Company / Operating Cash Flow
Sysco Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.0B
FY2024
5-year range
$1.8B / $3.0B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
+4.2%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#14 of 82
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Sysco's operating cash flow of $3.0B is higher than 83% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2024). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $1.6B in FY2020 to $3.0B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.0B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $1.8B to $3.0B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+52.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +13.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, operating cash flow increased 4.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #14 out of 82 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 0.50 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $3.0B | +4.2% |
| FY2023 | $2.9B | +60.1% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | -5.9% |
| FY2021 | $1.9B | +17.6% |
| FY2020 | $1.6B | +0.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -32.9% |
| FY2018 | $2.4B | +8.0% |
| FY2017 | $2.2B | +12.3% |
| FY2016 | $2.0B | +27.8% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 13, 2026