US Foods EPS Beats by 4 Cents, Issues 18–24% Growth Guidance
US Foods reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.04, topping a $1.00 estimate, while net sales rose 3.3% to $9.8 billion but missed a $9.913 billion forecast, and net income jumped 178.8% to $184 million. It guided fiscal 2026 to 18–24% adjusted EPS growth, sales of $41.001–$41.789 billion, and 9–13% EBITDA growth.
1. Q4 Results
US Foods delivered adjusted Q4 EPS of $1.04 versus a $1.00 estimate, with net sales of $9.8 billion up 3.3% year-over-year but below the $9.913 billion forecast. Net income surged 178.8% to $184 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 11.1% to $490 million, expanding margin to 5.0%.
2. Fiscal 2025 Performance
For the full fiscal year, net sales increased 4.1% to $39.4 billion and net income climbed 36.8% to $676 million. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $3.98 and adjusted EBITDA grew 11.0% to $1.93 billion, with margin expanding 30 basis points to 4.9%.
3. Fiscal 2026 Guidance
The company forecast net sales growth of 4%–6%, adjusted EBITDA growth of 9%–13%, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 18%–24%, targeting $4.70–$4.93 per share. Guidance assumes a 53rd week that should add roughly 1% to case volume and EBITDA growth.
4. Share Repurchases and Stock Reaction
US Foods repurchased $327 million of shares in Q4 and $934 million in fiscal 2025, with $1.09 billion remaining under authorization. Shares jumped over 10% to a new 52-week high following the earnings beat and upbeat guidance.