Sysco

Sysco is the largest food distribution company in North America, supplying restaurants, hospitals, schools and hotels with everything from fresh produce to kitchen equipment. Its scale, dense delivery network and buying power make it a critical link in the foodservice supply chain, a position that has proven durable across economic cycles. With more than three decades of uninterrupted dividend payments, Sysco has built a reliable record as a steady payer. The yield is moderate rather than high, but the long continuity and defensive, cash-generative business support a solid income profile. It suits investors who value dependability over headline yield.