Sysco (SYY) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale, marketing, and distribution of food and related products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other foodservice customers. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$78.43 |
| 52 Week High | US$91.85 |
| 52 Week Low | US$68.19 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.74% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.07% |
| 1 Year Change | -3.61% |
| 3 Year Change | 14.01% |
| 5 Year Change | -3.96% |
| Change since IPO | 58,116.18% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 24
Sysco: Concerns About The Acquisition And Slowing Dividend Growth
Summary Sysco is acquiring Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1B, aiming for higher growth, margins, and scale, but faces substantial risks. The acquisition is highly dilutive, significantly increases leverage to 4.5–5.0x, and introduces operational and integration uncertainties. SYY’s dividend growth rate is decelerating, with rising share count and leverage likely to constrain future increases despite acceptable current safety. Despite undervaluation versus historical multiples, I rate SYY a 'sell' due to acquisition risks, slowing dividend growth, and more attractive alternatives. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 06
SYY: Strong Orders And Mixed Industry Signals Will Shape Repricing
Sysco's analyst price target has shifted from $86.87 to $89.31 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, supported by recent target raises from several firms, alongside a downgrade from one research house. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco points to a split view on the stock, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and at least one bearish analyst shifting to a more cautious stance.Analysis Article • Jun 16
Sysco (SYY) Stock Could Be 8.3% Undervalued After World Cup Buildout
Sysco (SYY) is in focus after detailing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a roughly 5% inventory build, 3 million extra pounds of French fries, and 80 additional trucks and trailers. See our latest analysis for Sysco. Beyond the World Cup preparations, Sysco’s recent news around its Nourishing Neighbours partnership sits against a share price that is up 9.8% over the past month. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.7% and 3 year total shareholder return of 18.0% point to...Narrative Update • Jun 14
SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal And Cultured Meat Role Will Shape Repricing
Sysco's updated analyst price target edges lower by a few dollars, as analysts weigh a series of recent target cuts from firms such as Bernstein, Barclays and others against more constructive views that highlight potential upside catalysts over the next month. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sysco show a split view, with several firms cutting price targets or ratings and a smaller group flagging potential upside over the near term.Narrative Update • May 30
SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal And 2026 Guidance Will Support Earnings Repricing
Sysco's analyst fair value estimate has been nudged higher to about $86.87 from $86.20, as analysts weigh a series of recent price target cuts alongside slightly updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sysco reflects a mix of caution and selective optimism, with several firms cutting price targets and at least one highlighting shorter term upside potential.Narrative Update • May 16
SYY: Restaurant Depot Acquisition And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Earnings Repricing
Sysco's updated analyst price target edges down from about $88.07 to $86.20, as analysts weigh a mix of recent target cuts across several firms alongside modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco reflects a mix of optimism around growth opportunities and caution around execution and valuation, which together fed into the slight trim in the average price target.Analysis Article • May 07
Sysco's (NYSE:SYY) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
The market for Sysco Corporation's ( NYSE:SYY ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...Analysis Article • May 02
Sysco Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Last week, you might have seen that Sysco Corporation ( NYSE:SYY ) released its third-quarter result to the market. The...Narrative Update • Apr 24
SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal Will Shape 2026 Earnings Upside Potential
Sysco's analyst fair value estimate has edged up by about $0.33 to $88.07 as analysts weigh a mix of recent price target cuts alongside earlier increases and generally stable assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for Sysco, with several firms trimming price targets after earlier rounds of increases, and at least one viewing the Restaurant Depot acquisition as attractive for the business.Narrative Update • Apr 08
SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal And CAGNY Execution Will Shape 2026 Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Sysco by just over $3 to reflect slightly lower fair value estimates and modestly higher discount rates, even as some still point to the Restaurant Depot acquisition and earlier positive CAGNY commentary as key supports for the longer term story. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sysco reflects a mixed tone, with several firms trimming price targets and a smaller group still lifting theirs.Narrative Update • Mar 25
SYY: CAGNY Execution And Foodservice Positioning Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have inched up the fair value estimate for Sysco to $90.80, pointing to a series of higher price targets across the Street, including Wells Fargo's move to $100 after what it viewed as a constructive CAGNY update and follow-up discussions with the company. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco clusters around a higher fair value range, with most fresh notes tied to updated targets after the company’s CAGNY presentation and follow up conversations.Narrative Update • Mar 11
SYY: CAGNY Execution And Sector Positioning Will Shape Balanced Forward Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Sysco higher, with several firms moving into or toward the $88 to $100 range, citing a constructive CAGNY update and follow up meetings that reinforced their positive view on the company. Analyst Commentary Street research around Sysco has become more active, with several firms adjusting their price targets following the company’s CAGNY update and subsequent meetings.Narrative Update • Feb 24
SYY: Foodservice Scale And Labor Deal Will Support Constructive Future Earnings Outlook
The analyst price target for Sysco edges up by about $1 to $90.69, with analysts pointing to recent positive commentary from multiple research firms and a constructive CAGNY update as support for a slightly higher fair value and a modestly higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sysco has skewed constructive, with several firms adjusting price targets following the company’s CAGNY update and broader sector work.Narrative Update • Feb 10
SYY: Foodservice Scale And New Labor Deal Will Support Steady Future Earnings
The analyst price target for Sysco has been raised by about $3 to $89.94, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions reflected across recent target changes from multiple research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sysco cluster around adjusted price targets and refreshed assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jan 26
SYY: Foodservice Distribution Strength And Labor Agreement Support Future Earnings Stability
Narrative Update Our updated fair value estimate for Sysco edges down by about $0.20 per share, reflecting slightly lower Street price targets and modest tweaks to growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions that analysts recently laid out in their group outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco is mixed, with some firms trimming price targets while others edge them higher.Narrative Update • Jan 11
SYY: Foodservice Distribution Resilience And Case Mix Should Support Earnings Stability
Analysts nudged their blended price target on Sysco slightly higher to about $86.94 from $86.88, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples after a mix of recent price target changes and new coverage on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco reflects a split view, with some analysts leaning more optimistic on the company’s ability to execute and others more cautious on the near term setup and mix of growth.Narrative Update • Dec 18
SYY: Improving Case Trends Will Support Stronger Earnings Resilience Ahead
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Sysco slightly higher to about $87 from roughly $86.90, reflecting modestly improved confidence in margin durability, steady mid single digit sales growth, and the potential for upside as recent price target hikes signal that conservative guidance could set the stage for earnings outperformance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive but selective stance on Sysco, with a mix of upward price target revisions and more neutral initiation commentary that highlights both execution strengths and lingering demand risks.Narrative Update • Dec 04
SYY: Improving Case Trends Will Support Stronger Earnings Resilience Ahead
The analyst price target for Sysco has increased to $98.00 from $93.00 as analysts point to improving U.S. case growth, solid gross margin trends, and potential upside to near term earnings, even as macro pressures temper expectations for independent volume recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on Sysco, with price targets drifting higher and a focus on execution in case growth, gross margins, and mix between independent and chain customers.Narrative Update • Nov 19
SYY: Sustained Earnings Resilience Will Drive Renewed Market Confidence
Analysts have modestly raised their price targets on Sysco, with recent updates reflecting increases between $2 and $5 per share. They cite solid earnings resilience and continued growth potential, despite broader market caution.Narrative Update • Nov 05
SYY: Steady Earnings And U.S. Volume Momentum Will Drive Near-Term Share Gains
Sysco's analyst price target has been slightly raised, increasing from approximately $86.73 to $86.94. Analysts cite recent stable earnings performance and modest improvements in growth and margins amid cautious macroeconomic sentiment.Narrative Update • Oct 21
Analysts Cite Improved Fundamentals as Sysco Faces Labor Tensions and Modest Valuation Uptick
Sysco's analyst price target has increased modestly from $85.60 to $86.73, as analysts cite improved U.S. case growth, margin momentum, and a shift toward more conservative guidance. This could set the stage for future outperformance.Seeking Alpha • Mar 03
Sysco: Buy This Growing Dividend King
Summary Sysco's Q2 '25 earnings showed sales growth of 4.50% and income increase of 5.10%. Despite that, the stock tumbled 6.03%. Sysco's strategic shift to food services and drinking places has driven consistent growth, with 57% of sales now from these sectors. Sysco is undervalued with a current P/E ratio of 19.42, significantly lower than its 5-year average of 42.56, making it a compelling buy. Despite high debt levels and low dividend CAGR, Sysco's strong market position, financial growth, and undervaluation support my BUY rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 30
Sysco Corporation: Eating Up The Competition, Serving Up Value
Summary Sysco, a Dividend King, is trading at historically low multiples, offering consistent growth, strong market leadership, and a robust competitive moat. The company is expanding market share, improving productivity, and benefiting from international growth, with significant operating leverage and disciplined cost management. Despite restaurant industry headwinds, Sysco's diverse customer base and strategic acquisitions support resilient growth and attractive shareholder returns. With a solid balance sheet, impressive dividend growth, and potential total returns above 10%, Sysco is a potentially attractive investment in an overvalued market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| SYY | US Consumer Retailing | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -6.1% | -2.0% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | -3.6% | 3.8% | 13.3% |
Return vs Industry: SYY underperformed the US Consumer Retailing industry which returned 3.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SYY underperformed the US Market which returned 13.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SYY volatility | |
|---|---|
| SYY Average Weekly Movement | 2.8% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.8% |
Stable Share Price: SYY has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SYY's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 75,000 | Kevin Hourican | www.sysco.com |
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale, marketing, and distribution of food and related products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other foodservice customers. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments.
Sysco Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| SYY fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$38.89b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.76b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$84.55b |
22.0x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs SYY overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SYY income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$84.55b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$68.91b |
| Gross Profit | US$15.64b |
| Other Expenses | US$13.88b |
| Earnings | US$1.76b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 27, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.57 |
| Gross Margin | 18.50% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 495.4% |
How did SYY perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.8%
Current Dividend Yield59%
Payout RatioDoes SYY pay a reliable dividends?
See SYY dividend history and benchmarks| Sysco dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Oct 02 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 23 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 10 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 31 days |
Does SYY pay a reliable dividends?
See SYY dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 02:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/06/27 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Sysco Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Meredith Adler | Barclays |