Sysco is the largest US foodservice distributor with 18% share of the highly fragmented $377 billion domestic market. It distributes roughly 500,000 food and nonfood products to restaurants (60% of fiscal 2025 revenue), education and government buildings (8%), healthcare facilities (8%), travel and leisure (7%), and other locations (17%) where individuals consume away-from-home meals. In fiscal 2025, 70% of the firm's revenue was derived from its US foodservice operations, while its international (18%), quick-service logistics (10%), and other (2%) segments contributed the rest.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sysco Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Sysco Corporation (SYY) has returned -2.43% so far this year and 1.11% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SYY has achieved an annualized return of 4.22%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Sysco Corporation (SYY) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.97% | 8.37% | -21.50% | -0.73% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -5.14% | 4.45% | -0.87% | -5.07% | 3.05% | 4.28% | 4.78% | 0.86% | 2.49% | -9.41% | 3.11% | -2.94% |
| 2024 | 10.92% | 0.22% | 0.46% | -8.11% | -1.85% | -1.52% | 6.87% | 1.27% | 0.18% | -3.91% | 2.68% | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 1.32% | -4.25% | 4.35% | -0.79% | -9.01% | 5.53% | 3.21% | -9.45% | -5.48% | 0.73% | 8.76% | 1.01% |
| 2022 | -0.17% | 10.25% | -5.87% | 4.49% | -2.56% | 0.70% | 0.34% | -2.65% | -13.84% | 21.03% | 2.69% | -12.07% |
| 2021 | -3.55% | 10.05% | -2.13% | 7.73% | -4.71% | -4.90% | -4.34% | 6.74% | -1.63% | -2.52% | -9.29% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | -3.43% | -17.93% | -32.01% | 34.04% | 1.21% | -2.64% | -2.85% | 14.05% | 4.47% | -11.25% | 26.94% | 3.98% |
| 2019 | 2.72% | 6.04% | -1.49% | 4.80% | -2.59% | 3.02% | -3.37% | 8.51% | 7.30% | 0.39% | 0.69% | 6.27% |
| 2018 | 3.59% | -4.67% | 0.62% | 4.44% | 4.00% | 4.63% | -1.32% | 11.32% | -1.55% | -2.95% | -5.36% | -6.96% |
| 2017 | -5.17% | 1.03% | -2.24% | 1.56% | 3.08% | -8.04% | 4.22% | -0.30% | 1.89% | 3.08% | 3.98% | 5.36% |
| 2016 | -1.07% | 2.67% | 5.29% | 1.87% | -0.08% | -5.73% | -1.80% | 10.71% | 4.43% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sysco Corporation (SYY) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SYY compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Sysco Corporation volatility is 3.40%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 26.77B | 22.82B | 22.09B | 21.41B | 22.63B | 17.97B | 18.07B | 17.76B | 16.72B | 17.99B | 13.17B | 12.66B | 12.09B | 11.39B |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | 27.00M | 33.21M | 31.95M | 34.59M | 34.27M | 35.43M | 37.65M | 82.84M | 75.39M | 41.30M | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.83B | 2.01B | 1.38B | 1.55B | 1.16B | 2.50B | 2.51B | 2.38B | 3.48B | 5.26B | 5.27B | 5.19B | 4.69B | 4.71B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.83B | 2.01B | 1.38B | 1.55B | 1.16B | 2.50B | 2.51B | 2.38B | 3.48B | 5.26B | 5.27B | 5.19B | 4.69B | 4.71B |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Common (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 37.65M | 82.84M | 75.39M | - | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 27.00M | 33.21M | 31.95M | 34.59M | 34.27M | 35.43M | 37.65M | 82.84M | 75.39M | 41.30M | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | 1.92B | 1.82B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | 10.59B | 12.90B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 15.00B | 12.24B | 11.92B | 12.51B | 14.72B | 9.33B | 8.94B | 9.20B | 8.73B | 3.29B | 3.53B | 3.72B | 3.99B | 3.11B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 3.40B | 2.51B | 3.00B | 2.44B | 3.27B | 1.79B | 2.45B | 2.12B | 1.50B | 6.52B | 1.54B | 1.29B | 1.21B | 1.39B |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 6.51B | 6.03B | 5.75B | 4.88B | 3.45B | 4.31B | 4.14B | 3.97B | 2.94B | 2.88B | 2.83B | 2.46B | 2.21B | 2.18B |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 9.92B | 8.54B | 8.75B | 7.32B | 6.72B | 6.10B | 6.59B | 6.10B | 4.43B | 9.40B | 4.37B | 3.75B | 3.42B | 3.58B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 24.94B | 20.81B | 20.70B | 19.86B | 21.47B | 15.46B | 15.56B | 15.38B | 13.24B | 12.73B | 7.90B | 7.47B | 7.41B | 6.68B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 7.64B | 6.44B | 6.19B | 5.61B | 5.04B | 4.47B | 4.57B | 4.31B | 2.58B | 2.36B | 2.32B | 2.27B | 2.01B | 2.03B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 1.08B | 859.53M | 952.68M | 746.07M | 780.17M | 857.30M | 979.81M | 1.04B | 207.46M | 154.81M | 177.23M | 205.72M | 113.57M | 109.94M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 6.08B | 4.92B | 4.46B | 4.33B | 4.46B | 4.50B | 4.52B | 4.38B | 3.88B | 3.98B | 3.99B | 3.98B | 3.88B | 3.51B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 14.81B | 12.21B | 11.60B | 10.68B | 10.28B | 9.83B | 10.07B | 9.72B | 6.67B | 6.49B | 6.49B | 6.46B | 6.01B | 5.65B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 760.83M |
| Inventory (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.07B |
| Accounts Receivable (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.90B |
| Current Assets (USD) | 11.97B | 10.61B | 10.48B | 10.73B | 12.35B | 8.14B | 8.00B | 8.03B | 10.05B | 11.49B | 6.68B | 6.21B | 6.08B | 5.73B |
| Assets (USD) | 26.77B | 22.82B | 22.09B | 21.41B | 22.63B | 17.97B | 18.07B | 17.76B | 16.72B | 17.99B | 13.17B | 12.66B | 12.09B | 11.39B |
Major M&A activity dominates the market with McCormick merging with Unilever's Foods business in a $29.1 billion deal, Sysco acquiring Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29 billion, and Eli Lilly acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $7.8 billion. Meanwhile, QVC faces financial distress and is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while several other companies including IO Biotech and Lipella Pharmaceuticals have filed for bankruptcy.
U.S. equity markets rebounded from seven-month lows on Monday as President Trump disclosed negotiations with Iran and Fed Chair Powell downplayed imminent rate hikes, calling tariffs a 'one-time price bump.' Treasury yields fell significantly, boosting financial, materials, and real estate sectors. Major indices gained broadly, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%, Dow up 1.1%, and Nasdaq 100 up 0.5%.
Sysco announced a $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, which will boost combined revenue to ~$100 billion and increase EBITDA by ~45%. The deal is immediately accretive with expected mid- to high-single-digit EPS growth in year one. However, Sysco shares declined 2.20% in premarket trading Monday, trading 5.1% below its 20-day moving average, with technical indicators showing mixed momentum and bearish MACD pressure.
Sysco announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for approximately $29.1 billion in a transformative transaction. The deal combines two complementary foodservice distribution leaders, with Jetro operating as a standalone segment within Sysco. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to margins, EPS, and free cash flow, with approximately $250 million in annualized net cost synergies within three years. Sysco plans to open 125+ new Jetro locations over the next two decades and reaffirms its 2026 guidance.
Chef Jon-Luc Maggi from Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek won Sysco Northern California's Battle of the Blades cooking competition, earning the title of Culinary Artisan of the Year. The competition featured 72 chefs competing over six months, with the final round held in Napa where three finalists prepared dishes using Sysco products and local mystery ingredients. Maggi's winning dish featured tarragon marinated lamb chops with arugula salad and parmesan beet puree.
Sysco Corporation is hosting the Battle of the Blades grand finale on March 16, 2026, in Napa, California, where three finalist chefs from Northern California will compete in a 45-minute cooking challenge to be named Culinary Artist of the Year. The competition features chefs Dean Hiatt (Sacramento), Jon-Luc Maggi (San Francisco), and Robert Root (Central California), who will be judged on visual appeal, creativity, execution, ingredient use, and taste.
Sysco Corporation is hosting the Battle of the Blades grand finale on March 16, 2026, in Napa, California, where three finalist chefs from Northern California will compete in a 45-minute cooking challenge to be named Culinary Artist of the Year. The competition features chefs Dean Hiatt (Sacramento), Jon-Luc Maggi (San Francisco), and Robert Root (Central California), who will be judged on visual appeal, creativity, execution, ingredient use, and taste.
US Foods Holding (USFD) demonstrates strong resilience in 2025 with 4.1% net sales growth, 11% EBITDA growth, and 26.3% EPS increase. The company benefits from consumer trade-downs and aggressive M&A strategy while competitors struggle. However, the stock has risen significantly, reducing margin of safety. Key risks include competitive pressure, potential GLP-1 medication impact on food consumption, and restaurant industry weakness.
Sysco Corporation is hosting the Battle of the Blades grand finale on March 16, 2026, in Napa, California, where three Northern California chefs will compete in a 45-minute cooking challenge to be named Culinary Artisan of the Year. The competition features chefs Dean Hiatt, Jon-Luc Maggi, and Robert Root, who will create dishes using Sysco pantry products and mystery ingredients, judged on visual appeal, creativity, execution, ingredient use, and taste.
Sysco Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on April 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2026. The global food-away-from-home distributor continues its dividend payments to investors.