Sysco Corporation

SYY · Consumer Defensive

About Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Sysco Corporation is a Food Distribution company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

SYY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution

Key Statistics

Current Price
$81.60
Market Cap
$39.08B
52-Week High
$91.85
52-Week Low
$67.12
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution

$1,000 Invested in Sysco Corporation (SYY)

1 Year
$1,180
+18%
3 Years
$1,215
+21%
5 Years
$1,151
+15%
10 Years
$2,300
+130%
Since IPO
$1,150,935
+114993%

How much would $1,000 invested in SYY be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SYY 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Sysco Corporation (SYY) in 2025 would be worth $1,180 as of May 2026, representing a +18.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYY 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Sysco Corporation (SYY) in 2023 would be worth $1,215 as of May 2026, representing a +21.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYY 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Sysco Corporation (SYY) in 2021 would be worth $1,151 as of May 2026, representing a +15.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYY 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Sysco Corporation (SYY) in 2016 would be worth $2,300 as of May 2026, representing a +130.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYY at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Sysco Corporation (SYY) at IPO would be worth $1,150,935 as of May 2026, representing a +114993.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.42%
Positive Months
340
54% of 634
Negative Months
251
40% of 634
Data Period
52+ years
634 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+43.8%)
Best month on avg: April (+2.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-31.5%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.5%)

Over the past 52+ years (634 months), Sysco Corporation (SYY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +0.68%. The stock had 340 positive months (54%) and 251 negative months (40%). The best month in SYY's history was January 1975 with a +43.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -31.5%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.5%), and June the weakest (-0.5%).

SYY's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +75.4%, and the worst was 1974 at -61.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Sysco Corporation (SYY) has delivered an average annual return of +17.58% with a median return of +12.47%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.58%. The stock posted gains in 39 years (74%) and losses in 14 years (26%).

SYY's best year was 1982 with a +98.11% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -50.31%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SYY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 30 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+17.58%
Best Year
1982 (+98.11%)
Worst Year
1974 (-50.31%)
Positive Years
39/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +11.55% $73.15 $81.60
2025 -0.98% $73.88 $73.15
2024 +7.41% $68.78 $73.88
2023 -1.70% $69.97 $68.78
2022 -0.33% $70.20 $69.97
2021 +8.29% $64.82 $70.20
2020 -10.40% $72.35 $64.82
2019 +39.64% $51.81 $72.35
2018 +5.48% $49.12 $51.81
2017 +12.47% $43.67 $49.12
2016 +38.76% $31.47 $43.67
2015 +5.77% $29.76 $31.47
2014 +13.40% $26.24 $29.76
2013 +18.90% $22.07 $26.24
2012 +11.88% $19.73 $22.07
2011 +3.50% $19.06 $19.73
2010 +7.95% $17.66 $19.06
2009 +26.74% $13.93 $17.66
2008 -23.47% $18.20 $13.93
2007 -13.21% $20.97 $18.20
2006 +20.97% $17.34 $20.97
2005 -17.25% $20.95 $17.34
2004 +3.69% $20.20 $20.95
2003 +26.84% $15.93 $20.20
2002 +15.52% $13.79 $15.93
2001 -11.70% $15.62 $13.79
2000 +53.47% $10.18 $15.62
1999 +45.61% $6.99 $10.18
1998 +22.18% $5.72 $6.99
1997 +41.97% $4.03 $5.72
1996 +2.42% $3.93 $4.03
1995 +28.20% $3.07 $3.93
1994 -10.65% $3.43 $3.07
1993 +12.12% $3.06 $3.43
1992 +14.16% $2.68 $3.06
1991 +39.68% $1.92 $2.68
1990 +6.99% $1.80 $1.92
1989 +65.62% $1.08 $1.80
1988 +43.41% $0.76 $1.08
1987 -9.18% $0.83 $0.76
1986 +34.08% $0.62 $0.83
1985 +33.58% $0.46 $0.62
1984 -7.90% $0.50 $0.46
1983 -7.32% $0.54 $0.50
1982 +98.11% $0.27 $0.54
1981 +51.67% $0.18 $0.27
1980 +70.38% $0.11 $0.18
1979 +26.61% $0.08 $0.11
1978 +35.40% $0.06 $0.08
1977 +27.78% $0.05 $0.06
1976 -8.70% $0.05 $0.05
1975 +72.50% $0.03 $0.05
1974 -50.31% $0.06 $0.03

Frequently Asked Questions: SYY

What sector is SYY in?

SYY operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Food Distribution industry.

How has SYY performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, SYY has posted gains in 39 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +98.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SYY?

You can invest in SYY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SYY.

Last updated: 3/24/2026