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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

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