Sysco Corporation

NYSE:SYY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$34.6b

Sysco Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Sysco is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.8% and 4.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 78.4% in 3 years.

Key information

10.8%

Earnings growth rate

11.56%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth8.8%
Revenue growth rate4.1%
Future return on equity78.41%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated11 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • May 02

Sysco Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Last week, you might have seen that Sysco Corporation ( NYSE:SYY ) released its third-quarter result to the market. The...

Recent updates

Analysis Article • May 07

Sysco's (NYSE:SYY) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

The market for Sysco Corporation's ( NYSE:SYY ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...
Seeking Alpha • May 06

Sysco: Transformational Deal Supports Long-Term EPS Growth

Summary Sysco is rated a Buy, with a 19% pullback creating an attractive entry point and 18% upside to consensus target. The $29.1B Restaurant Depot acquisition is transformative, adding 20% revenue, 45% EBITDA, and 55% free cash flow, with rapid accretion expected. Q3 FY26 saw the strongest U.S. local volume growth in three years, driving margin expansion and reinforcing the core business's operational momentum. Risks include regulatory scrutiny of the acquisition and significant leverage increase, but SYY's 56-year dividend growth and 3% yield underpin resilience. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 02

Sysco Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Last week, you might have seen that Sysco Corporation ( NYSE:SYY ) released its third-quarter result to the market. The...
Narrative Update • Apr 24

SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal Will Shape 2026 Earnings Upside Potential

Sysco's analyst fair value estimate has edged up by about $0.33 to $88.07 as analysts weigh a mix of recent price target cuts alongside earlier increases and generally stable assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for Sysco, with several firms trimming price targets after earlier rounds of increases, and at least one viewing the Restaurant Depot acquisition as attractive for the business.
Narrative Update • Apr 08

SYY: Restaurant Depot Deal And CAGNY Execution Will Shape 2026 Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Sysco by just over $3 to reflect slightly lower fair value estimates and modestly higher discount rates, even as some still point to the Restaurant Depot acquisition and earlier positive CAGNY commentary as key supports for the longer term story. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sysco reflects a mixed tone, with several firms trimming price targets and a smaller group still lifting theirs.
Narrative Update • Mar 25

SYY: CAGNY Execution And Foodservice Positioning Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook

Analysts have inched up the fair value estimate for Sysco to $90.80, pointing to a series of higher price targets across the Street, including Wells Fargo's move to $100 after what it viewed as a constructive CAGNY update and follow-up discussions with the company. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco clusters around a higher fair value range, with most fresh notes tied to updated targets after the company’s CAGNY presentation and follow up conversations.
Narrative Update • Mar 11

SYY: CAGNY Execution And Sector Positioning Will Shape Balanced Forward Earnings Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Sysco higher, with several firms moving into or toward the $88 to $100 range, citing a constructive CAGNY update and follow up meetings that reinforced their positive view on the company. Analyst Commentary Street research around Sysco has become more active, with several firms adjusting their price targets following the company’s CAGNY update and subsequent meetings.
Narrative Update • Feb 24

SYY: Foodservice Scale And Labor Deal Will Support Constructive Future Earnings Outlook

The analyst price target for Sysco edges up by about $1 to $90.69, with analysts pointing to recent positive commentary from multiple research firms and a constructive CAGNY update as support for a slightly higher fair value and a modestly higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sysco has skewed constructive, with several firms adjusting price targets following the company’s CAGNY update and broader sector work.
Narrative Update • Feb 10

SYY: Foodservice Scale And New Labor Deal Will Support Steady Future Earnings

The analyst price target for Sysco has been raised by about $3 to $89.94, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions reflected across recent target changes from multiple research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sysco cluster around adjusted price targets and refreshed assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update • Jan 26

SYY: Foodservice Distribution Strength And Labor Agreement Support Future Earnings Stability

Narrative Update Our updated fair value estimate for Sysco edges down by about $0.20 per share, reflecting slightly lower Street price targets and modest tweaks to growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions that analysts recently laid out in their group outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco is mixed, with some firms trimming price targets while others edge them higher.
Narrative Update • Jan 11

SYY: Foodservice Distribution Resilience And Case Mix Should Support Earnings Stability

Analysts nudged their blended price target on Sysco slightly higher to about $86.94 from $86.88, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples after a mix of recent price target changes and new coverage on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sysco reflects a split view, with some analysts leaning more optimistic on the company’s ability to execute and others more cautious on the near term setup and mix of growth.
Narrative Update • Dec 18

SYY: Improving Case Trends Will Support Stronger Earnings Resilience Ahead

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Sysco slightly higher to about $87 from roughly $86.90, reflecting modestly improved confidence in margin durability, steady mid single digit sales growth, and the potential for upside as recent price target hikes signal that conservative guidance could set the stage for earnings outperformance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive but selective stance on Sysco, with a mix of upward price target revisions and more neutral initiation commentary that highlights both execution strengths and lingering demand risks.
Narrative Update • Dec 04

SYY: Improving Case Trends Will Support Stronger Earnings Resilience Ahead

The analyst price target for Sysco has increased to $98.00 from $93.00 as analysts point to improving U.S. case growth, solid gross margin trends, and potential upside to near term earnings, even as macro pressures temper expectations for independent volume recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on Sysco, with price targets drifting higher and a focus on execution in case growth, gross margins, and mix between independent and chain customers.
Narrative Update • Nov 19

SYY: Sustained Earnings Resilience Will Drive Renewed Market Confidence

Analysts have modestly raised their price targets on Sysco, with recent updates reflecting increases between $2 and $5 per share. They cite solid earnings resilience and continued growth potential, despite broader market caution.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

SYY: Steady Earnings And U.S. Volume Momentum Will Drive Near-Term Share Gains

Sysco's analyst price target has been slightly raised, increasing from approximately $86.73 to $86.94. Analysts cite recent stable earnings performance and modest improvements in growth and margins amid cautious macroeconomic sentiment.
Narrative Update • Oct 21

Analysts Cite Improved Fundamentals as Sysco Faces Labor Tensions and Modest Valuation Uptick

Sysco's analyst price target has increased modestly from $85.60 to $86.73, as analysts cite improved U.S. case growth, margin momentum, and a shift toward more conservative guidance. This could set the stage for future outperformance.
Analysis Article • Sep 11

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

There wouldn't be many who think Sysco Corporation's ( NYSE:SYY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21x is worth a...
Analysis Article • Jul 20

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY)?

Sysco Corporation ( NYSE:SYY ) saw a decent share price growth of 12% on the NYSE over the last few months. The company...
Analysis Article • May 17

Sysco Corporation's (NYSE:SYY) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

It's not a stretch to say that Sysco Corporation's ( NYSE:SYY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.4x right now...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 03

Sysco: Buy This Growing Dividend King

Summary Sysco's Q2 '25 earnings showed sales growth of 4.50% and income increase of 5.10%. Despite that, the stock tumbled 6.03%. Sysco's strategic shift to food services and drinking places has driven consistent growth, with 57% of sales now from these sectors. Sysco is undervalued with a current P/E ratio of 19.42, significantly lower than its 5-year average of 42.56, making it a compelling buy. Despite high debt levels and low dividend CAGR, Sysco's strong market position, financial growth, and undervaluation support my BUY rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 30

Sysco Corporation: Eating Up The Competition, Serving Up Value

Summary Sysco, a Dividend King, is trading at historically low multiples, offering consistent growth, strong market leadership, and a robust competitive moat. The company is expanding market share, improving productivity, and benefiting from international growth, with significant operating leverage and disciplined cost management. Despite restaurant industry headwinds, Sysco's diverse customer base and strategic acquisitions support resilient growth and attractive shareholder returns. With a solid balance sheet, impressive dividend growth, and potential total returns above 10%, Sysco is a potentially attractive investment in an overvalued market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 25

Sysco Stock: A Good Buy Heading Into Q1 Earnings?

Summary Sysco's hybrid growth strategy through internal development and acquisitions continues to strengthen its position as a market leader in the foodservice sector and forms the basis for solid long-term growth. Despite the low margins typical of the foodservice industry, Sysco's resilient cash flow and effective working capital management indicate a solid financial position. Sysco's international expansion shows promise, though profitability remains a challenge; disciplined shareholder returns and manageable leverage support financial stability. Current valuation lacks a margin of safety and I recommend adding SYY stock to the watch list and personally consider buying at $60-$65 per share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 23

Sysco: Consistent Payouts, But Don't Expect A Feast Of Growth

Summary Sysco Corporation is a dividend machine with stable but slow growth, high debt levels, and industry challenges, warranting a cautious “hold” rating. Sysco's long-term stock returns lag the market, but it offers consistent dividends with a 6.60% average growth rate over 18 years. Sysco's international growth and specialty product lines present significant opportunities, but high debt and moderate growth make its current premium price less attractive. Despite industry slowdowns and challenges in the French market, Sysco remains confident in its long-term growth prospects and market leadership. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 22

Sysco: Bargain Priced Dividend Aristocrat With Long-Term Growth Potential - Strong Buy

Summary With the resurgence of M&A activity in the food distribution industry, Sysco is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Sysco's extensive scale advantages and robust financial position uniquely position them for sustained long-term growth. Dividend stocks, while underappreciated now, will likely gain significant traction as interest rates come down. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:SYY - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
6/30/202891,6622,4692,9633,60611
6/30/202788,5472,3052,5863,26214
6/30/202684,4021,9382,4293,19115
3/28/202683,5671,7371,8212,656N/A
12/27/202582,6461,7981,7502,623N/A
9/27/202582,0341,8141,5992,543N/A
6/28/202581,3701,8281,6042,510N/A
3/29/202580,7881,9092,0992,933N/A
12/28/202480,5701,9321,8132,631N/A
9/28/202479,7081,9422,1722,955N/A
6/29/202478,8441,9552,1572,989N/A
3/30/202478,0172,0771,9672,815N/A
12/30/202377,5122,0822,3903,221N/A
9/30/202376,8181,8072,0002,796N/A
7/1/202376,3251,7702,0752,868N/A
4/1/202375,5541,5461,6912,471N/A
12/31/202273,5801,4201,1571,918N/A
10/1/202271,3061,4461,1241,839N/A
7/2/202268,6361,3591,1581,791N/A
4/2/202265,8161,0006231,170N/A
1/1/202260,7387858561,344N/A
10/2/202155,9776856041,084N/A
7/3/202151,2985241,4331,904N/A
3/27/202144,028-2451,6522,020N/A
12/26/202045,902-3381,3101,801N/A
9/26/202049,368-211,7582,378N/A
6/27/202052,8932158981,619N/A
3/28/202059,5021,3701,2112,124N/A
12/28/201960,4611,813N/A2,248N/A
9/28/201960,2021,697N/A2,312N/A
6/29/201960,1141,674N/A2,411N/A
3/30/201959,9551,587N/A2,400N/A
12/29/201859,6461,477N/A2,140N/A
9/29/201859,2921,494N/A2,344N/A
6/30/201858,7271,431N/A2,155N/A
3/31/201857,8321,287N/A2,278N/A
12/30/201757,0071,195N/A2,533N/A
9/30/201756,0531,186N/A2,068N/A
7/1/201755,3711,143N/A2,233N/A
4/1/201754,5981,053N/A2,027N/A
12/31/201653,0771,032N/A2,104N/A
10/1/201651,7731,029N/A2,449N/A
7/2/201650,367950N/A1,988N/A
3/26/201649,121807N/A1,684N/A
12/26/201548,865767N/A1,572N/A
9/26/201548,798652N/A1,231N/A
6/27/201548,681687N/A1,555N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SYY's forecast earnings growth (10.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: SYY's earnings (10.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SYY's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SYY's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SYY's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SYY's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (78.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 12:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/06/28

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sysco Corporation is covered by 36 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays
Meredith AdlerBarclays