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Expected volatility
Sysco Expected volatility remained flat by 0.0% to 6.7% in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.2%, from 6.8% to 6.7%. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Expected volatility shows a downward trend with a -4.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Aug 22, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher volatility increases the fair value of options, leading to higher compensation expense.
Detailed definition
The estimated volatility of the company's stock price used in the Black-Scholes or similar valuation models to price emp...
Peer comparison
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other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_179d93Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 32.1% | 30.1% | 32.6% | 27.2% | 26.6% |
| YoY Change | — | -6.2% | +8.3% | -16.6% | -2.2% |
Range26.6% – 32.6%
CAGR-4.6%
Avg YoY Growth-4.2%
Median YoY Growth-4.2%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sysco's expected volatility?
- Sysco (SYY) reported expected volatility of 6.7% in Q2 2025.
- How has Sysco's expected volatility changed year-over-year?
- Sysco's expected volatility decreased by 2.2% year-over-year, from 6.8% to 6.7%.
- What is the long-term trend for Sysco's expected volatility?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sysco's expected volatility has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 32.1% to 26.6%.
- What does expected volatility mean?
- The expected fluctuation in the company's stock price used to value employee stock options.