Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | SYY | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.13% | 4.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.5% | 45.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 40 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -4.3% | -4.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
31.40%
3-Year Growth
11.35%
5-Year Growth
8.13%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Oct 2, 2026
Last Payment
Oct 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $0.5500 | +1.85% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.5400 | +5.88% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.5100 | +2.00% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.5000 | +2.04% |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $0.4900 | 0.00% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.4900 | 0.00% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.4900 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.4900 | +4.26% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
30.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
26.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.99 | -$74.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.81 | $385.00M |
| Q3 2026 | $0.71 | $691.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.00 | -$69.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.