Risks for SYSCO CORP (SYY)

Here are some interesting risks from the recent filings of SYSCO CORP. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

Our industry is characterized by low margins, and periods of significant or prolonged inflation or deflation affect our product costs and may negatively impact our profitability.

Unfavorable macroeconomic conditions in North America and Europe, as well as unfavorable conditions in particular local markets, may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Economic and political instability and potential unfavorable changes in laws and regulations resulting from the U.K.’s exit from the European Union (the EU) could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Competition and the impact of GPOs may reduce our margins and make it difficult for us to maintain our market share, growth rate and profitability

Our relationships with long-term customers may be materially diminished or terminated.