Sysco Corporation (SYY) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Sysco Corporation is a foodservice distributor that supplies food, beverages, and related products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other foodservice customers. The company operates distribution networks across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, SYY is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

SYY currently ranks #31 of 64 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $80.05
Sector: Consumer Defensive
12-month range: $71.63–$90.48

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: High
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Overvalued

What our data shows for SYY

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for SYY, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $71.63–$90.48.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 31.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent SYY news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for SYY is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Sysco Corporation (SYY) Secures $750 Million Term Loan to Fund JRD Acquisition (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-05)
TickrTrends take: Sysco's $750 million term loan financing for the JRD acquisition demonstrates management's commitment to expanding its foodservice distribution capabilities through strategic M&A activity. Given TickrTrends' undervalued assessment, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor how this acquisition integrates operationally and impacts near-term debt levels relative to cash generation in the Consumer Defensive sector. The financing structure and subsequent earnings accretion from JRD will be key data points to assess whether the market's current pricing appropriately reflects the company's growth trajectory and debt management through this acquisition.
Billionaire Daniel Loeb Is Betting on These 2 Non-AI Stocks (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: Daniel Loeb's investment in Sysco Corporation reflects confidence in the company despite the market's current emphasis on artificial intelligence-focused equities. Given TickrTrends' assessment that SYY is undervalued, this high-profile backing from a prominent investor may validate the disconnect between market pricing and fundamental value in the Consumer Defensive sector. Valuation-conscious investors should monitor whether such endorsements from major shareholders influence institutional buying patterns and help narrow the gap between SYY's current valuation and its intrinsic worth.
D.E. Shaw Sees Value in Sysco (SYY) as AI and Restaurant Depot Offer New Growth Opportunities (insidermonkey.com, 2026-08-28)
TickrTrends take: D.E. Shaw's investment activity in Sysco suggests institutional recognition of potential catalysts that the market may not have fully priced into the stock. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor how the company executes on AI-driven operational efficiencies and Restaurant Depot integration, as successful implementation of these initiatives could narrow any valuation discount. The Consumer Defensive sector backdrop provides Sysco with relative stability, making the combination of undervaluation and identified growth opportunities a consideration for value-oriented analysis.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SYY showed a shift in momentum assessment this week, with the momentum indicator moving from a B rating to none. Despite this change in momentum classification, the current valuation verdict for the Consumer Defensive sector company remains Undervalued.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is SYY stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), SYY is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is SYY's TickrTrends verdict?

SYY's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does SYY compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?

SYY ranks #31 of 64 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is SYY overbought or oversold?

SYY's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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