Sysco's 15-min chart displays MACD Death Cross, KDJ Death Cross.

Sysco's 15-minute chart has recently exhibited a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross, which occurred at 06:00 on 18th June 2025. This development indicates that the stock price has the potential to continue declining, as the momentum of the stock price is shifting in a downward direction and may further decrease in value.

Houston-based Sysco Corporation (SYY), a leading player in the foodservice distribution industry, has recently experienced a significant technical signal that could indicate further stock price declines. On June 18, 2025, SYY's 15-minute chart exhibited both a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross, suggesting a potential shift in the stock's momentum towards a downward trend [1].

Sysco, with a market capitalization of $36.6 billion, operates through various segments including U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company has seen its stock price grow 4.2% over the past 52 weeks but has declined 2.3% year-to-date (YTD), underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 10.6% gains over the same period [1].

The recent technical signals come on the heels of Sysco's Q3 earnings report, which was released on April 29. The company reported a modest 1.1% year-over-year increase in sales to $19.6 billion, negatively impacted by factors such as California wildfires, adverse weather, and weakening consumer confidence. Adjusted EBITDA decreased slightly to $960 million, and adjusted operating income decreased by 3.3% to $773 million. The adjusted EPS of $0.96 missed the consensus estimates by 6.8% [1].

Comparatively, Sysco's rival US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) has surged significantly, gaining 43.2% over the past year and 12.6% in 2025, outperforming SYY's stock performance [1].

Despite the recent technical signals and mixed earnings, analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Among the 16 analysts covering SYY, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy" with a mean price target of $79.86, suggesting a modest 6.9% upside potential from current price levels [1].

References:
[1] https://www.inkl.com/news/is-sysco-stock-underperforming-the-dow