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Sodexo S.A.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Sodexo S.A. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Diversified global services leader navigating transition year with margin pressure offset by long-term strategic positioning and operational improvement initiatives. Sodexo demonstrates solid fundamentals with significant scale, positive Q1 FY2026 organic growth of 1.8%, and strong regional performance in Rest of World at 10.2%. However, North America challenges (-1.5% organic growth).

What is Sodexo S.A.'s industry? Sodexo S.A. (sodexo.com) operates in Food Services & Facilities Management. AskCyborg classifies Sodexo S.A. under Food Services & Facilities Management in its company registry.

Sodexo is one of the largest food service companies globally, operating in 45 countries with annual sales exceeding EUR 20 billion. Food services remain the largest business segment, contributing 66% of revenue in 202...

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Diversified global services leader navigating transition year with margin pressure offset by long-term strategic positioning and...

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Industry Food Services & Facilities Management
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Sodexo S.A. Overview

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Sodexo is one of the largest food service companies globally, operating in 45 countries with annual sales exceeding EUR 20 billion. Food services remain the largest business segment, contributing 66% of revenue in 2024. The company also provides facilities management and operates Sodexo Live!, managing venues and major events.

Strategic Profile

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Sodexo's model rests on operating on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Sodexo has its own group purchasing organization, or GPO, Entegra, with annual purchasing of over EUR 37 billion. Recently, in November 2025, Sodexo appointed Thierry Delaporte as chief executive officer, with Sophie Bellon remaining chairwoman of the board.

Competitive Landscape

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Sodexo operates in a fragmented but competitive market dominated by global service providers. Compass Group, Aramark, Target Hospitality, ISS World Services, and ABM Industries are some of the 16 competitors of Sodexo. Key differentiation comes from vertical integration through Entegra GPO and on-premises operational model versus centralized competitors.

Industry Context

Sodexo S.A. operates in Food Services & Facilities Management.

Key facts

Founded: 1966 · Headquarters: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France · Employees: 426,000 · Revenue: $26.4B · Market cap: $7.93B

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  • Strong Rest of World performance with 10.2% organic growth driven by Australia, India, Brazil, and Chile, contrasting with North America weakness
  • Significant currency headwinds masking underlying operational strength—US dollar depreciation created 5.7% negative impact in Q1 FY2026
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Q1 FY2026 organic revenue growth of 1.8% with €6.3B consolidated revenues; CEO Thierry Delaporte commits to operational improvements
  • November 2025Leadership transition with Thierry Delaporte appointed as CEO and dissociated governance structure implemented
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Compass GroupGlobal food service and facilities management leader→AramarkIntegrated facilities management and food services→ISS World ServicesFacilities and support services provider→Target HospitalityWorkforce accommodation and catering services→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sodexo S.A. do?+
Sodexo is one of the largest food service companies globally, operating in 45 countries with annual sales exceeding EUR 20 billion. Food services remain the largest business segment, contributing 66% of revenue in 202...
What is Sodexo S.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
Sodexo S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Sodexo S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Compass Group, Aramark, ISS World Services, Target Hospitality. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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