Should I buy Sysco (SYY) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Morgan Stanley — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (425 calls tested). It aims for $88 (+11 %), call made on July 17, 2026, maturing on July 17, 2027 (89 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Sysco
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 82 % | +10.7 % | 11 | $100 +27% |
| Piper Sandler | 56 % | +7.8 % | 9 | $84 +6% |
| JP Morgan | 58 % | +5.6 % | 19 | $95 +20% |
| UBS | 75 % | +5.3 % | 12 | $95 +20% |
| Guggenheim | 67 % | +4.6 % | 6 | $90 +14% |
| Truist Securities | 64 % | +3.2 % | 11 | $94 +19% |
| BMO Capital | 57 % | +3.0 % | 14 | $77 -3% |
| Barclays | 45 % | -3.2 % | 22 | $86 +9% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $86, i.e. +9% from the current price ($79).
- The most reliable firm on SYY, Wells Fargo (82% hit rate, 11 scored calls), targets $100 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (+27%) in its most recent call, and $92 (call made on January 28, 2026, maturing on January 28, 2027) (+16%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (2.6% yield), raised for 38 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on SYY
Median target $86 (+9%) · 7 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Sysco now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 43% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $86 (+9%), and Wells Fargo (most reliable on SYY, 82%) targets $100. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~22). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Sysco?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($86) is still +9% above the current price ($79) (most reliable on SYY: Wells Fargo, 82%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Sysco still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($79) and its estimated value: analysts target $86 on median (+9%), with 43% buys (most reliable on SYY: Wells Fargo, 82%). Cross-check with their real reliability on SYY and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying SYY?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Sysco profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).