Sysco (HAM:SYY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


HAM:SYY Sysco Corp HAM:SYY
88 GF Score
Price €72.84
GF Value €71.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sysco HAM:SYY +0.47% 88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates HAM:SYY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Sysco ranks worse than 62.98% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:SYY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.26
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sysco was 1.26. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.51.

HAM:SYY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.98% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs HAM:SYY: 0.24

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Sysco is 1.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sysco was 4.59%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 2.44%.

Sysco's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.47.

During the past 12 months, Sysco's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sysco was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 2.90% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Sysco (HAM:SYY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sysco Annual Data
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Sysco Quarterly Data
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HAM:SYY vs USFD, PFGC, CHEF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sysco Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0/ 3.867
=0.00

Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.467/ 0.813
=0.57

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 mean?
Sysco (HAM:SYY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sysco and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sysco ranks #114 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sysco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sysco's value of 0.57 is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sysco ranks #114 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sysco has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sysco's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to USFD and PFGC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sysco ranks #114 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sysco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sysco's value of 0.57 is 54.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sysco's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Sysco has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sysco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 54.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sysco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sysco's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sysco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sysco (HAM:SYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.93, compared to a current price of €72.84 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 54.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Sysco's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sysco (HAM:SYY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sysco (HAM:SYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sysco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €72.84 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.93. GuruFocus considers Sysco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SYY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €71.93 vs. price of €72.84 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#114 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sysco Business Description

Address 1390 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77077-2099
Sysco is the largest US foodservice distributor with 18% share of the highly fragmented $377 billion domestic market. It distributes roughly 500,000 food and nonfood products to restaurants (60% of fiscal 2025 revenue), education and government buildings (8%), healthcare facilities (8%), travel and leisure (7%), and other locations (17%) where individuals consume away-from-home meals. In fiscal 2025, 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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