** Shares of food distributor Sysco SYY.N down about 2% at $76.95 premarket

** SYY reiterates annual sales and profit forecast despite beating quarterly results

** Expects FY sales growth in range of 3% to 5% and adjusted EPS growth of 1%-3%

** Posts Q1 sales of $21.15 billion vs analysts' avg. estimate of $21.08 billion - data compiled by LSEG

** Logs adjusted EPS of $1.15 vs estimate of $1.12

** As of last close, stock up 2% YTD

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