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Sysco Corporation

SYY Large Cap

Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$79.19
-0.57% today
52W: $68.19 – $91.85
52W Low: $68.19 Position: 46.5% 52W High: $91.85

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
22x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
15.99x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
0.45x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
11.25x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
2.78%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$37.9B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
4.7%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
2.08%
Net profit margin
ROE
81.89%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.66
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
3.88%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
4,659,373
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Fair
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
Buy
15 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$86.87
+9.69% upside
Target Range
$77.00 – $100.00

About the Company

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware,

Sector: Consumer Defensive Industry: Food Distribution Country: United States Employees: 75,000 Exchange: NYQ

Sysco Corporation Stock at a Glance

Sysco Corporation (SYY) is currently trading at $79.19 with a market capitalization of $37.9B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 22x, with a forward P/E of 15.99x. The 52-week range spans from $68.19 to $91.85; the current price is 13.8% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +4.7%. The net profit margin stands at 2.08%.

💰 Dividend

Sysco Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share, representing a yield of 2.78%. The payout ratio stands at 60%.

📊 Analyst Rating

15 analysts rate Sysco Corporation (SYY) on consensus: Buy. The average price target is $86.87, implying +9.69% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $77.00 to $100.00.

Sysco Corporation: The Investment Case in Detail

Sysco Corporation (SYY) operates in the Consumer Defensive — specifically Food Distribution — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Return on equity of 81.89% places management among the most capital-efficient operators in the public market — every euro of shareholder capital is working hard.

The Bear Case

Revenue growth has slowed to just 4.7%, which is below nominal GDP — the business is no longer outgrowing the broader economy. With a net margin of just 2.08%, the business has little room to absorb cost shocks or pricing pressure — a single bad quarter can swing the company to a loss. The debt-to-equity ratio of 670.44% is elevated, meaning the company relies heavily on creditors — refinancing terms will become more important than operational performance in the next economic downturn.

What to Watch Next

  • The forward P/E of 15.99x is meaningfully below the trailing 22x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • High return on equity (81.89% ROE)
  • Analyst consensus: Buy
  • Solid dividend yield of 2.78%
  • Positive free cash flow
Weaknesses
  • Low profitability (2.08% margin)
  • High leverage (D/E 670.44)

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$74.72
+5.98% vs. price
200-Day MA
$78.36
+1.06% vs. price
Below 52W High
−13.8%
$91.85
Above 52W Low
+16.1%
$68.19

The price is in a transition zone relative to the moving averages — no clear signal.

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.66 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
3.88% · Low
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
670.44 · High
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, higher leverage relative to equity.

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $74.72
200-Day MA: $78.36
Volume: 1,704,177
Avg. Volume: 4,659,373
Short Ratio: 4.37
P/B Ratio: 16.61x
Debt/Equity: 670.44x
Free Cash Flow: $1.9B

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
2.78%
Annual Rate
$2.20
Payout Ratio
60%

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