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SYY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

SYY has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.61 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.36%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.61
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.33%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.39%
Payout Ratio 47.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 8.9% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 46.5% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Food Distributors

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SPTN 900 M 4.77% 7.37%
SYY 39,429 M 3.36% 4.39%
ANDE 1,376 M 2.43% 5.74%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SPTN 900 M 2.47% 99.0%
SYY 39,429 M 2.33% 93.5%
ANDE 1,376 M -4.03% 99.2%

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ANDE
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ACOMO
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SYY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-24 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.54 5.9% 0.7%
2025-04-04 2025-04-04 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.68%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-01-24 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.68%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.67%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.51 2% 0.73%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.63%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.67%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.78%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.5 2% 0.68%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.63%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.64%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.65%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-22 Quarterly 0.49 4.3% 0.58%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-22 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.57%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.59%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-22 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.58%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-07-23 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% 0.61%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.57%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.59%
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.72%
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-07-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-24 Quarterly 0.45 15.4% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.39 8.3% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-22 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-22 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-01-22 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-23 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-02 2015-07-24 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-23 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-24 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-01-24 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-07-02 2013-07-05 2013-07-26 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

SYY Dividend FAQ

Sysco Corporation is a leading food distribution company operating in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France. The company distributes a wide range of food and non-food products to various foodservice venues, such as restaurants, hospitals, schools, and hotels.

What is the Dividend Yield of SYY?

As of September 2025, SYY`s dividend yield is 3.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.61 USD by the current share price of 82.46.

Does SYY pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SYY paid a dividend of 2.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-03 and the payout was 0.54 USD.

How often does SYY pay dividends?

SYY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SYY has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-03.

Will SYY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.54 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sysco (SYY) is 2025-10-03.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SYY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sysco (SYY) is 2025-10-03.

What is the Dividend Growth of SYY?

SYY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.33% per year.
Weak growth: SYY's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SYY?

SYY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.39%. If you bought SYY's shares at 56.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SYY?

SYY Payout Consistency is 93.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Sysco has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SYY have a good Dividend Yield?

SYY`s 3.36% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SYY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SYY is 47.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SYY?

SYY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SYY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SYY`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Sysco`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.49% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Sysco ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2000-12-18 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 699,776,000
1986 710,688,000 +1.56%
1987 720,944,000 +1.44%
1988 721,808,000 +0.12%
1989 674,000,000 -6.62%
1990 675,000,000 +0.15%
1991 730,000,000 +8.15%
1992 691,428,600 -5.28%
1993 695,000,000 +0.52%
1994 705,555,600 +1.52%
1995 707,000,000 +0.2%
1996 694,545,500 -1.76%
1997 693,750,000 -0.11%
1998 664,615,400 -4.2%
1999 667,088,000 +0.37%
2000 675,760,000 +1.3%
2001 671,799,400 -0.59%
2002 664,083,300 -1.15%
2003 661,633,000 -0.37%
2004 652,993,100 -1.31%
2005 627,147,800 -3.96%
2006 628,429,800 +0.2%
2007 614,620,200 -2.2%
2008 598,233,400 -2.67%
2009 593,372,500 -0.81%
2010 587,110,300 -1.06%
2011 587,034,200 -0.01%
2012 589,751,900 +0.46%
2013 587,926,300 -0.31%
2014 595,911,700 +1.36%
2015 571,452,100 -4.1%
2016 550,372,100 -3.69%
2017 527,249,600 -4.2%
2018 524,600,500 -0.5%
2019 515,517,800 -1.73%
2020 512,742,800 -0.54%
2021 514,574,900 +0.36%
2022 510,145,800 -0.86%
2023 505,929,300 -0.83%
2024 492,803,800 -2.59%
2025 483,381,300 -1.91%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-13 04:06