US Foods Q1 net sales rise 2.8% to $9.6 billion; full-year guidance reaffirmed
US Foods reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 28, 2026, with net sales up 2.8% to $9.6 billion, net income up 0.9% to $116 million and diluted EPS up 6.1% to $0.52. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, including Adjusted Diluted EPS growth of 18% to 24%, while operating cash flow fell $97 million to $294 million.
Key points
- Net sales rose 2.8% to $9.6 billion; net income rose 0.9% to $116 million
- Diluted EPS rose 6.1% to $0.52; Adjusted Diluted EPS rose 14.7% to $0.78
- Fiscal 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Adjusted EBITDA growth of 9% to 13% and Adjusted Diluted EPS growth of 18% to 24%
- Cash flow from operations was $294 million, down $97 million; the company repurchased $125 million of shares
The filing
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