Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) Stock Price & Analysis
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) closed at USD 17.73 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.49% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 17.3; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 17.35–17.76 on volume of 178,793 shares. Market capitalization is $1.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 16.25–20.8 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (SPH)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $1.39B, net income $131M (9.4% margin), free cash flow $101M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 9.1x (avg 11.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 8.6x, net debt $1.22B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 17 (range 17–17).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +59.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD -0.58, revenue estimate $217M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SPH)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.29B | $1.50B | $1.43B | $1.33B | $1.43B | $1.39B |
| Gross profit | $803M | $789M | $839M | $805M | $869M | — |
| Operating income | $213M | $206M | $207M | $171M | $206M | $211M |
| Net income | $123M | $140M | $124M | $74.2M | $107M | $131M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.94 | $2.18 | $1.92 | $1.14 | $1.62 | — |
| Free cash flow | $197M | $176M | $180M | $101M | $114M | $101M |
| Gross margin | 62.3% | 52.6% | 58.7% | 60.7% | 60.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 16.5% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| Net margin | 9.5% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 9.4% |
| Revenue growth | +16.3% | +16.5% | -4.8% | -7.1% | +7.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $5.8M | $4.1M | $3.5M | $3.2M | $405K | — |
| Total debt | $1.12B | $1.08B | $1.19B | $1.21B | $1.21B | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (SPH)
P/E 9.1x · P/S 0.8x · EV/EBITDA 8.6x · EV/Sales 1.7x · P/FCF 11.7x · FCF yield 8.56% · Earnings yield 11.05% · Net debt $1.22B · EV $2.40B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Sep 2025 11.5x, Sep 2024 15.7x, Sep 2023 8.4x.
Analysts (SPH)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 17 (low 17, high 17).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SPH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.2% | +59.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -0.2% | +9.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.2% | 23.8% |
| Max drawdown | -19.0% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -18.4% (May 2026→Jun 2026) |
SPH analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.58 | $-0.55 | +5.5% | $217.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $1.93 | $1.91 | +1.0% | $1.40B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $2.08 | $1.85 | +12.4% | $1.45B | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 17.73 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.49% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 17.3 |
| Open | USD 17.42 |
| Day Range | USD 17.35 – 17.76 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.25 – 20.8 |
| Volume | 178,793 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.18B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SPH)
Nexqual's technical model rates SPH "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 17.2) |
| MACD | 0.1 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SPH)
Wall Street analysts rate SPH "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17 (range USD 17–17), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 17 |
| High Target | USD 17 |
| Low Target | USD 17 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (SPH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.58 |
| Revenue Estimate | $217.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.27 vs est -0.15 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.98 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.75 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.54 vs est -0.51 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SPH)
| Total Revenue | $1.39B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +26.87% |
| Operating Margin | +0.78% |
| Profit Margin | +9.37% |
| ROE | +19.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.86 |
| Current Ratio | 0.78 |
| Total Cash | $5.03M |
| Total Debt | $1.33B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $101.29M (7.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SPH)
Nexqual rates Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 27%, operating 1% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $5M cash and investments vs $1.22B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $101M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 5.6% |
Ownership (SPH)
| Insider Ownership | +1.61% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +43.98% |
| Shares Outstanding | 66.71M |
| Float | 65.01M |
| Short % of Float | +0.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (SPH)
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is led by Michael A. Stivala, President, CEO & Supervisor, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Supervisor | Michael A. Stivala |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Michael A. Kuglin |
| Senior Vice President of Product Supply, Purchasing & Logistics | Douglas T. Brinkworth |
| Senior Vice President of Information Services | Neil E. Scanlon |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Alejandro Centeno |
Major Backers & Investors (SPH)
Notable institutional backers of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. include ALPS ETF TRUST-ALERIAN MLP ETF, Alps Advisors Inc., GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X MLP ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| ALPS ETF TRUST-ALERIAN MLP ETF | 23.4% |
| Alps Advisors Inc. | 22.07% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X MLP ETF | 7.5% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 6.79% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.37% |
| JPMorgan | 2.15% |
| Bowen Hanes & Company, Inc. | 1.52% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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