Sysco (SYY, $62.05 ) Is Acquiring Seafood Company Waugh Foods
Sysco is set to acquire Illinois-based Waugh Foods. Waugh is a distributor of various food products, including fresh and frozen seafood.
As a company focused on marketing and distributing food products, Sysco could potentially expand its regional reach by adding Waugh Foods to its portfolio. Waugh Foods generates annual sales of around $40 million, mostly from central Illinois. Waugh offers nearly 600 seafood products, like battered shrimp, catfish fillets, halibut steaks, and salmon burgers.
Other recent acquisitions made by Sysco include Kent Frozen Foods in the U.K, Doerle Food Service in Louisiana and HFM in Hawaii among others. It also bought 50% stake in in Mayca Distribuidores of Costa Rica.
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SYY in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on October 05, 2026
SYY may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 20 of 32 cases where SYY's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where SYY's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 15 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 50%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 28 of 57 cases where SYY's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 49%.
Following a +0.49% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SYY advanced for three days, in 150 of 307 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 49%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 15, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SYY as a result. In 34 of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 44%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SYY turned negative on September 15, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 24 of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 47%.
SYY moved below its 50-day moving average on September 15, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for SYY crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 31, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 9 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SYY declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.
The Aroon Indicator for SYY entered a downward trend on September 29, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 16 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 27 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: SYY's P/B Ratio (14.124) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (3.291). P/E Ratio (21.467) is within average values for comparable stocks, (64.913). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.476) is also within normal values, averaging (0.741). SYY has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.028) as compared to the industry average of (0.007). P/S Ratio (0.447) is also within normal values, averaging (0.357).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 40 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SYY’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 68 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. SYY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 66, placing this stock worse than average.
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a company that engages in the selling, marketing and distribution of food and food related products
Industry FoodDistributors
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