Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Food Distribution

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. It serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing facilities, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SYY
Revenue projections for SYY

Investors are expected to be cautious with SYY, as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.329000
forwardPE 14.934434
debtToEquity 670.440000
earningsGrowth -0.135000
revenueGrowth 0.047000
grossMargins 0.185370
operatingMargins 0.037480
trailingEps 3.600000
forwardEps 4.958340

SYY's current ratio is 1.329, showing the company's capacity to service its short-term debt through its cash reserves and current assets. This is a positive indicator of liquidity, suggesting SYY has no trouble covering its short-term financial obligations.
SYY's Forward PE being in a good range indicates that the stock is valued appropriately based on its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and leaves room for growth, providing investors with an opportunity for potential appreciation in value.
SYY's high debt-to-equity ratio points to a heavily leveraged company. With more debt than equity, SYY may face increased financial risk, especially if its earnings or cash flow come under pressure.
Sysco Corporation's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates that profits could shrink. This signals potential financial difficulties for the company, suggesting that its profitability might be under pressure.
Sysco Corporation's negative gross and operating margins suggest the company is not generating profit from either its production process or day-to-day operations. This could signal cost overruns or difficulties in maintaining revenue levels.
SYY's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that SYY is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for SYY
Price projections for SYY

Throughout its recent performance, SYY's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SYY
Insider Transactions for SYY


SYY had 9 sell transactions, while the market price was at 80.17111206054688 per share.During the review period, no sell transactions were executed.The recent buying activity at current SYY price levels exceeds selling, suggesting a potential positive outlook. Investors may see this trend as an indicator that the stock is likely to perform well, reflecting growing confidence.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SYY
Recommendations trend for SYY


With analysts showing a buy bias for Sysco Corporation, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning Sysco Corporation as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.