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SYY·Sysco Corporation

$80.22
+1.19 (+1.51%)
High
$80.22
Open
$79.20
Market Cap
38.81B
52W High
$91.85
Low
$79.10
P. Close
$80.22
P/E
22.10
52W Low
$68.19
Fwd P/E
14.73
DailyIQ Est.
$91.66
Inst. Ownership
44.4%
Short Interest
2.46%
Days to Cover
2.4
Div. Yield
2.78%
Next Ex-Div
~Jan 1
Div. Growth
37+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
47
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
On Oct 13, a piece highlighted Sysco (SYY) as a compelling growth candidate, noting its high Zacks Growth Style Score and top Zacks Rank. The article explained that the company’s financials exhibit above‑average growth, positioning it to outperform the market. It outlined three key factors that reinforce the positive outlook for investors, including the strong growth score and buy ranking. The piece conveyed a positive view of SYY’s future prospects without indicating any immediate material events.
LOW TARGET
$78 -2.8%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$91 +13.2%
14 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$100 +24.7%
7 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$78.00 - $100.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
4/7/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$91.66 (+14.3%)
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
sysco.com
Symbol
SYY
Description
Sysco Corporation is a leading distributor of food and related products, primarily serving the "food-away-from-home" market across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other international locations. The company's core business revolves around providing a wide array of offerings, encompassing frozen, canned, and fresh food items, along with non-food supplies such as paper goods, tableware, and kitchen equipment. Sysco's value proposition lies in its comprehensive product selection and logistical capabilities, catering to diverse foodservice establishments including restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality venues. Established in 1969, Sysco operates through various segments, ensuring efficient distribution to its broad customer base. Its headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.
Bought (1Y)
13,304 shares
$1.0M
Sold (1Y)
64,327 shares
$5.4M
GLASSCOCK LARRY C-
Award/Grant334 shares2026-09-30
Brutto Daniel J-
Award/Grant63 shares2026-09-30
Dibadj Ali-
Award/Grant350 shares2026-09-30
Paul Alison Kenney-
Award/Grant105 shares2026-09-30
Phillips Ronald LEVP and CHRO
Sell57 shares2026-09-14
View full insider trading history →
59/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
18.5%
Net Margin
2.1%
Revenue CAGR
4.6%
Current Ratio
1.28x
Debt / Equity
4.80x
Return on Equity
65.9%
View full financials →
Earnings Summary
Sysco Corporation, a leading distributor of food and related products, serves the food‑away‑from‑home market across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other international locations, offering a broad range of frozen, canned, fresh foods and non‑food supplies to restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and hospitality venues. Operating in the consumer defensive sector, Sysco’s business model relies on extensive logistics and a wide product selection to maintain customer loyalty in a highly competitive distribution landscape. In the most recent quarters, Sysco reported Q3 2026 revenue of $20.52 billion, slightly below the $20.56 billion estimate, and EPS of $0.94 versus an estimate of $0.94, indicating a near‑flat earnings performance that matched expectations. The following quarter, Q4 2026, saw revenue of $22.12 billion against a $22.16 billion estimate and EPS of $1.53 versus an estimate of $1.53, again aligning closely with analyst forecasts. Compared to the prior two quarters (Q1–Q2 2025), revenue grew from $19.60 billion to $21.14 billion, a 7.8% year‑over‑year increase, while EPS rose from $0.96 to $1.48, a 54% jump, demonstrating accelerating profitability despite modest revenue growth. Historically, Sysco has delivered consistent revenue growth, with a 5–8% annual increase over the past five years, and has frequently met or exceeded EPS estimates, achieving a 3‑out‑of‑4 quarter beat record in the last 12 months. Recent news highlights include the company’s receipt of the Southern Smoke Foundation Hall of Flame Award on October 5, 2026, underscoring its community impact and workforce support initiatives, and the declaration of a $0.55 per share dividend for 2026, reinforcing its long‑term payout strategy.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.85$1.04$1.23$1.43$1.62Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.19 - -
Q4'26$1.53$1.53+0.2%
Q3'26$0.94$0.94-0.4%
Q3'25$1.12$1.15+2.6%
Q2'25$1.39$1.48+6.5%
Q1'25$1.02$0.96-6.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$19.2B$20.1B$20.9B$21.8B$22.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$22.2B - -
Q4'26$22.2B$22.1B-0.2%
Q3'26$20.6B$20.5B-0.2%
Q3'25 - $21.1B -
Q2'25 - $21.1B -
Q1'25 - $19.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

SYY Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL47/100
$80.22+$1.19 (1.5%)
Market cap
38.81B
P/E ratio
22.1
Day range
$79.10 – $80.22
News sentiment
51/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$90.83 (+13.2%)
Consensus
Hold · 23 analysts
52-week range+17.6% off low · -12.7% from high
$68.19$91.85
Price $80.22 DailyIQ Est. $91.66

Sysco Corporation is consolidating: price is in the middle of its 52-week range without a decisive push either way. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into SYY?

FAIR

At today's price, Sysco Corporation needs to grow free cash flow about 6.0% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 7.26% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 6.7% a year, so the market is asking for 0.7 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis SYY looks priced roughly in line with its own growth record.

Implied FCF growth
6.0%
Historical FCF CAGR
6.7%
Growth gap
-0.7 pts
Verdict
FAIR
Discount rate (WACC)
7.26%
Beta
0.54

Behaviour On Record

What SYY's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
16.9% 38th pct
Below its peak
-13.1%
vs 200-day average
-1.1%
Up days (1y)
48%

Sysco Corporation is currently running 16.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against SYY's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 38th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 19.5%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

SYY is trading -13.1% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -14.8%, and the deepest was -62.4% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -1.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 30th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year SYY closed higher on 48% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, SYY finished the month higher 7 of 13 times, with a median return of +0.6% and an average of +0.3%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +4.0% on average, its weakest March at -4.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: SYY has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 65 of 3,267 sessions (2.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +7.3% and -5.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against SYY's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of SYY's sector?

Sysco Corporation sits in the Consumer Staples sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (leading).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Leading
Sector rotation score
82

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for SYY?

CallsPuts

For Sysco Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.29), with at-the-money implied volatility around 21.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±1.6% move by that expiry — a range of about $78.45–$81.07.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.29
ATM implied volatility
21.5%
Total open interest
4,896
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±1.6% ($78.45–$81.07)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SYY?

JP Morgan most recently reiterated its rating on Sysco Corporation to Overweight on Sep 29, 2026 with a price target of $95 (from $100). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
JP Morgan — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 29, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$100 → $95
Aug 5, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$90 → $95
Aug 5, 2026CitigroupMaintainedNeutral$82 → $86
Aug 5, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$77 → $84
Jul 16, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$84 → $88
Apr 29, 2026BernsteinMaintainedMarket Perform$90 → $85
Apr 29, 2026CitigroupMaintainedNeutral$78 → $80
Apr 29, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$92 → $86
Apr 7, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$83 → $77
Apr 2, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$95 → $90
Apr 2, 2026CitigroupMaintainedNeutral$72 → $73
Apr 2, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedBuy$95 → $90

ETF holders

ETFs holding SYY

Top ETF holdersWeight

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

51/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
The article presents Sysco (SYY) as a strong growth candidate, citing its favorable Zacks Growth Style Score and top Zacks Rank. It explains that the company’s financials show above‑average growth, positioning it to outperform the market. The piece outlines three key factors that support the stock’s growth outlook, including its high growth score and strong buy ranking. Overall, the article conveys a positive view of SYY’s future prospects without indicating any immediate material events.
What did this article say?
Sysco (SYY) announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2027 financial results on November 3. The company provided the date and noted that the announcement will be made via a press release. No additional financial guidance or performance details were disclosed at this time.
What did this article say?
Sysco Corporation called on Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 to end their strike at its Los Angeles facility after agreeing on economic terms. The dispute centered on union‑requested language that could allow future strikes, not on wages or benefits. The settlement removes the immediate threat of delivery disruptions in the region. The resolution supports Sysco’s operational stability and customer service commitments.
What did this article say?
Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) continued to generate substantial cash flow in fiscal 2026 despite modest earnings growth. The company’s extensive distribution network and long record of dividend increases underpin its market position. Analysts noted that the slow earnings expansion may affect the attractiveness of the dividend relative to the stock’s price. The firm’s performance highlights the stability of its core business but also signals limited upside potential for investors seeking rapid growth.
What did this article say?
Sysco Corporation (SYY) is preparing to report its fiscal first‑quarter earnings, with analysts forecasting diluted earnings per share of $1.16, slightly above the $1.15 reported a year earlier. The company has a mixed track record, beating consensus in three of the last four quarters but missing once. Forecasts suggest earnings growth will accelerate in fiscal 2026 and 2027, with projected EPS of $5.10 and $5.39 respectively. The outlook indicates modest upside potential but no immediate material catalyst.
What did this article say?
Sysco (SYY) completed multi‑billion‑dollar notes offerings in U.S. dollars and euros to finance its acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot. The debt financing is directly tied to the pending purchase, marking a significant shift in the company’s capital structure. While the move strengthens Sysco’s balance sheet, analysts have highlighted a warning sign regarding the increased leverage. The transaction reflects Sysco’s strategy to expand its distribution footprint amid competitive pressures.
What did this article say?
Sysco Corporation (SYY) outlined a comprehensive technology and AI initiative aimed at reducing structural costs and enhancing operating efficiency. The company projects $100 million in in‑year cost savings for fiscal 2027, with $55 million from Q4 2026 updates and $45 million from carryover projects. Savings will be realized primarily through improved inventory forecasting, reverse‑auction tools, and warehouse labor optimization, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and accelerating in the second half. The program spans revenue growth, margin expansion, supply‑chain optimization, and enterprise technology operations, positioning SYY to strengthen its competitive edge. The announcement signals a material upside for the company’s cost structure and profitability outlook.
What did this article say?
Investors in Sysco Corporation (SYY) were alerted by unusually high implied volatility on a December 2026 $37.50 call option, suggesting the market anticipates a significant price swing. The spike in implied volatility indicates that traders expect a notable event or shift in the stock’s trajectory, though the direction remains unclear. Analysts have only raised earnings estimates for the current quarter, with no downgrades, and the company sits in the bottom 15% of its industry by Zacks rank. The combination of heightened option activity and modest analyst optimism creates a mild headwind, as the market remains uncertain about the magnitude and direction of the anticipated move.
What did this article say?
Sysco Corporation and its wholly‑owned subsidiary, Sysco Holdings, completed public offerings of $14.65 billion in senior notes and €1.0 billion in junior subordinated notes. The issuances include multiple maturities ranging from 2029 to 2066, with coupon rates between 5.45% and 7.25%. The transaction was executed to refinance existing debt and support future capital needs. No immediate operational or financial impact was disclosed beyond the capital structure adjustment.

Technical Analysis

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47
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $17.44B combined position · 17 adding, 8 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy62,305,34312.60%$4.59B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy43,028,9108.70%$3.60B2026-08-07
Harris Associates L P▲ Buy16,292,3803.29%$1.36B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy13,099,1432.65%$1.09B2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy10,239,6462.07%$855.83M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell7,362,1481.49%$615.33M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell7,115,4011.44%$594.71M2026-08-12
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy6,047,0491.22%$505.41M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy5,773,9811.17%$482.59M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell5,702,6741.15%$476.63M2026-08-13
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell5,227,6941.06%$436.93M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell4,978,5611.01%$416.11M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy4,815,4550.97%$402.48M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy4,518,6310.91%$376.85M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy4,193,0510.85%$349.53M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell2,654,8240.54%$221.89M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell2,497,1630.51%$208.71M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy1,865,8590.38%$155.95M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy1,679,7240.34%$140.39M2026-08-14
Suvretta Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy1,411,5500.29%$117.98M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▼ Sell1,380,4020.28%$115.37M2026-08-14
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy1,344,2760.27%$112.35M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy993,0370.20%$83.00M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy955,2810.19%$79.84M2026-08-03
Squarepoint Ops LLC▲ Buy615,4810.12%$51.44M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:26.20M sh bought ($2.19B)12.18M sh sold ($1.02B)net +14.02M sh (+$1.17B)
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Congressional Trading Activity
11 disclosed trades · ~$137.0K est. traded value · 4 buys, 7 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-122025-10-10
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-012025-05-14
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-202025-08-13
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-052025-04-11
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2020-12-312021-01-12
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2018-04-242019-05-09
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2018-04-052019-05-09
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