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Sysco is the largest US foodservice distributor with 17% share of the highly fragmented $370 billion domestic market. It distributes roughly 500,000 food and nonfood products to restaurants (62% of fiscal 2024 revenue), education and government buildings (7%), travel and leisure (6%), healthcare facilities (7%), and other locations (18%) where individuals consume away-from-home meals. In fiscal 2024, 70% of the firm's revenue was derived from its US foodservice operations, while its international (18%), quick-service logistics (10%), and other (2%) segments contributed the rest.

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Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of Sysco Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYY/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast from&nbsp;$85&nbsp;to&nbsp;$83.</a>
For the second quarter, adjusted EBITDA of $969 million fell slightly short of the analyst&#8217;s estimate of $975 million and the consensus of $973 million, primarily due to operating costs, despite gains <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43267885/sysco-posts-q2-earnings-above-street-view-as-operating-income-improves" rel="noreferrer noopener">from a sale-leaseback arrangement.</a>
Total sales of $20.151 billion were close to the analyst&#8217;s estimate of $20.218 billion and the consensus of $20.097 billion and EPS of $0.93 exceeded both the analyst&#8217;s estimate and consensus of $0.92, driven by a lower-than-expected adjusted tax rate.
For the second quarter, US Foodservice (USFS) case growth slowed to 1.4%, down from 2.7% in the first quarter.
Although restaurant traffic improved by approximately 200 basis points, the company faced more challenging comparisons and was impacted by weather conditions, particularly in the Southeast, Florida, and Texas, said the analyst.
Looking ahead, the analyst expects USFS case growth to pick up due to macro tailwinds, improved sales team stability after changes to compensation structures, and a stronger sales force.
The analyst remains optimistic that SYY&#8217;s initiatives to boost sales, favorable macro trends, and efforts to expand margins will drive accelerated EBITDA growth and enhance its multiple.
However, the company&#8217;s relatively weak independent case growth, particularly compared to restaurant traffic trends, cautions the analyst and limits expectations for a significant upside in the stock.
Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel reiterated a Buy rating on the shares with a $85&nbsp;price forecast.
According to the analyst&#8217;s discussions with investors, concerns have been raised about the ongoing weakness in local case growth despite the continued ramp-up of the sales force expansion.
Addressing this challenge is likely the most critical factor influencing the stock&#8217;s performance in the coming quarters. If local case growth turns positive, it could lead to significant upside, but if the efforts fall short, it may result in a reduction of the sales force expansion, opined the analyst.
Since investments in the sales force typically align with local case growth and easier year-ago comparisons are approaching, the analyst anticipates a return to positive growth by the first half of 2026.
Price Action: SYY shares are trading higher by 0.30% at $72.50  at the last check Wednesday.
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Sysco's Sales Perform Well, But Case Growth Concerns Weigh On Stock, Say Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass maintains Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $79 to $77.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Sysco, Lowers Price Target to $77

Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel reiterates Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $85 price target.

Guggenheim Reiterates Buy on Sysco, Maintains $85 Price Target

UBS analyst Mark Carden maintains Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $87 to $86.

UBS Maintains Buy on Sysco, Lowers Price Target to $86

Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintains Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $85 to $83.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Sysco, Lowers Price Target to $83

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $93 to $85.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Sysco, Lowers Price Target to $85

Sysco Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) reported fourth-quarter FY24 sales growth of 4.7% to $20.20 billion, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43263239/sysco-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-results">analyst consensus estimate of $20.10 billion</a>.
U.S. Foodservice operations sales rose 4.1% Y/Y, and International Foodservice sales grew 3.6%.
Gross profit increased 3.9% Y/Y to $3.7 billion, and the gross margin compressed 11 basis point to 18.1%.
The operating margin contracted 10 basis points to 3.5%, and operating income for the quarter rose 1.7% to $712 million. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 3 basis points to 3.9%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% Y/Y to $969 million in the quarter. Adjusted EPS of $0.93 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">beat the consensus </a>estimate of $0.92.
Sysco held $793 million in cash and equivalents as of Dec 28. Operating cash flow for six months totaled $498 million, with a free cash flow of $331 million.
During the first 26 weeks of fiscal year 2025, Sysco returned $803 million to shareholders via $300 million of share repurchases and $503 million of dividends.
"Our International business was particularly strong, delivering a 14.5% increase in operating income, and a 26.5% increase in adjusted operating income," said Kevin Hourican, Sysco's CEO.
Price Action: SYY shares are trading higher by 0.70% at $77.40 at the last check Tuesday.

Sysco Posts Q2 Earnings Above Street View As Operating Income Improves

Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) just disclosed its Q2 earnings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 08:00 AM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Sysco missed estimated earnings by 0.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.93 versus an estimate of $0.93.
Revenue was up $863.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
The company missed on EPS by $0.04 in the previous quarter, leading to a 0.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Sysco's past performance:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>0.95</td>
<td>0.88</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.89</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>20.46B</td>
<td>20.55B</td>
<td>19.74B</td>
<td>19.34B</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>20.48B</td>
<td>20.56B</td>
<td>19.38B</td>
<td>19.29B</td>
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New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Sysco management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $4.57 and $4.61 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Sysco <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYY/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Sysco Earnings Report: Q2 Overview

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Sysco shares are trading lower. The company reported Q2 financial results.

Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.92 by 1.09 percent. This is a 4.49 percent increase over earnings of $0.89 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $20.20 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $20.10 billion by 0.48 percent. This is a 4.73 percent increase over sales of $19.29 billion the same period last year.

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Sysco Q2 2025 Adj EPS $0.93 Beats $0.92 Estimate, Sales $20.20B Beat $20.10B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 28, 2025

Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass maintains Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $82 to $79.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Sysco, Lowers Price Target to $79

Sysco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.80 million shares sold short, which is 3.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sysco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736883915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sysco has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sysco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sysco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Sysco?

BofA Securities analysts Sara Senatore and Katherine Griffin expressed their views on the restaurant industry for the year ahead 2025.
The analysts expect slow but still healthy job growth to support restaurant demand, industry pricing to moderate, and promotional activity to rise as input prices fall.
Notably, the analysts write that the industry growth in 2024 aligned with historical averages—Blackbox industry SSSG was -0.2% compared to the 2013-2019 average of -0.1%, and PCE growth was +4.9% versus the pre-COVID average of +5.1%, according to the analysts.
However, the analysts add that growth patterns were atypical, with fine dining and traditional Quickservice underperforming, while midscale and casual dining performed better.
Senatore and Griffin attribute this shift to a reversion to pre-COVID consumption behaviors and expect more typical industry trends in 2025.
The analysts maintain a Buy rating on Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sbux/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $117</a>.
The analysts remain confident in the brand&#8217;s strength and the potential to reallocate resources to more productive areas.
Also, the analysts reiterated an Underperform rating on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), expecting reinvestment needs to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/qsr/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">constrain topline and EPS growth</a>.
Also, the analysts cut the revenue forecasts for QSR, anticipating increased competitive pressures.
On the other hand, Senatore and Griffin lowered the price forecast on Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dnut/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $14 from $17 prior</a>.
The analysts also lowered the company&#8217;s estimates, reflecting slightly lower topline growth and higher operating expenses in the first half of 2025.
Meanwhile, the analysts maintained a price forecast of $87 for Sysco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>), and higher EBITDA estimates reflected lower operating expense assumptions.
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Sysco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.65 million shares sold short, which is 3.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sysco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735238716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sysco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sysco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sysco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Sysco's Recent Short Interest

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Sysco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.35 million shares sold short, which is 2.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.34 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sysco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733858116_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sysco has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sysco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sysco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.08%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Disclosed on November 19, Sheila Talton, Director at Sysco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Talton's recent move involves selling 2,900 shares of Sysco. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000096021/000009602124000213//Archives/edgar/data/96021/000009602124000213/0000096021-24-000213-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total value is $216,427.
The latest market snapshot at Wednesday morning reveals Sysco shares down by 0.56%, trading at $73.98.
<h3>About Sysco</h3>
Sysco is the largest US foodservice distributor with 17% share of the highly fragmented $370 billion domestic market. It distributes roughly 500,000 food and nonfood products to restaurants (62% of fiscal 2024 revenue), education and government buildings (7%), travel and leisure (6%), healthcare facilities (7%), and other locations (18%) where individuals consume away-from-home meals. In fiscal 2024, 70% of the firm's revenue was derived from its US foodservice operations, while its international (18%), quick-service logistics (10%), and other (2%) segments contributed the rest.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Sysco's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: Sysco displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.4%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 18.32%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Sysco's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.0.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.08, Sysco faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 19.13 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Sysco's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 0.47, Sysco's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 11.7 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000096021">Check Out The Full List Of Sysco's Insider Trades.</a>
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The food maker industry is evolving rapidly due to a surge in demand for organic and locally sourced products, driven by consumers' increasing interest in health and sustainability. So, let's analyze Sysco (SYY) and Freshpet (FRPT) to determine which food stock is poised for growth. Read more... The advancements in food technology, such as precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, and AI-driven food formulation, revolutionize production processes and enable the creation of novel products. The growing use of smart packaging reflects an increased focus on food safety and traceability. Revenue in the food market is expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/food/united-states">CAGR of 4.1% by 2029</a>.
Moreover, the ready-to-eat food industry is experiencing significant transformation driven by evolving demand for organic and locally sourced products and lifestyle changes. Modern consumers are increasingly seeking <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/ready-to-eat-food-market">convenient meal solutions</a> that align with their fast-paced lifestyles while maintaining nutritional value. People have even become <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/pet-food-market-100554">attentive to their pets' nutritional needs</a>.
Against this backdrop, let's compare two food maker stocks, Sysco Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">SYY</a>) and Freshpet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FRPT/">FRPT</a>), to analyze which food stock is poised for growth.
The Case for Sysco Corporation stock
Valued at $36.20 billion by market cap, Sysco Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">SYY</a>) engages in the marketing and distributing various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry internationally. The company operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations; International Foodservice Operation; SYGMA; and other segments.
SYY's stock has gained marginally over the past six months to close the last trading session at $73.70.
On December 18, SYY announced a new partnership with Square to assist restaurants of all sizes to succeed and work smarter by leveraging powerful technology. The collaboration will allow SYY's customers to receive a compelling processing fee rebate and hardware credits when enrolling through Sysco.
On October 14, SYY introduced 19 innovative, labor-saving concepts nationwide, made available exclusively for SYY customers through its Cutting-Edge Solutions platform. The offered solutions enhanced efficiency and increased creativity.
In terms of the trailing-12-month ROCE, SYY's 89.64% is 721.6% higher than the 10.91% industry average. Likewise, its 14.87% trailing-12-month ROTC is 106.9% higher than the 7.19% industry average.
For the first quarter that ended September 28, 2024, SYY's sales grew 4.4% year-over-year to $20.48 billion. The company's non-GAAP gross profit increased 2.7% from the year-ago value to $3.75 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income came in at $873 million, up 2.2% from the previous year's quarter.
Furthermore, the company's net earnings stood at $540 million and $1.09 per share for the quarter. Also, its adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% from the prior-year quarter to $1.07 billion.
Street expects SYY's revenue for the second quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 4.2% year-over-year to $20.10 billion. The company's EPS for the same period is expected to grow 3.8% from the prior year's quarter to $0.92. Moreover, it has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
SYY's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall A rating, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
SYY has a B grade for Value and Stability. It is ranked #6 out of 75 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for SYY (Quality, Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum).
The Case for Freshpet, Inc. stock
Valued at $7.67 billion by market cap, Freshpet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FRPT/">FRPT</a>) manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
FRPT's stock has gained 18.6% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $158.03.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBIT margin, FRPT's 3.67% is 62.3% lower than the 9.74% industry average. Likewise, its 10.71% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> is 17.5% lower than the industry average of 12.98%.
FRPT's net sales for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, increased 26.3% year-over-year to $253.40 million. The company's total comprehensive income and net income per share attributable to common stockholders of FRPT came in at $12.50 million and $0.24.
Street expects FRPT's revenue for the quarter ending March 2025 to increase 23.8% year-over-year to $277.04 million. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to decline 38.2% year-over-year to $0.23.
FRPT's bleak fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall D rating, translating to a Sell in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an F grade for Value and a D for Momentum. Within the same industry, FRPT is ranked #70.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see FRPT's ratings for Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FRPT/">here</a>.
Sysco Corporation (SYY) vs. Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT): Which Food Stock Is Poised for Growth?
The food maker market is increasingly gravitating towards healthier and more sustainable food options. This shift is driven by a growing awareness of the impact of food choices on personal health and the environment (even in the pet-care market).
As a result, there is a rising demand for plant-based and organic products, as well as a preference for locally grown and ethically sourced ingredients, thereby driving growth in the food industry. 
Both SYY and FRPT stand to capitalize on the burgeoning industry trends. However, SYY's higher profitability favors it as the better food maker stock pick.
Our research shows that the odds of success increase when one invests in stocks with an Overall Rating of Strong Buy or Buy. View all the top-rated stocks in the Food Makers industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">here</a>.
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SYY shares were trading at $74.64 per share on Friday afternoon, up $0.94 (+1.28%). Year-to-date, SYY has declined -1.72%, versus a 3.67% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

Her fundamental approach to analyzing stocks helps investors identify the best investment opportunities.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=nidhi-agarwal">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/syy-frpt-sysco-corporation-syy-vs-freshpet-inc-frpt-which-food-stock/>Sysco Corporation (SYY) vs. Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT): Which Food Stock Is Poised for Growth?</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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