ability and intent to hold certain of its COLI policies to maturity; therefore, the company does not record deferred tax balances related to cash surrender value gains or losses for these policies.
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| Supplier Financing Programs | Supplier Financing Programs We have agreements with third parties to provide supplier financing programs which facilitate participating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations from the company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to finance one or more payment obligations of the company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. Obligations of the company that have been confirmed as valid require payment by Sysco upon the due date of the obligation.
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| Treasury Stock | Treasury Stock We record treasury stock purchases at cost. Shares removed from treasury are valued at cost using the average cost method.
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| Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currency Translation The assets and liabilities of all foreign subsidiaries are translated at current exchange rates. Related translation adjustments are recorded as a component of AOCI.
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| Revenue Recognition/Shipping and Handling Costs | Revenue Recognition Sysco, in accordance with ASC Topic 606, recognizes revenues when the performance obligation is satisfied, which occurs when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers. Revenues are recorded in an amount that reflects the consideration Sysco expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For the majority of our customer arrangements, control transfers to customers at a point-in-time when goods have been delivered, as that is generally when legal title, physical possession and risks and rewards of goods/services transfers to the customer. The timing of satisfaction of the performance obligation is not subject to significant judgment. Sales tax collected from customers is not included in revenue, but rather recorded as a liability due to the respective taxing authorities. Shipping and handling costs include costs associated with the selection of products and delivery to customers and are included within operating expenses. Product Sales Revenues Sysco generates revenue primarily from the distribution and sale of food and related products to its customers. Substantially all revenue is recognized at the point in time in which the product is delivered to the customer. We grant certain customers sales incentives, such as rebates or discounts, which are accounted for as variable consideration. The variable consideration is based on amounts known at the time the performance obligation is satisfied and, therefore, requires minimal judgment. The disclosure of disaggregated revenues is presented in Note 3, “Revenue.” Contract Balances After completion of Sysco’s performance obligations, we have an unconditional right to consideration as outlined in our contracts with customers. We extend credit terms to some of our customers based on our assessment of each customer’s creditworthiness. Customer receivables included in accounts receivable, less allowances in the consolidated balance sheet, were $5.5 billion and $5.1 billion as of June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025, respectively. Sysco has certain customer contracts in which upfront monies are paid to its customers. These payments are industry practice and are not related to financing the customer’s business. These payments are not associated with any distinct good or service to be received from the customer and therefore, are treated as a reduction of transaction prices. All upfront payments are capitalized in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and amortized over the life of the contract or the expected life of the relationship with the customer on a straight-line basis. As of June 27, 2026, Sysco’s contract assets were not material. We have no significant commissions paid that are directly attributable to obtaining a particular contract. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs include costs associated with the selection of products and delivery to customers.
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| Vendor Consideration | Vendor Consideration Sysco recognizes consideration received from vendors in the form of invoice deductions or cash, and are recorded as a reduction to cost of sales when the related product has been sold by us. In many instances, the vendor consideration is in the form of a specified amount per case or per pound. In these instances, we recognize the vendor consideration as a reduction of cost of sales when the product is sold.
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| Insurance Program | Insurance Program Sysco maintains a self-insurance program covering portions of workers’ compensation, general and vehicle liability and property insurance costs. The amounts in excess of the self-insured levels are fully insured by third party insurers. Sysco has a wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary (the Captive) with the primary purpose to enhance Sysco’s risk financing strategies by providing Sysco with the opportunity to negotiate insurance premiums in the non-retail insurance market. The Captive must maintain a sufficient level of cash to fund future reserve payments and secure the insurer’s obligations for workers’ compensation, general liability and auto liability programs. The Captive holds restricted assets in order to meet solvency requirements, including a restricted investment portfolio of marketable fixed income securities, which have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale, and cash and restricted cash equivalents held in a cash deposit account. Further, Sysco has letters of credit available to collateralize the remaining liabilities not covered by restricted cash, restricted cash equivalents and marketable securities. The company also maintains a fully self-insured group medical program. Liabilities associated with these risks are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, medical cost trends, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
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| Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation We recognize share-based compensation expense based on the fair value of the awards that are granted. The fair value of performance share unit awards is determined based on the target number of shares of common stock and the company’s stock price on the date of grant and subsequently adjusted based on actual and forecasted performance compared to planned targets. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Option pricing methods require the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards are based on the company’s stock price on the date of grant. Measured compensation cost is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the related share-based compensation award. During the vesting period, we reduce share-based compensation expense for estimated forfeitures based on an analysis of historical trends reviewed annually. Sysco’s estimate of forfeitures is applied at the grant level. The estimate of forfeitures is adjusted to the amount of actual forfeitures at the end of each vesting period.
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured pursuant to tax laws using rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be realized. The additional United States (U.S.) federal tax burden as a result of the global intangible low taxed income regime is accounted for as a periodic cost. The determination of our provision for income taxes requires judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. The company’s provision for income taxes primarily reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in the various U.S. federal and state, as well as various foreign jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for tax contingencies or valuation allowances, and the company’s change in the mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions all affect the overall effective tax rate.
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| Acquisitions | Acquisitions Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The financial statements include the results of the acquired operations from the respective dates of acquisition. The purchase price of the acquired entities is preliminarily allocated to the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value at the dates of acquisition. Any excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, including intangibles, is recognized as goodwill. During the measurement period, up to twelve months from the date of acquisition, subsequent changes may be made to adjust the preliminary amounts recognized at the acquisition date to their subsequently determined acquisition-date fair values.
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| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The financial statements include consolidated balance sheets, consolidated results of operations, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in consolidated shareholders’ equity and consolidated cash flows. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise disclosed, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with GAAP for all periods presented have been made.
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| Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted and Not Yet Adopted | Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted Income Taxes In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance income tax information primarily through changes in the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, (our fiscal 2026), and may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We have adopted ASU 2023-09 within our fiscal 2026 10-K filing on a prospective basis. The adoption only impacted our disclosures, with no impacts to our financial position or results of operations. See Note 19 included in this Form 10-K for the additional income tax disclosures required as a result of the adoption. Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The standard update improves the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses by requiring more detailed information about the types of expenses included within commonly presented income statement captions. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, (our fiscal 2028), and interim reporting periods for our fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, (our first quarter of fiscal 2029). Early adoption is permitted. The standard updates are to be applied prospectively with the option for retrospective application. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2024-03 on our disclosures. Internal-Use Software In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), which amends certain aspects of the accounting and disclosure of software costs under ASU 350-40. This ASU updates the cost capitalization threshold for internal-use software development costs by removing all references to software project development stages and providing new guidance on how to evaluate whether the probable-to-complete recognition threshold has been met. ASU 2025-06 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, (our fiscal 2029), and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, (our first quarter of fiscal 2029). Early adoption is permitted. The standard updates may be applied prospectively, retrospectively, or via a modified prospective transition method. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2025-06 on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures. Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations In May 2026, the FASB issued ASU 2026-02, Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations (Topic 818). This ASU enhances the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements of environmental credits and environmental credit obligations. ASU 2026-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, (our fiscal 2029), and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, (our first quarter of fiscal 2029). Early adoption is permitted. The standard updates should be applied on a retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2026-02 on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
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