Sysco Corporation
SYYConsumer DefensiveNASDAQFood Distribution
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Daily timeframeSysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale, marketing, and distribution of food and related products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging. At a $40.42B market cap, Sysco Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through U.S.
Market Cap
$40.42B
Beta
0.64
P/E (TTM)
22.45
P/E (Fwd)
15.33
EPS (TTM)
$3.66
EPS (Fwd)
$5.36
ROE
77.7%
ROA
8.0%
Cash
$1.79B
Total Debt
$15.05B
Free CF
$1.91B
52W Change
5.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SYY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, SYY finished 5.05% above its 150-day moving average ($78.27) and 4.06% above its 200-day moving average ($79.01). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SYY overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, SYY's RSI(14) was 72.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Sysco Corporation carries $15.05B in total debt against $1.79B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $1.91B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 77.7% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 8.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $68.64B (2022) to $84.55B (2026), reflecting a 23% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.64 suggests SYY is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing SYY's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.