Sysco Analysts Raise Their Forecasts Following Strong Q2 Earnings - Sysco (NYSE:SYY)

Core Insights - Sysco Corporation reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of 99 cents, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of 98 cents [1] - Quarterly sales reached $20.762 billion, closely aligning with the expected $20.767 billion, reflecting a 3.0% year-over-year increase [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of sequentially improving local case growth, with USFS local case volume showing a positive growth of 1.2% in the quarter [2] - Sysco expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS growth to be at the high end of its previously provided guidance range of $4.50-$4.60, consistent with its long-term financial targets [2] Adjusted EPS Outlook - Sysco's CFO announced an increase in the full-year adjusted EPS outlook to the high end of the prior range, despite facing a headwind of approximately $100 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, from lower incentive compensation in fiscal 2025 [3] - Sysco shares closed at $83.92 following the earnings announcement [3] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintained an Overweight rating on Sysco and raised the price target from $88 to $92 [4] - Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly also maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $88 to $92 [4] - Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $80 to $83 [4]