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Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT)

This page compares Sysco (SYY) with Target (TGT) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though SYY is classified under Food Distributors while TGT falls under Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.

SymbolSYYTGT
Company NameSysco CorporationTarget Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryFood DistributorsConsumer Staples Merchandise Retail
Market Capitalization35.95 billion USD57.79 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMay 8, 1973February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

SYY
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Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
5-Day Price Return2.73%4.74%
13-Week Price Return-16.18%9.18%
26-Week Price Return-0.40%38.94%
52-Week Price Return3.00%29.85%
Month-to-Date Return0.64%-1.93%
Year-to-Date Return2.04%30.17%
10-Day Avg. Volume3.71M5.51M
3-Month Avg. Volume4.65M5.83M
3-Month Volatility36.52%29.68%
Beta0.671.01

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 81.92%, above its industry benchmark range, while Target (TGT) at 23.89% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

81.92%

Max
36.06%
Q3
23.69%
Median
14.31%
Q1
8.17%
Min
-4.97%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

23.89%

Max
36.06%
Q3
23.69%
Median
14.31%
Q1
8.17%
Min
-4.97%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.08% and Target (TGT) at 3.54% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.08%

Max
6.61%
Q3
3.54%
Median
2.37%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.25%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.54%

Max
6.61%
Q3
3.54%
Median
2.37%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.25%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 3.59% and Target (TGT) at 4.88% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.59%

Max
8.84%
Q3
4.88%
Median
3.65%
Q1
1.28%
Min
-1.18%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.88%

Max
8.84%
Q3
4.88%
Median
3.65%
Q1
1.28%
Min
-1.18%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Return on Equity (TTM)81.92%23.89%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.37%6.35%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)2.08%3.54%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)3.59%4.88%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)18.54%27.93%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 1.33 and Target (TGT) at 0.94 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.33

Max
1.93
Q3
1.37
Median
1.14
Q1
0.94
Min
0.60

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.94

Max
1.93
Q3
1.37
Median
1.14
Q1
0.94
Min
0.60
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 1.02 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Sysco (SYY) at 6.10 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

6.10

Max
2.56
Q3
1.23
Median
0.54
Q1
0.18
Min
0.00

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.02

Max
2.56
Q3
1.23
Median
0.54
Q1
0.18
Min
0.00
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 4.80 and Target (TGT) at 11.71 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.80

Max
20.24
Q3
20.10
Median
9.06
Q1
3.31
Min
-8.07

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

11.71

Max
20.24
Q3
20.10
Median
9.06
Q1
3.31
Min
-8.07
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.330.94
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.760.35
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)6.101.02
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)4.8011.71

Growth

Revenue Growth

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)4.70%-1.49%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.44%-1.68%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.84%-1.34%
5-Year Revenue CAGR9.00%2.29%

EPS Growth

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-13.78%-4.59%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-6.71%-8.21%
3-Year EPS CAGR12.18%10.78%
5-Year EPS CAGR54.91%-1.21%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.86% and Target (TGT) at 3.59% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.86%

Max
3.79%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.59%

Max
3.79%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 59.10% and Target (TGT) at 55.41% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.10%

Max
59.10%
Q3
34.35%
Median
20.99%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

55.41%

Max
59.10%
Q3
34.35%
Median
20.99%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.86%3.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)59.10%55.41%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Target (TGT) at 15.42 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Sysco (SYY) at 20.70 sits around the industry midpoint — TGT has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

20.70

Max
56.23
Q3
39.93
Median
20.28
Q1
15.79
Min
12.13

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

15.42

Max
56.23
Q3
39.93
Median
20.28
Q1
15.79
Min
12.13
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 0.43 and Target (TGT) at 0.55 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.43

Max
1.68
Q3
0.91
Median
0.53
Q1
0.29
Min
0.10

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.55

Max
1.68
Q3
0.91
Median
0.53
Q1
0.29
Min
0.10
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 3.07 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Sysco (SYY) at 14.43 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for SYY relative to peers.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

14.43

Max
9.93
Q3
5.88
Median
3.71
Q1
1.93
Min
0.79

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.07

Max
9.93
Q3
5.88
Median
3.71
Q1
1.93
Min
0.79
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.7015.42
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.430.55
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)14.433.07
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)18.9617.05