SYY vs. TGT: Sysco vs. Target Stock Comparison

August 16, 2026

How do Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

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.

Company profile comparison for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Profile Item	SYY	TGT
Name	Sysco Corporation	Target Corporation
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail	Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Industry	Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail	Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-Industry	Food Distributors	Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
Market Capitalization	39.71 billion USD	70.16 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	May 8, 1973	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SYY

TGT

GSPC

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Total Return (1Y)	5.10%	54.18%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	8.33%	10.35%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	3.58%	-7.08%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SYY

TGT

GSPC

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	27.06%	30.64%
Beta (5Y)	0.63	1.00
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-27.33%	-64.40%
Avg. Volume (3M)	3.53M	4.69M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

SYY and TGT are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.04	1.64
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.06	2.47

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Sysco (SYY) at 77.69% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Target (TGT) at 22.02% also sits in the top quartile.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

77.69%

SYY: 77.69%
Max: 35.20%
Q3: 21.90%
Median: 15.63%
Q1: 8.48%
Min: -2.30%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

22.02%

Max: 35.20%
TGT: 22.02%
Q3: 21.90%
Median: 15.63%
Q1: 8.48%
Min: -2.30%

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their ROE against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.08% and Target (TGT) at 3.24% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.08%

Max: 5.59%
Q3: 3.39%
Median: 2.27%
SYY: 2.08%
Q1: 1.59%
Min: -0.12%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.24%

Max: 5.59%
Q3: 3.39%
TGT: 3.24%
Median: 2.27%
Q1: 1.59%
Min: -0.12%

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their net margin against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 5.01% and Target (TGT) at 4.52% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

5.01%

Max: 9.09%
Q3: 5.18%
SYY: 5.01%
Median: 3.89%
Q1: 1.70%
Min: 0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.52%

Max: 9.09%
Q3: 5.18%
TGT: 4.52%
Median: 3.89%
Q1: 1.70%
Min: 0.00%

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their operating margin against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
ROE (TTM)	77.69%	22.02%
ROA (TTM)	8.11%	5.68%
Net Margin (TTM)	2.08%	3.24%
Operating Margin (TTM)	5.01%	4.52%
Gross Margin (TTM)	18.50%	28.14%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Sysco (SYY) at 3.20% and Target (TGT) at -1.68% post bottom-quartile revenue growth versus peers, pointing to weaker demand or pricing momentum than typical rivals.

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

EPS Growth

Both Sysco (SYY) at -4.11% and Target (TGT) at -8.24% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Revenue Growth (YoY)	3.20%	-1.68%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.84%	-1.34%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-4.11%	-8.24%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	12.21%	10.78%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Sysco (SYY) at 1.28 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Target (TGT) at 0.93 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TGT.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.28

Max: 2.15
Q3: 1.50
SYY: 1.28
Median: 1.17
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.68

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.93

Max: 2.15
Q3: 1.50
Median: 1.17
Q1: 1.00
TGT: 0.93
Min: 0.68

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their current ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 1.18 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Sysco (SYY) at 5.61 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

5.61

SYY: 5.61
Max: 3.73
Q3: 1.88
Median: 1.26
Q1: 0.64
Min: 0.00

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max: 3.73
Q3: 1.88
Median: 1.26
TGT: 1.18
Q1: 0.64
Min: 0.00

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.28	0.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	5.61	1.18
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.89	1.89

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.60% and Target (TGT) at 2.92% offer top-quartile dividend income relative to share price within their industries.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.60%

Max: 2.92%
SYY: 2.60%
Q3: 1.87%
Median: 0.27%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.92%

TGT: 2.92%
Max: 2.92%
Q3: 1.87%
Median: 0.27%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 59.29% and Target (TGT) at 59.97% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.29%

Max: 80.12%
SYY: 59.29%
Q3: 33.46%
Median: 12.07%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.97%

Max: 80.12%
TGT: 59.97%
Q3: 33.46%
Median: 12.07%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.60%	2.92%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	59.29%	59.97%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 22.86 and Target (TGT) at 20.41 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

22.86

Max: 51.70
Q3: 37.59
SYY: 22.86
Median: 21.47
Q1: 16.83
Min: 11.73

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

20.41

Max: 51.70
Q3: 37.59
Median: 21.47
TGT: 20.41
Q1: 16.83
Min: 11.73

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Sysco (SYY) at 0.47 and Target (TGT) at 0.66 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.47

Max: 1.78
Q3: 0.95
Median: 0.48
SYY: 0.47
Q1: 0.24
Min: 0.02

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.66

Max: 1.78
Q3: 0.95
TGT: 0.66
Median: 0.48
Q1: 0.24
Min: 0.02

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 4.28 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Sysco (SYY) at 14.90 prices above its benchmark range — SYY looks rich relative to book.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

14.90

SYY: 14.90
Max: 9.73
Q3: 6.68
Median: 4.09
Q1: 2.08
Min: 0.63

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.28

Max: 9.73
Q3: 6.68
TGT: 4.28
Median: 4.09
Q1: 2.08
Min: 0.63

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT)
Metric	SYY	TGT
P/E Ratio (TTM)	22.86	20.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.47	0.66
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	14.90	4.28
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.92%	4.48%