Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020
Inventory turnover 13.14 13.48 13.02 13.03 13.74 13.44 13.40 13.49 13.92 13.37 12.92 12.47 12.67 12.25 12.11 11.31 11.35 11.19 12.08 12.82
DOH days 27.78 27.07 28.03 28.00 26.56 27.16 27.25 27.06 26.22 27.29 28.26 29.27 28.80 29.81 30.14 32.27 32.16 32.62 30.22 28.47

June 30, 2025 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 13.14
= 27.78

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Sysco Corporation have exhibited relative stability over the analyzed period from September 2020 through June 2025. Initially, in September 2020, the DOH was approximately 28.47 days, indicating the average time inventory was held before sale. Over the subsequent quarters, there was a gradual increase, reaching a peak of approximately 32.62 days in March 2021. This upward trend continued slightly through 2021, with DOH fluctuating around the low 30-day range, peaking at 32.27 days in September 2021 and then declining to approximately 30.14 days by December 2021.

Throughout 2022, the DOH demonstrated minor fluctuations, ranging from a low of approximately 28.26 days at year-end to a high of about 29.81 days in March 2022. During this period, the inventory turnover remained relatively consistent, suggesting steady inventory management practices. The trend persisted into 2023, with the DOH decreasing slightly to approximately 27.29 days in March and further declining to around 26.22 days in June 2023,which indicates an improvement in inventory efficiency.

In the subsequent quarters of 2023 and into 2024, the DOH generally stabilized near the high 26 to low 28 days, with minor fluctuations. Notably, at the end of September 2024, the DOH was approximately 28.00 days, marginally higher than the previous quarter. The forecasted data for the upcoming periods (December 2024 through June 2025) shows a slight variability around 27 to 28 days, with some marginal increases and decreases, reflecting a steady approach to inventory management.

Overall, the Days of Inventory on Hand for Sysco Corporation depict a pattern of slight fluctuation around a mid- to low-28-day range over the observed period. The data indicates a consistent effort in maintaining inventory levels efficiently, avoiding excessive buildup, and ensuring responsiveness to demand changes. The stability and modest fluctuations suggest prudent inventory control practices aligned with operational efficiency and supply chain management principles.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Sysco Corporation
SYY
27.78
Domino's Pizza Inc Common Stock
DPZ
9.06
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
15.93

See also:

Sysco Corporation Average Inventory Processing Period (Quarterly Data)