Sysco (SYY) stock
Consumer Staples · Food Distributors
Sysco (SYY) is a Food Distributors company in the Consumer Staples sector, headquartered in Houston, Texas. As of October 23, 2026, SYY closed at $81.37, a market capitalization of $40.03 billion, the 275th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $84.55 billion in revenue (+5% year over year) and $1.94 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 22.2x trailing earnings and 15.2x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +7.1% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +3.4% a year
- 52-week range: $68.19 – $91.85
- Gross margin 18.5%, operating margin 4.8%
- Dividend yield: 2.70%, 38 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C across 10 metrics
- 14th largest of 34 Consumer Staples stocks in the S&P 500
SYY price chart
1Y price change: +4.0% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYY | +6.2% | +13.6% | +7.1% | +10.8% | +3.4% | +8.3% | +14.1% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1973.
SYY key statistics
- Market cap
- $40.0B
- #275 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.2x
- Forward P/E
- 15.2x
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.66
- Revenue (TTM)
- $84.6B
- +5%
- Free cash flow
- $1.9B
- Gross margin
- 18.5%
- Operating margin
- 4.8%
- Return on equity
- 77.7%
- Dividend yield
- 2.70%
- 52-week range
- $68.19 – $91.85
- Beta
- 0.64
- Price / sales
- 0.5x
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.6x
- Debt / equity
- 5.65x
- Employees
- 75,000
SYY report card
CTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth4.7%D
- Gross margin18.5%D
- Operating margin4.8%D
- FCF margin2.3%D
- Return on equity77.7%A
- Net debt / EBITDA3.0xD
- Forward P/E15.2xB
- PEG ratio1.6xC
- Shareholder yield3.2%B
- Share count change / yr-1.3%B
Sysco financials
Revenue went from $55.4B in fiscal 2017 to $84.6B in fiscal 2026, growing 4.8% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $55.4B | $58.7B | $60.1B | $52.9B | $51.3B | $68.6B | $76.3B | $78.8B | $81.4B | $84.6B |
| Gross profit | $10.6B | $11.1B | $11.4B | $9.9B | $9.4B | $12.3B | $14.0B | $14.6B | $15.0B | $15.6B |
| Operating income | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $749.5M | $1.4B | $2.3B | $3.0B | $3.2B | $3.1B | $3.1B |
| Net income | — | — | — | $215.5M | $524.2M | $1.4B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $1.8B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.08 | $2.70 | $3.20 | $0.42 | $1.02 | $2.64 | $3.47 | $3.89 | $3.73 | $3.66 |
| Free cash flow | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $898.3M | $1.4B | $1.2B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $1.6B | $1.9B |
| Buybacks | $1.9B | $978.9M | $1.0B | $844.7M | $0 | $500.0M | $500.0M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $200.0M |
| Dividends paid | $698.6M | $722.2M | $775.4M | $856.3M | $917.6M | $959.0M | $996.0M | $1.0B | $1.0B | $1.0B |
| Diluted shares | 548.5M | 529.1M | 523.4M | 514.0M | 513.6M | 514.0M | 509.7M | 503.1M | 489.8M | 480.6M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into SYY?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $53.3B and $1.9B of trailing free cash flow, Sysco needs to grow free cash flow about 18.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 6.2% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 22.2x vs. median 22.4x (10th–90th percentile 14.6x–75.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
SYY dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.70%
- Annual dividend
- $2.20
- Years of increases
- 38
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 3.1%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 59%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
SYY analyst price targets
12 analysts' average 12-month target is $91.08 (+12% vs. $81.37). Targets range from $78.00 to $100.00. 50% rate it a buy.
SYY earnings
Next report: November 3, 2026. Sysco has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $22.1B (+5% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $1.51 | $1.53 | +1.2% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $0.94 | $0.94 | -0.4% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.98 | $0.99 | +1.4% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $1.12 | $1.15 | +2.6% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $1.39 | $1.48 | +6.5% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $1.02 | $0.96 | -6.3% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | $0.92 | $0.93 | +0.8% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $1.13 | $1.09 | -3.1% |
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SYY news
- Sysco Reaches Agreement with Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 to End Strike · Oct 16, 2026
- Sysco Awards Partner of the Year Award to Grid Dynamics · Oct 15, 2026
- 3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Sysco (SYY) · Oct 13, 2026
- Sysco To Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results on November 3 · Oct 13, 2026
- Sysco Urges Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 to End Strike as Parties Agree Economic Terms · Oct 12, 2026
SYY stock FAQ
What is SYY's market cap?
Sysco's market capitalization is $40.03 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 275th in the S&P 500.
What is SYY's P/E ratio?
SYY trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2x and a forward P/E of 15.2x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 22.4x.
Does SYY pay a dividend?
Yes. Sysco pays $2.20 per share a year, a 2.70% yield. It has raised its dividend 38 years in a row. Dividends grew 3.1% a year over the last five years.
How much has SYY stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, SYY returned +7.1% over one year, +3.4% a year over five years, +8.3% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is SYY stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Sysco must grow free cash flow about 19% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 6% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the SYY price target?
12 analysts cover SYY with an average 12-month price target of $91.08, +12% from the current price. 50% of them rate it a buy.
When does SYY report earnings?
Sysco is expected to report earnings on November 3, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Sysco have?
Sysco has about 75,000 full-time employees, or $1.1 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology