Sysco Corporation (SYY)
Consumer Staples ยท Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products
Sysco Corporation (SYY) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers Sysco Corporation in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products. Kevin Hourican is its chief executive officer. The company reports 75,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.sysco.com.
About Sysco Corporation
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the US, with an 18% share of the $377 billion vertical. The firm sells and distributes over 500,000 food and nonfood products to about 730,000 customer locations, primarily serving restaurants, which represented 60% of fiscal 2025 sales. The balance of sales stems from healthcare facilities (8%), education and government clients (8%), travel and leisure customers (7%), and other smaller end markets (17%), like cafeterias. By segment, Sysco earns the bulk of its revenue from its US foodservice operations (70%), followed by its international footprint (18%), SYGMA, which focuses on quick-service logistics (10%), and other (2%). The pending Jetro Restaurant Depot deal stands to add $16 billion in sales upon close, expected in fiscal 2027.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,614 institutions reported holding SYY, with 420.4 million shares worth $35.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on SYY
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- SYY ownership: all 1,614 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- SYY financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sysco Corporation do?
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the US, with an 18% share of the $377 billion vertical.
What sector is SYY in?
SentiSense classifies Sysco Corporation in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products.
Where does SYY stock trade?
Sysco Corporation (SYY) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Sysco Corporation?
Kevin Hourican is the chief executive officer of Sysco Corporation.