SYY technical analysis

SYY Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 4, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

SYY Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
SYY
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 4, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series82.79August 4, 2026-Verified
Verification series82.79August 4, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

SYY Technical Analysis Summary

SYY closed at 82.79 on the August 4, 2026 daily cutoff, down 2.58% on a heavy-volume session following the fiscal Q4 earnings release. The daily chart is mixed: price slipped below the SMA20 (83.07) but remains above the SMA50 (80.27) and SMA200 (77.67), and the daily MACD histogram has turned marginally negative. The weekly chart stays constructive, with price at 85.24 for the week ending July 27, 2026, above all major moving averages and a positive MACD histogram. Volume on the earnings session was about 2.1 times the 20-day average, signaling active repositioning. Key support sits at 79.91 (20-day low) and 71.47 (60-day low), with resistance at 86.65 (20-day high) and the 52-week high of 90.56. A close above 86.65 would restore near-term upside momentum; a break below 79.91 would signal near-term weakness.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 4, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 82.79 is below the SMA20 (83.07) but above the SMA50 (80.27) and SMA200 (77.67). The SMA20 remains above the SMA50 and the SMA200 is sloping upward, keeping the longer-term structure constructive, but the close below the SMA20 after the earnings-day decline leaves the short-term picture mixed.
Momentum
Neutral. RSI14 at 50.94 sits in the middle of neutral territory. MACD at 1.09 is just below the signal line at 1.15 with a small negative histogram of -0.06, indicating that upside momentum has stalled rather than broken down.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 2.17 (2.63% of price) reflects an average daily move of about 2.6%. Bollinger Bands run from 80.13 to 86.00 around a mid-band of 83.07, and price sits below the mid-band after the earnings-day drop, leaving room before the lower band.
Volume
Well above average. Latest volume of 7,013,236 is about 2.1 times the 20-period average (3,408,192), reflecting heavy trading around the fiscal Q4 earnings release.

Assessment

The daily chart shows price above the SMA50 and SMA200 but below the SMA20 after a 2.58% earnings-day decline on clearly above-average volume. RSI at 51 is neutral and the MACD histogram is only marginally negative, so momentum is cooling without a confirmed breakdown. The elevated volume shows real participation in the move, so a failure to reclaim the SMA20 would keep the near-term bias cautious.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 85.24 for the week ending July 27, 2026 is above the SMA20 (77.90), SMA50 (78.11), and SMA200 (72.19), with the SMA200 sloping upward, but the SMA20 sits just below the SMA50, so the moving-average stack is not in a clean bullish alignment.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 60.95 is in positive territory below 70. MACD at 1.64 is above the signal line at 0.76 with a positive histogram of 0.88, confirming steady upside momentum on the weekly scale.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 3.75 (4.40% of price) reflects a normal weekly range for a large-cap consumer staple, with Bollinger Bands running from 68.90 to 86.91.
Volume
Slightly below average. Weekly volume of 15,406,100 is 76.1% of the 20-week average (20,232,675), indicating below-average participation in the latest completed week.

Assessment

The weekly chart keeps the longer-term uptrend intact. Price is above all major moving averages, RSI is constructive near 61, and the positive MACD histogram confirms steady weekly momentum. The 52-week position of 76.7% leaves room within the established range. The main caveat is that the latest completed weekly bar predates the August 4 earnings reaction, which is captured only in the daily series.

Key indicators

SYY Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)50.9460.95
MACD (12, 26, 9)1.09 / 1.15 / -0.061.64 / 0.76 / 0.88
ATR (14)2.17 (2.63%)3.75 (4.40%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)80.13 - 86.0068.90 - 86.91
SMA (20)83.0777.90
SMA (50)80.2778.11
SMA (200)77.6772.19

Price structure

SYY Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price82.7985.24
1-Period Return-2.58%+2.56%
5-Period Return-2.83%+3.60%
20-Period Return-2.16%+1.13%
60-Period Return+14.35%+18.49%
252-Period Return+6.58%+19.69%
52-Week Low67.2367.74
52-Week High90.5690.56
52-Week Position66.68%76.68%

Key levels

SYY Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High86.6586.65
20-Period Low79.9167.74
60-Period High86.6590.56
60-Period Low71.4767.74

Scenarios

SYY Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price closes back above the 20-day high at 86.65 with rising volume and the daily MACD histogram turning positive.

Invalidation

Price falls below the 20-day low at 79.91 and then the 60-day low at 71.47.

What to watch

Sustained closes above the SMA20 (83.07); daily MACD histogram turning positive; weekly RSI holding above 60.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to oscillate between 79.91 (20-day low) and 86.65 (20-day high) as volume normalizes after the earnings spike.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary on expanding volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 40 and 60; daily MACD histogram remaining near zero; volume returning toward the 20-day average.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 79.91 and extends toward the 60-day low at 71.47.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the SMA50 (80.27) and the daily MACD histogram turns positive.

What to watch

Sustained closes below the SMA20 (83.07); expanding downside volume; RSI falling below 40.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 4, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 4, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 5, 2026.