Sysco (SYY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$76.97 +0.42 (+0.55%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Sysco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sysco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for SYY.

Consensus Price Target

$85.93
11.64% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sysco, the average price target is $85.93. The highest price target for SYY is $95.00, while the lowest price target for SYY is $79.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.64% from the current price of $76.97.

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SYY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$85.93	$85.77	$85.55	$83.30
Forecasted Upside	11.64% Upside	14.24% Upside	13.77% Upside	13.29% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.64% Upside	46.09% Upside	14.53% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/18/2024	Melius Research 0 of 5 stars	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$91.00 ➝ $95.00	+19.12%
10/30/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$87.00 ➝ $82.00	+9.88%
9/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $88.00	+13.18%
7/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $88.00	+14.90%
7/18/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$91.00 ➝ $87.00	+15.92%
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7/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$82.00 ➝ $81.00	+11.57%
6/24/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$87.00 ➝ $85.00	+15.13%
5/28/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Heinbockel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$85.00	+16.52%
5/23/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $86.00	+17.52%
5/23/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $85.00	+16.37%
5/1/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$92.00 ➝ $87.00	+18.69%
5/1/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$83.00 ➝ $79.00	+8.17%
1/31/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+11.36%
5/3/2023	51job Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/3/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$94.00 ➝ $88.00	+16.09%
2/2/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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 shown strong revenue growth, reporting $20.48 billion in revenue for the latest quarter, which exceeded analysts' expectations of $20.47 billion. This indicates robust demand and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid market capitalization of $39.66 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for growth in the food distribution sector.
Sysco Co. has a favorable P/E ratio of 20.75, suggesting that the stock may be reasonably valued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive option for investors looking for growth.
Recent investments from large institutional investors, such as Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. purchasing $2.16 million worth of shares, indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
As of the latest trading session, Sysco Co. shares are priced at $80.73, which is near its 52-week high of $82.89, suggesting strong market interest and potential for further appreciation.

Sysco
Bear Case

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

Sysco Co. reported an EPS of $1.09 for the latest quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.04, which may raise concerns about its earnings performance.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.38, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Insider selling has been observed, with insiders selling 35,279 shares worth approximately $2.79 million in the last three months, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some lowering their price targets, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The current ratio of 1.26, while above 1, suggests that the company has just enough short-term assets to cover its liabilities, which may not provide a strong buffer in times of financial stress.

SYY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sysco is $85.93, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $79.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sysco in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SYY shares.
: According to analysts, Sysco's stock has a predicted upside of 11.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Sysco's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Sysco has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, Melius, Melius Research, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Sysco more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Sysco is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SYY compares to other companies.

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Sysco (SYY) Stock Forecast & Price Target