Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Sysco Corporation (SYY) trades at $78.49, down 4.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $68.19 to $91.85; the price is 14.5% below that high. It sits 1.6% below its 200-day average of $79.80, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 22.7% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 21.4 and a dividend yield of 2.80%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Sysco Corporation (SYY) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/syy
Where it trades today
trading 44% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- SYY is valued near its sector range at 21.4x earnings versus 21.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 22.7%, above the sector norm of 18.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus PG, KO, PEP matters here because leadership inside consumer defensive rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- SYY is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in SYY.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PG, KO, PEP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for SYY come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for SYY. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Sysco Corporation does
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…
What analysts expect
SYY carries a buy consensus from 12 analysts, with an average price target of $90.42 versus $78.49 today (+15.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
SYY generated $84.55B in trailing revenue (4.7% year over year), with a 2.1% net margin, and $1.91B of free cash flow, against $13.27B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84.55B | $15.64B | $3.10B | $1.76B | $3.67 | $1.94B |
| 2025 | $81.37B | $14.97B | $3.09B | $1.83B | $3.74 | $1.60B |
| 2024 | $78.84B | $14.61B | $3.20B | $1.96B | $3.90 | $2.16B |
| 2023 | $76.33B | $13.96B | $3.04B | $1.77B | $3.49 | $2.08B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
SYY beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 4.3% below its 50-day average and 1.6% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-07-21 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 41 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $79.86 (+1.7%), the nearest floor $76.93 (-2.0%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is SYY a good buy right now?
Sysco Corporation trades at 21.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.7% volatility.
Does SYY pay dividends?
Yes, Sysco Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.80%. That is roughly $2.20 per share a year.
How volatile is SYY?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.7% and beta of 0.63, SYY is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for SYY?
The average analyst price target for Sysco Corporation (SYY) is $90.42 based on 12 analyst estimates, about 15.2% above the current price of $78.49. The published range runs from $78.00 to $100.00.
How much revenue does SYY generate?
Sysco Corporation reported $84.55B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 4.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 2.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare SYY with anything
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