Sysco (SYY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Sysco?

Sysco has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Citigroup , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , Melius Research , Morgan Stanley , Sanford C. Bernstein , and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

$83.07 +1.34 (+1.64%)

Closing price 07/24/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$83.10 +0.03 (+0.03%)

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Sysco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
7

Buy
8

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sysco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for SYY.

Consensus Price Target

$88.00
5.94% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sysco, the average price target is $88.00. The highest price target for SYY is $100.00, while the lowest price target for SYY is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.94% from the current price of $83.07.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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SYY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/25/25 to 7/25/26	1 Month Ago 6/25/25 to 6/25/26	3 Months Ago 4/26/25 to 4/26/26	1 Year Ago 7/25/24 to 7/25/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$88.00	$88.15	$87.85	$83.23
Forecasted Upside	5.94% Upside	9.03% Upside	14.70% Upside	3.72% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

SYY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SYY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Sysco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Sysco	Consumer Staples Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.44	2.10	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.94% Upside	136.03% Upside	14.29% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SYY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/22/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Karen Holthouse Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
7/16/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	John Glass 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$84.00 ➝ $88.00	+7.19%
7/7/2026	Melius Research 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
6/26/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C+)
4/29/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Danilo Gargiulo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform	$90.00 ➝ $85.00	+15.88%
4/29/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $86.00	+17.46%
4/28/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$84.00	+14.52%
4/7/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Mullan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$83.00 ➝ $77.00	+5.70%
4/2/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Carden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+26.22%
4/2/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Heinbockel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+25.88%
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2/19/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Kelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $100.00	+11.96%
1/29/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
1/28/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
1/28/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jake Bartlett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$90.00 ➝ $94.00	+11.73%
1/28/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Ivankoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $87.00	+3.68%
1/28/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Samuelson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+13.21%
7/18/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kendall Toscano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$81.00 ➝ $93.00	+18.41%

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Should I Buy Sysco Stock? SYY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Sysco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Sysco
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sysco Co.:

Sysco Co. has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 4.7%, indicating a solid demand for its products and services.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.55, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.20, providing a yield of around 2.6%.
With a return on equity of over 100%, Sysco Co. showcases its ability to generate significant profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
The current stock price is around $70, making it an attractive option for investors looking for potential growth in the foodservice distribution sector.
Sysco Co. operates a vast network of distribution centers and delivery fleets, positioning itself as a one-stop supplier, which enhances its competitive advantage in the market.

Sysco
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Sysco Co. for these reasons:

The company's recent revenue of $20.52 billion fell slightly short of analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future growth targets.
Sysco Co. has a net margin of 2.08%, which is relatively low compared to industry standards, indicating that profitability may be constrained.
The dividend payout ratio is around 60.94%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders, which may limit funds available for reinvestment in the business.
Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 4.59 for the current fiscal year, which may not be sufficient to excite investors looking for higher growth rates.
As a global foodservice distribution company, Sysco Co. is exposed to fluctuations in food prices and supply chain disruptions, which could impact its operational efficiency and profitability.

SYY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sysco is $88.00, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sysco in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SYY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SYY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Sysco's stock has a predicted upside of 5.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Sysco's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Sysco has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Sysco more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Sysco is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.10. Learn more on how SYY compares to other companies.

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Sysco (SYY) Stock Forecast & Price Target