Sysco Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Sysco has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 21.1%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 12.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.9% per year. Sysco's return on equity is 75.6%, and it has net margins of 2.1%.
Key information
21.06%
Earnings growth rate
22.13%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 10.91% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.87% |
| Return on equity | 75.62% |
| Net Margin | 2.08% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Sysco: Transformational Deal Supports Long-Term EPS Growth
May 06Sysco Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
May 02
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Sep 11Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY)?
Jul 20
Sysco Corporation's (NYSE:SYY) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
May 17Sysco: Buy This Growing Dividend King
Mar 03Sysco Corporation: Eating Up The Competition, Serving Up Value
Dec 30Sysco Stock: A Good Buy Heading Into Q1 Earnings?
Oct 25Sysco: Consistent Payouts, But Don't Expect A Feast Of Growth
Sep 23Sysco: Bargain Priced Dividend Aristocrat With Long-Term Growth Potential - Strong Buy
Jul 22Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Sysco makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | 83,567 | 1,737 | 11,816 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 25 | 82,646 | 1,798 | 11,639 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 82,034 | 1,814 | 11,507 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 25 | 81,370 | 1,828 | 11,440 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 80,788 | 1,909 | 11,302 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 24 | 80,570 | 1,932 | 11,292 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 79,708 | 1,942 | 11,265 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 78,844 | 1,955 | 11,118 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 78,017 | 2,077 | 11,059 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 77,512 | 2,082 | 10,952 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 76,818 | 1,807 | 10,784 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 76,325 | 1,770 | 10,970 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 75,554 | 1,546 | 10,698 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 73,580 | 1,420 | 10,376 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 71,306 | 1,446 | 10,174 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 68,636 | 1,359 | 9,953 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 65,816 | 1,000 | 9,176 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 22 | 60,738 | 785 | 8,723 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 55,977 | 685 | 8,141 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 51,298 | 524 | 7,890 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 44,028 | -245 | 7,145 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 20 | 45,902 | -338 | 7,399 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 49,368 | -21 | 7,760 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 52,893 | 215 | 8,959 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 59,502 | 1,370 | 8,818 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 60,461 | 1,813 | 8,791 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 60,202 | 1,697 | 8,765 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 60,114 | 1,674 | 9,114 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 59,955 | 1,587 | 8,735 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 59,646 | 1,477 | 8,748 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 59,292 | 1,494 | 8,704 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 58,727 | 1,431 | 8,735 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 57,832 | 1,287 | 8,637 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 57,007 | 1,195 | 8,514 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 56,053 | 1,186 | 8,394 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 55,371 | 1,143 | 8,504 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 54,598 | 1,053 | 8,044 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 53,077 | 1,032 | 7,697 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 51,773 | 1,029 | 7,384 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 50,367 | 950 | 7,031 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 16 | 49,121 | 807 | 6,868 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 15 | 48,865 | 767 | 6,843 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 48,798 | 652 | 6,812 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 48,681 | 687 | 6,760 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SYY has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SYY's current net profit margins (2.1%) are lower than last year (2.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SYY has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 21.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: SYY's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: SYY had negative earnings growth (-9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Retailing industry average (8.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst SYY's Return on Equity (75.62%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 21:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/28 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Meredith Adler | Barclays |