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- **Revenue Growth**: $10.2B net sales (+4.8%), 1.1% case volume, 3.7% inflation impact.
- **Profitability**: $505M EBITDA (+11%), 28bps margin expansion, $1.07 EPS (+26%).
- **Strategic Momentum**: Pronto at $950M, 100% variable sales comp pilot, Shetakis acquisition.
- **Share Gains**: 3.9% independent case growth, 53% private label penetration.
- **Guidance**: 1-2% case, 4-5% sales, 10-12% EBITDA, 24-26% EPS growth.
- **Cash Flow**: $1.1B operating, $600M buybacks, 2.6x leverage.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Net sales reached $10.2 billion, a 4.8% year-over-year increase, driven by 1.1% case volume growth and 3.7% food cost inflation/mix impact.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $505 million, up 11% year-over-year, with a 28 basis point margin expansion to 4.9%.
- Strategic initiatives include AI-powered MOXe platform upgrades, Pronto program expansion to $950 million in sales, and a 100% variable sales compensation pilot.
- Acquired Shetakis, an independent food distributor, aligning with the tech-enabled M&A strategy.
- Gained 18 consecutive quarters of independent restaurant market share, with 3.9% case growth and 53% private label penetration.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.07, up 26% year-over-year.
- Updated 2025 guidance: case volume growth 1-2%, net sales 4-5%, adjusted EBITDA 10-12%, and EPS 24-26% growth.
- Operating cash flow of $1.1 billion year-to-date, supporting $600 million in share buybacks and $467 million remaining under $1 billion authorization.
- Net leverage at 2.6x, with no debt maturities until 2028.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Independent restaurant case growth accelerated 120 basis points to 3.9%, with September momentum carrying into October despite government shutdown challenges.
- Sales compensation shift to 100% variable expected to accelerate growth, with pilots in Q4 and full deployment in 2026.
- Pronto penetration doubled case growth in 20 markets, with $1 billion+ annualized sales by year-end.
- Health care and hospitality wins exceed $100 million, supported by VITALS technology and Food Fanatic Live event pipeline.
- Confidence in long-range plan (5% sales CAGR, 10% EBITDA CAGR, 20% EPS CAGR) despite macro challenges, driven by self-help initiatives and disciplined execution.

US Foods Holding Corp.(USFD)-20251106-2025 Q3 Earnings call transcript

- **Record EBITDA and Margin**: Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $548M (+12% YoY), margin at 5.4%, highest ever.
- **Market Share Dominance**: 17+ consecutive quarters of independent restaurant share gains.
- **Pronto Expansion**: Sales target raised to $1.5B by 2027, up from $1B.
- **Share Buybacks**: $250M repurchased Q2, $800M remaining under $1B program.
- **Inflation Moderation**: Center-of-plate categories saw sequential deflation.
- **Long-Term Growth**: Reaffirmed 5% sales CAGR, 10% EBITDA CAGR, 20% EPS CAGR through 2027.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered record Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $548 million, up 12% YoY, with a 5.4% margin, the highest in company history.
- Gained market share for 17 consecutive quarters with independent restaurants and 19 quarters with healthcare.
- Expanded Pronto program to 15 markets, projecting $1.5 billion in sales by 2027 (up from $1 billion).
- Repurchased $250 million in shares Q2, with $800 million remaining under a $1 billion program.
- Discussed potential PFG transaction, emphasizing strategic benefits but noting PFG's reluctance to engage.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net sales rose 3.8% to $10.1 billion, driven by 2.3% organic growth in independent restaurants and 4.9% in healthcare.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $548 million, with a 40bp margin expansion.
- Adjusted EPS grew 28% to $1.19, benefiting from share buybacks and earnings growth.
- Strategic vendor management saved $50 million YTD, targeting $110 million for the year.
- Reduced inventory losses by $30 million in 2025, with further savings expected.
- Operating cash flow up 14% YoY to $725 million, supporting capital allocation flexibility.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Independent restaurant case growth accelerated to 3% in June/July, driven by net new accounts and Pronto penetration.
- Inflation tempered in Q2, with center-of-plate categories moderating.
- Pronto program lifted case growth by double digits in participating markets.
- Semi-automated distribution centers in Aurora and Austin expected to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Management reaffirmed long-range plan targets: 5% sales CAGR, 10% EBITDA CAGR, 20% EPS CAGR through 2027.

US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Resilience**: 4.5% YoY growth to $9.4B, driven by 2.5% independent restaurant volume gain despite macro challenges.
- **Share Repurchase Boost**: $1B buyback authorization signals confidence, adding to $1.3B repurchased since 2022.
- **AI-Driven Efficiency**: Generative AI tools reduced sales cycle time, with 50 markets deploying route optimization.
- **Profit Margin Expansion**: 9.3% EBITDA growth to $389M, 26% EPS increase to $0.68, with 18bps margin improvement.
- **Operational Flexibility**: 80% variable OpEx allows cost control in soft demand, with $30M incremental savings in 2025.
- **Credit Strength**: S&P upgrade to BB+ reflects 2.7x leverage and strong cash flow generation.
- **Healthcare & Hospitality Growth**: 6.1% and 3.6% growth respectively, driving 25%+ of total sales.
- **Private Label Momentum**: 34% penetration rate, with Scoop products surpassing $1B in annual sales.


**【CEO Key Highlights】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 revenue grew 4.5% YoY to $9.4B, driven by 1.1% case volume growth and 3.4% food cost inflation. Independent restaurant volume increased 2.5%, while healthcare and hospitality grew 6.1% and 3.6% respectively.
- **Share Repurchase Program**: Board authorized a new $1B share repurchase program, building on $1.3B repurchased since late 2022.
- **CHEF'STORE Update**: Retained CHEF'STORE business due to macro challenges, but EBITDA growth matched overall company performance (under 5% of total EBITDA).
- **AI Adoption**: Generative AI tools improved sales efficiency, with 50 markets live or in deployment for route optimization.
- **Operational Resilience**: 80% of distribution expenses are variable, enabling flexibility in soft demand. Annualized associate turnover improved 20% YoY for selectors, 5% for drivers.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA rose 9.3% to $389M, with margin expanding 18bps to 4.2%. Adjusted EPS increased 26% to $0.68.
- **Cost Management**: Operating expenses per case up 2.7%, offset by 4% gross profit per case growth. $30M incremental expense savings expected in 2025, adding to $120M from 2024.
- **Cash Flow**: Operating cash flow $391M (up $252M YoY). Repurchased $23M in Q1, with $1B buyback authorization.
- **Credit Rating**: S&P upgraded to BB+ on improved financial performance and leverage reduction to 2.7x.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Independent Growth Momentum**: April saw highest independent case volumes of the year, with net new accounts at record levels. Q2 guide expects 2-5% growth, driven by AI tools and Pronto expansion.
- **Expense Leverage**: $30M incremental savings offset macro headwinds, with 80% OpEx variable.
- **Competitive Position**: Health care and hospitality (25%+ of sales) outperformed industry, with 18-month private label penetration growth.
- **Tariff Impact**: <10% of purchases subject to tariffs, focus on customer value proposition through private labels.
- **Macro Resilience**: 2025-2027 plan targets 5% sales CAGR, 10% EBITDA CAGR, 20%+ EPS CAGR, achievable via self-help initiatives.


US Foods Holding (USFD)-8 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Record 2024 Performance**: $1.74 billion adjusted EBITDA, exceeding long-range plan targets, with 4.6% margin and 20% EPS growth.
- **Share Gains & Growth**: 15 consecutive quarters of independent restaurant share gains, 3.2% Q4 case growth, and 77% e-commerce penetration.
- **2025 Outlook**: 4%-6% sales growth, 8%-12% EBITDA growth, and 17%-23% EPS growth, driven by 3%+ productivity and $4 billion cash deployment.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: $230M cost savings, $220M IWC acquisition, and Pronto penetration delivering 20% case uplift in pilots.
- **Tariffs & Inflation**: <5% import exposure; 2% 2025 inflation guidance balanced against customer pass-through agreements.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- US Foods achieved record 2024 full-year adjusted EBITDA of $1.74 billion, exceeding the original 2022-2024 long-range plan targets.
- Independent restaurant case volume grew 3.2% in Q4, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of share gains, driven by new account growth and digital adoption (77% e-commerce penetration).
- Health care and hospitality segments grew 4.7% and 2.4% respectively, with 17 consecutive quarters of share gains in health care.
- Strategic initiatives include $230 million in cost of goods savings, 100 basis points of EBITDA margin expansion, and $220 million acquisition of IWC Foodservice.
- 2025-2027 long-range plan targets 5% sales CAGR, 10% adjusted EBITDA CAGR, and 20% EPS CAGR, supported by 3%+ annual productivity gains and $4 billion in cash deployment.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 2024 net sales of $9.5 billion (+6.2% YoY), driven by 3.5% case volume growth and 2.7% food cost inflation.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $441 million (+13.7% YoY), with 22 basis points margin expansion to 4.6%.
- Adjusted EPS of $0.84 (+31.3% YoY), outpacing EBITDA growth due to $958 million in share repurchases.
- 2025 guidance: 4%-6% net sales growth, 8%-12% adjusted EBITDA growth, and 17%-23% EPS growth.
- Capital allocation priorities: $2 billion in share buybacks over 3 years, disciplined M&A (e.g., $92 million Jake's Finer Foods acquisition), and $375-$425 million in CapEx for fleet, technology, and capacity.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Tariffs & Import Exposure**: <5% of products imported; pass-through agreements with customers mitigate direct impact.
- **Independent Case Growth**: 4%-7% 2025 target assumes 2%+ industry foot traffic recovery; January 2025 trends show sequential improvement post-holiday noise.
- **Pronto Penetration**: 20% uplift in case growth for existing customers in pilot markets, with $730 million annualized run rate in Q4 2024.
- **Private Label Momentum**: Serve good portfolio surpasses $1 billion in 2024, with 53% penetration in independent restaurants.
- **Labor & Inflation**: 3%-5% annual productivity gains offset labor cost inflation; no material impact from union activity.
- **CHEF'STORE Sale**: Proceeds expected to fund share buybacks; process to conclude by Q2 2025.


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