Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

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 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Receivables turnover 14.75 14.03 14.63 14.37 14.97 14.91 14.08
DSO days 24.75 26.02 24.94 25.39 24.38 24.47 25.92

June 30, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 14.75
= 24.75

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Sysco Corporation has shown relatively consistent and efficient collection of accounts receivable over the past few quarters. DSO measures how quickly a company collects cash from its credit sales, with lower DSO values indicating quicker collection times.

Looking at the data provided, the DSO figures have ranged between 24.38 days and 26.02 days over the most recent quarters. This suggests that Sysco has been efficient in collecting payments from customers, with DSO fluctuating within a relatively narrow band.

The gradual increase seen in the most recent quarter compared to the prior one could indicate a slight slowdown in collections, which may warrant further investigation. Overall, the stable DSO trend reflects a healthy accounts receivable management strategy by Sysco, ensuring timely conversion of sales into cash inflows.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DSO
Sysco Corporation
SYY
24.75
Domino’s Pizza Inc
DPZ
23.04
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
19.15

See also:

Sysco Corporation Average Receivable Collection Period (Quarterly Data)