Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 11, 2026 at 23:52  |  10:16  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money
Kevin Hourican — Chairman and CEO of Sysco

Summary

Jim Cramer interviews Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican about the company's strong quarterly results and bullish fiscal 2027 guidance. Sysco beat on top and bottom lines and expects 9-11% EPS growth, with margin expansion from AI initiatives. The pending Restaurant Depot acquisition is positioned to create a dominant multi-channel foodservice distributor, offering cross-selling and cost synergies. Cramer argues the post-earnings stock dip was unwarranted and presents a buying opportunity.

  • Sysco reported a slight beat on top and bottom lines for the quarter.
  • Management issued bullish fiscal 2027 guidance with 9-11% EPS growth.
  • International business posted its 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth.
  • AI transformation expected to deliver $100 million in operating margin expansion.
  • Restaurant Depot acquisition to close in Q1 2027, creating a multi-channel operator.
  • CEO highlighted food safety protocols and supplier diversification as competitive strengths.
  • Cramer called the post-earnings 2.6% sell-off irrational and sees a buying opportunity.
Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 0:32
Sysco beat, acquisition drives dominance.
Sysco posted a top and bottom line beat, gave bullish fiscal 2027 guidance of 9-11% EPS growth, and is seeing double-digit international profit growth. The company is using AI to expand operating margins by $100 million. The pending Restaurant Depot acquisition will create a nationwide multi-channel operator with cross-selling and cost advantages, giving Sysco a dominant position in the $370B food-away-from-home market. The recent 2.6% sell-off on the earnings report was irrational, making the stock an attractive buy at current levels.
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