Why Sysco Corporation’s (SYY) Stock Is Down 11.78%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
August 01, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Sysco Corporation before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Sysco Corporation’s stock price such as:

  • Sysco Corporation’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Sysco Corporation’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for SYY from analysts
  • SYY’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Before we jump into Sysco Corporation’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. It serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing facilities, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Sysco Corporation’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Sysco Corporation’s stock price was $85.240.

Sysco Corporation is up 0.63% from its previous closing price of $84.710.

During the last market session, Sysco Corporation’s stock traded between $84.070 and $85.690. Currently, there are approximately 479.34 million shares outstanding for Sysco Corporation.

Sysco Corporation’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 23.7, which is high compared to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry median of 22.5. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Sysco Corporation Stock Price History

Sysco Corporation’s (SYY) price is currently up 1.99% so far this month.

During the month of July, Sysco Corporation’s stock price has reached a high of $86.650 and a low of $79.910.

Over the last year, Sysco Corporation has hit prices as high as $91.845 and as low as $68.190. Year to date, Sysco Corporation’s stock is up 15.67%.

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What Caused Sysco Corporation Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Sysco Corporation’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Sysco Corporation’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Sysco Corporation’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Sysco Corporation’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Sysco Corporation (SYY) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Sysco Corporation

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, Sysco Corporation has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 0.98%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 56 and is considered to be Average.

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Sysco Corporation Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, Sysco Corporation’s stock price is $85.240, which is up 0.63% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Sysco Corporation stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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