Investopedia: Sysco Can't Fight A Low Tide

Without going a little too far with the nautical analogies, Sysco (NYSE:SYY) continues to look like a very tight ship, but one that can't change the tides. With established restaurants such as McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and growth chains like Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) all seeing weaker traffic, there's not a lot that Sysco can do to goose organic volume growth. Although Sysco's margins softened a bit this quarter, this remains a top-notch company for the long-term, albeit one that is not especially cheap.

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