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Sysco Corporation (SYY) FCF Payout Ratio: 52.77%

Is Sysco Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Sysco Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 52.77% is 11% below its 5-year average of 59.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.73%–82.82%).

The FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY) is 52.77%. It is above its 12-month average by 2.59% (51.44%).

SYY FCF Payout Ratio Chart

SYY FCF Payout Ratio
56.15%+20.15% 1Y
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SYY Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

SYY Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

SYY FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

52.77%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

51.44%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

58.42%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

59.54%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

59.00%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

75.86%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

70.19%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+2.59%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-9.68%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-11.38%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.57%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-30.44%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-24.82%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

52.8%

Earnings Payout Ratio

57.8%

Dividend Yield

2.74%

FCF Yield

5.27%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$1.78B$1.00B56.1%
2024$2.16B$1.01B46.7%
2023$2.08B$996.00M48.0%
2022$1.16B$959.00M82.8%
2021$1.43B$917.56M64.0%
2020$898.26M$856.31M95.3%
2019$1.72B$775.43M45.1%
2018$1.47B$722.16M49.2%
2017$1.55B$698.65M45.2%
2016$1.46B$698.87M47.8%
2015$1.01B$695.27M68.7%
2014$969.61M$667.22M68.8%
2013$999.73M$648.25M64.8%
2012$619.68M$622.87M100.5%
2011$455.08M$597.07M131.2%
2010$290.82M$579.76M199.4%
2009$1.11B$548.25M49.3%
2008$1.08B$497.47M46.1%
2007$799.68M$445.42M55.7%
2006$614.50M$397.54M64.7%
2005$801.96M$357.30M44.6%
2004$660.93M$309.54M46.8%
2003$937.20M$261.85M27.9%
2002$668.59M$213.28M31.9%
2001$614.09M$173.70M28.3%
2000$442.31M$145.42M32.9%
1999$298.62M$126.69M42.4%
1998$14.00M$110.90M792.1%
1997$281.90M$99.60M35.3%
1996$114.50M$87.70M76.6%

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

Sysco Corporation FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Sysco Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 52.77%.
Is Sysco Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
Sysco Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 52.77% is 11% below its 5-year average of 59.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.73%–82.82%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 51.44%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 58.42%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 59.54%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 59.00%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 75.86%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Sysco Corporation (SYY)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SYY stock is 70.19%.

Sysco Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-06-2856.15%
2024-06-2946.73%
2023-07-0148.00%
2022-07-0282.82%
2021-07-0364.02%
2020-06-2795.33%
2019-06-3045.11%
2018-06-3049.21%
2017-06-3045.19%
2016-06-3047.83%
2015-06-3068.66%
2014-06-3068.81%
2013-06-3064.84%
2012-06-30100.51%
2011-06-30131.20%
2010-06-30199.35%
2009-06-3049.29%
2008-06-3046.05%
2007-06-3055.70%
2006-06-3064.69%
2005-06-3044.55%
2004-06-3046.83%
2003-06-3027.94%
2002-06-3031.90%
2001-06-3028.29%
2000-06-3032.88%
1999-06-3042.43%
1998-06-30792.14%
1997-06-3035.33%
1996-06-3076.59%

About Sysco Corporation

Sysco Corporation (SYY) stands as a prominent distributor and marketer of food and related goods, primarily serving the "food-away-from-home" sector across global markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France. The company structures its operations across several key divisions: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The extensive inventory includes a wide variety of food items. These range from frozen products such as meats, seafood, prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts, to shelf-stable canned and dry goods. Sysco also supplies fresh meats, seafood, dairy products, diverse beverages, specialized imported items, and fresh produce. Beyond culinary provisions, Sysco furnishes essential non-food supplies crucial for foodservice establishments. These encompass disposable paper products (like napkins, plates, and cups), tableware (including china and silverware), various cookware items (pots, pans, and utensils), a broad selection of restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies, and cleaning solutions. Its broad customer base spans numerous foodservice venues, such as independent and chain restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, colleges, hotels, motels, and industrial caterers. As of August 27, 2021, its operations were supported by an impressive network of 343 distribution facilities. Founded in 1969, Sysco Corporation maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
76,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Food Distribution
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
CEO
Kevin Hourican