Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Sysco Corporation (SYY) trades at $76.79, down 4.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $68.19 to $91.85; the price is 16.4% below that high. It is 16.4% below its all-time high of $91.85, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +105.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 3.9% below its 200-day average of $79.87, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 22.4% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 21.0 and a dividend yield of 2.86%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Sysco Corporation (SYY) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/syy
Where it trades today
trading 36% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Sysco Corporation (SYY) is 16.4% below its all-time high of $91.85, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +105.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 21.0x earnings versus 21.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 22.4%, 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
- 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: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- 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 $90.83 versus $76.79 today (+18.3%). 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.
Which ETFs hold it
SYY is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLP: 2.42% of the fund, holding #14 of 33.
Famous investors who hold it
SYY is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Dan Loeb (Third Point) holds the most of it: 1.03% of the portfolio, position #24 of 39, as of Q2 2026.
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 5.6% below its 50-day average and 3.9% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-07-21 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 37 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $79.72 (+3.8%), the nearest floor $71.84 (-6.4%).
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 investment in 2026?
Sysco Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 21.0, with medium volatility (22.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of SYY?
Based on 30-day volatility of 22.4%, SYY has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.64 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does SYY pay dividends?
Yes, Sysco Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.86%.
How far is SYY from its all-time high?
Sysco Corporation is 16.4% below its all-time high of $91.85, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +105.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold SYY?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Sysco Corporation. The largest weights: XLP (2.42%), VIG (0.17%), VYM (0.16%), VTV (0.14%) and VOO (0.06%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is SYY?
0.06%, as of August 31, 2026: SYY is holding #274 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.59 in Sysco Corporation.
Which famous investors own SYY?
Dan Loeb (1.03% of Third Point's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for SYY?
The average analyst price target for Sysco Corporation (SYY) is $90.83 based on 12 analyst estimates, about 18.3% above the current price of $76.79. 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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