Sysco stock edges lower as August 4 earnings set the tone
Published on 08/27/2026 at 13:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sysco Corp. (US8718291078) opened at $83.28 on August 27, 2026, and the company carried a $39.90 billion market cap and a 12-month range of $68.19 to $91.85. The latest quarter, reported on August 4, 2026, showed $22.12 billion in revenue and $1.53 in EPS, both above consensus.
August 4 sets the frame
The August 4, 2026 quarterly print showed revenue up 4.7% year over year to $22.12 billion, while EPS improved to $1.53 from $1.48 a year earlier. Net margin was 2.08%, and the quarter landed $0.02 above the $1.51 EPS estimate and $170 million above the $21.95 billion revenue estimate.
That mix matters because Sysco is still running a low-margin model even after the beat. A 2.08% net margin on $22.12 billion in sales leaves less room for disappointment than the topline headline suggests.
Guidance still matters
Current guidance points to FY 2027 EPS of $5.025 to $5.117 and Q1 2027 EPS of $1.180 to $1.200. Analysts also expect $5.12 EPS for the current fiscal year, which places the company close to the midpoint of management's range.
The comparison is useful: the midpoint of the full-year range is $5.071, while the analyst view sits at $5.12. That gap is small, but it shows expectations are already leaning toward the upper half of the company's outlook.
Conference date ahead
Sysco said on August 26, 2026 that it will webcast its presentation at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The company also listed investor contact details in the announcement, keeping the calendar visible for the next event-driven read-through.
For investors, that date gives the shares a near-term catalyst beyond the quarterly report. The stock is still trading between the August 27 opening level of $83.28 and the $91.85 12-month high.
What Sysco sells
Sysco's foodservice distribution model reaches restaurants, healthcare accounts and other institutional buyers through a broad logistics network. The business is built on volume, pricing and delivery reliability rather than high margin per order.
Price and venue
Sysco stock trades on the NYSE under SYY, and the latest quote context points to an $83.28 opening price on August 27, 2026. The market value of $39.90 billion and the $68.19 to $91.85 12-month range frame the current valuation backdrop.
Investor facts
Company: Sysco Corp.
ISIN: US8718291078
Ticker: SYY
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 27, 2026): $83.28 USD
Market cap: $39.90 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Food Distributors
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: September 9, 2026
