SYY

Based on Sysco Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Sysco do?

Sysco is a foodservice distributor that purchases food and non-food products in bulk and delivers them to restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, and other venues that prepare meals away from home. It operates across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other international markets.

Does SYY pay dividends?

Yes, Sysco pays a regular dividend. The company has a long history of returning capital to shareholders through dividends, supported by its relatively predictable cash flows from foodservice distribution. Investors should weigh the Weak Risk pillar rating when evaluating dividend sustainability.

When does SYY report earnings?

Sysco reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed large-cap companies. For the exact date of the next earnings release, check Sysco's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover forward-looking calendar events.

Is SYY a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SYY as Below Average, driven by Weak Growth and Risk pillars. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, meaning the stock is not expensive relative to peers, but that alone does not offset the fundamental concerns. A full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is SYY overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, SYY is rated Good — suggesting the stock trades at a reasonable price relative to sector peers rather than appearing stretched. That said, valuation alone does not determine investment quality; the Growth and Risk pillars both rate Weak.

How does SYY compare to its competitors?

Sysco is the largest broad-line foodservice distributor in North America, giving it scale advantages over US Foods and Performance Food Group. However, all three compete intensely for the same restaurant and institutional accounts. UNFI operates in a different niche, focusing on natural and specialty grocery distribution.

What is SYY's market cap bracket?

Sysco is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its position as the dominant player in North American foodservice distribution with a substantial and widely held public float.

Who founded Sysco Corporation?

Sysco was founded by John F. Baugh, who assembled a group of regional foodservice distributors to form the company. Founding context and historical detail are widely available through Sysco's corporate history resources and public filings.

Is SYY a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates SYY as Below Average. The Neutral Quality and Moat pillars suggest the business model is functional but not compounding strongly. Weak Growth limits the long-term earnings trajectory. Pro members can view the complete pillar analysis to form their own view.

What is the main competitive advantage of Sysco?

Sysco's primary advantage is distribution scale — operating hundreds of facilities and serving a vast network of foodservice customers creates cost efficiencies and supplier leverage that smaller distributors struggle to replicate. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Neutral, indicating it is not widening materially.

What sector does SYY belong to?

Sysco is classified in the Consumer Defensive sector. Foodservice distribution tends to be relatively resilient because demand for food away from home persists across economic cycles, though it is not immune to volume swings during downturns or periods of consumer belt-tightening.

Is SYY a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, SYY leans toward value rather than growth. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited earnings expansion momentum, while the Valuation pillar is rated Good — a combination more typical of a value-oriented profile than a high-growth one.

Sysco Corporation shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Sysco Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Sysco Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Sysco Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Sysco Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SYY.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Sysco Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Sysco Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Sysco Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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