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Sysco Corporation
SYY Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$78.46
▲ +0.27 (+0.3%)
| 52w hi | $89.88 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $68.33 |
| Vol | 5.47M |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.04
| Short | +0.11 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.13 |
| Long | -0.19 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
Sysco Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
| Market cap | $37.63B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $50.85B |
| Trailing P/E | 21.15x |
| Forward P/E | 14.61x |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.32x |
| P / S (ttm) | 0.45x |
| Profit margin | 2.1% |
| Return on equity | 77.7% |
| Revenue growth | +4.7% |
| Earnings growth | +5.3% |
| Debt / equity | 564.59 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.17 | |
| Sector | -0.01 | |
| Technical | -0.08 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.17 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
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. The company distributes frozen food, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food; fresh meats and seafood; dairy and beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce. It also supplies paper products, including disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware comprising glassware and silverware; cookware consisting of pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and internationally. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.21 |
| Annual vol | 24.3% |
| Annual ret | +5.1% |
| Sharpe | 0.21 |
| Max DD | -24.0% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Analyst Coverage
| Mean PT | $86.20 |
|---|---|
| High / Low | $100.00 / $70.00 |
| Median | $86.00 |
| Analysts | 15 |
| Strong Buy | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy | 6 | |
| Hold | 8 | |
| Sell | 0 | |
| Strong Sell | 0 |
Recent rating actions
| 2026-04-29 | Citigroup | → Neutral |
| 2026-04-29 | Bernstein | → Market Perform |
| 2026-04-29 | Barclays | → Overweight |
| 2026-04-07 | Piper Sandler | → Neutral |
| 2026-04-02 | UBS | → Buy |
| 2026-04-02 | Guggenheim | → Buy |
Officers & Board
| Director | Jill Golder since 2022 |
|---|---|
| Director | Alison Kenney Paul since 2022 |
| Director | Ali Dibadj since 2022 |
| Director | Kevin Hourican since 2020 |
| Director | Ed Shirley since 2018 |
| Director | John Hinshaw since 2018 |
| Director | Sheila Talton since 2017 |
| Director | Brad Halverson since 2016 |
| Director | Dan Brutto since 2016 |
| Director | Larry Glasscock since 2010 |
| Director | Hans-Joachim Körber since 2008 |
| Director | John M. Cassaday since 2004 |
| Founder | John F. Baugh current |
| Founder | Herbert Irving current |
| Founder | Harry Rosenthal current |
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Reg FD Disclosure, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-08-04 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-07-02 | Other Material Event | read |
| 2026-05-18 | Reg FD Disclosure, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-04-28 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-04-20 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2026-04-02 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-03-30 | Material Agreement, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-03-30 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-03-05 | Officer / Director Change, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-02-13 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2026-02-11 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Phillips Ronald L | EVP and CHRO | Sell | 367 | $30.60K |
| 2026-08-10 | Higgs Stephen Dale | SVP | Withheld for tax | 310 | $26.13K |
| 2026-08-10 | Hourican Kevin | Chair and CEO | Withheld for tax | 6.31K | $531.79K |
| 2026-08-10 | Keller Gregory Scott | EVP | Withheld for tax | 495 | $41.72K |
| 2026-08-10 | Sewell Brandon Elliot | Interim CFO | Withheld for tax | 79 | $6.66K |
| 2026-08-10 | Phillips Ronald L | EVP and CHRO | Option exercise | 6.29K | $462.14K |
| 2026-08-10 | Phillips Ronald L | EVP and CHRO | Sell | 6.29K | $527.56K |
| 2026-08-10 | Phillips Ronald L | EVP and CHRO | Withheld for tax | 953 | $80.33K |
| 2026-08-10 | Garrett Brenna C | SVP, CCO | Withheld for tax | 87 | $7.33K |
| 2026-07-31 | Garrett Brenna C | SVP, CCO | Grant | 1.46K | $123.74K |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | -$558.17K |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 2 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 8 |
| Top-5 share | 96.9% |
| HHI | 4,408 (concentrated) |
Top Holders
| Holder | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| State Street Corp | $2.27B | 27.12M |
| Citadel Advisors | $435.73M | 5.21M |
| AQR Capital Management | $349.53M | 4.19M |
| Fidelity / FMR LLC | $221.89M | 2.65M |
| Capital Research / Capital World | $160.03M | 1.91M |
| Millennium Management | $94.21M | 1.13M |
| Bridgewater Associates | $14.45M | 172.90K |
| T. Rowe Price Group | $68.93K | 824.72K |
As of 2026-06-30
Dividends
| Yield (TTM) | 2.06% |
|---|---|
| $ / share (TTM) | $1.62 |
| 5y CAGR | +3.1% |
Annual dividend per share
| 2021 | $1.84 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.92 |
| 2023 | $1.98 |
| 2024 | $2.02 |
| 2025 | $2.10 |
| 2026 | $1.08 |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $76.33B | +5.0% | |
| Gross profit | $14.61B | +4.9% | |
| Operating income | $3.04B | +3.3% | |
| Net income | $1.96B | +48.8% | |
| Cash from ops | $2.87B | +5.6% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $78.11 | $79.15 | $77.51 | $78.46 | 5.47M |
| Sep 24 | $77.51 | $78.61 | $77.00 | $78.19 | 6.86M |
| Sep 23 | $78.60 | $79.03 | $77.03 | $77.14 | 5.54M |
| Sep 22 | $78.99 | $79.17 | $78.31 | $78.67 | 3.57M |
| Sep 21 | $79.00 | $79.13 | $78.14 | $78.43 | 3.93M |
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