Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) Stock Price & Analysis
Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) closed at USD 12.22 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, down 2.40% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.52; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 11.83–12.37 on volume of 661,823 shares. Market capitalization is $740.44M, with a 52-week range of USD 4.92–13.35 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
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Key facts (SPT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $482M, net income -$29.5M (-6.1% margin), free cash flow $50.4M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 10 Form 4 filings, $2.6M; 0 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($0K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 10 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 10.67 (range 7–14).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +22.1% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -90.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.29, revenue estimate $124M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-03
- Dividend: SPT paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 8.57% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 4.4 days to cover.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SPT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $188M | $254M | $334M | $406M | $458M | $482M |
| Gross profit | $141M | $194M | $257M | $314M | $355M | — |
| Operating income | -$28.1M | -$51.7M | -$69.3M | -$60.4M | -$43.5M | -$28.5M |
| Net income | -$28.7M | -$50.2M | -$66.4M | -$62.0M | -$43.3M | -$29.5M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.53 | -$0.92 | -$1.19 | -$1.09 | -$0.74 | — |
| Free cash flow | $13.9M | $8.8M | $4.4M | $23.4M | $39.3M | $50.4M |
| Gross margin | 75.1% | 76.4% | 77.1% | 77.5% | 77.6% | — |
| Operating margin | -15.0% | -20.4% | -20.8% | -14.9% | -9.5% | -5.9% |
| Net margin | -15.3% | -19.8% | -19.9% | -15.3% | -9.5% | -6.1% |
| Revenue growth | +41.3% | +35.1% | +31.4% | +21.7% | +12.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $177M | $173M | $94.4M | $90.2M | $95.3M | — |
| Total debt | — | $0K | $55.0M | $25.0M | $40.0M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (SPT)
P/S 1.5x · P/FCF 14.7x · P/B 3.2x · FCF yield 6.80% · Earnings yield -3.99%
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (SPT)
10 of 10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $441K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-09-11 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $431K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-09-02 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 10,895 | $125K | 4.2% | Yes | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-09-02 | Rankin Aaron Edward Frederick | Chief Technology Officer | 717 | $8K | 0.3% | Yes | Routine (sold in Mar & Jun each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-08-11 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $405K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-07-10 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $331K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-06-11 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $280K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-02 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 11,641 | $90K | 4.3% | Yes | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-11 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $263K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-10 | Howard Justyn Russell | Executive Chair | 40,000 | $201K | 84.4% | Yes (adopted September 12, 2025) | Routine (sold in Jan & Feb & Mar & Apr & May & Jun & Sep & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (SPT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 10.67 (low 7, high 14).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $12 → $14 |
| 2026-08-13 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $10 → $11 |
| 2026-08-11 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $9 → $12 |
| 2026-08-07 | Keybanc | Target raised | Underweight | $6 → $7 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SPT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +22.1% | -90.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +22.2% | -37.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 65.8% | 67.2% |
| Max drawdown | -57.2% (Dec 2025→Apr 2026) | -96.3% (Nov 2021→Apr 2026) |
Dividends (SPT)
SPT paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (SPT)
4,065,060 shares sold short, 8.57% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 4,237,153 shares (-4.1%). Days to cover: 4.4 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
SPT earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.16 | Beat +62.5% | +19.8% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.16 | Beat +62.5% | +1.7% |
| May 7, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.23 | $0.16 | Beat +43.8% | +16.2% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.20 | $0.16 | Beat +25.0% | -4.6% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.20 | $0.16 | Beat +25.0% | -1.8% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.16 | Beat +43.8% | -3.3% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -9.2% |
| May 8, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +15.8% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
SPT recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results; Regulation FD disclosure |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Schedule 13G | BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC: 8.4% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results; Exit or restructuring costs (layoffs, closures); Regulation FD disclosure “On July 8, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a workforce reduction plan (the "Plan") designed to streamline the Company's organizational structure and align its cost base with its strategic priorities, including its ongoing investments in AI-powered social intelligence. As part of the Plan, the Company will reduce its workforce by approximately 20%, or approximately 260 employees. On July 15, 2026, the Company began notifying affected employees. The Company estimates that it will incur total…” |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
SPT revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $121.9M | 98.4% | +9.7% |
| Professional services and other | $2.0M | 1.6% | +194.9% |
| Total revenue | $123.8M | 100% | — |
SPT revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $98.6M | 79.7% | +10.3% |
| EMEA | $19.3M | 15.6% | +13.9% |
| Asia Pacific | $5.9M | 4.8% | +9.2% |
| Total revenue | $123.8M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
SPT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | NewsWhip Group Holdings | “NewsWhip's innovative AI agents and real-time monitoring capabilities enable our customers to proactively manage brand crises, detect reputation threats before they escalate, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.” |
| Customer | G2 | “Customers consistently rate Sprout Social highly on the third-party review platform G2, where we have been consistently recognized for excellence in our category.” |
| Customer | Apple (AAPL) | “By actively monitoring reviews across key platforms—such as the Apple App Store, Facebook, Glassdoor, Google My Business, Google Play Store, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, and Yelp—brands can gain valuable insights into customer sentiment and identify areas for improvement.” |
| Customer | Meta Platforms (META) | “By actively monitoring reviews across key platforms—such as the Apple App Store, Facebook, Glassdoor, Google My Business, Google Play Store, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, and Yelp—brands can gain valuable insights into customer sentiment and identify areas for improvement.” |
| Customer | Alphabet (Google) (GOOGL) | “By actively monitoring reviews across key platforms—such as the Apple App Store, Facebook, Glassdoor, Google My Business, Google Play Store, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, and Yelp—brands can gain valuable insights into customer sentiment and identify areas for improvement.” |
| Customer | Amazon (AMZN) | “Although we expect that we could receive similar services from other third parties, if any of our arrangements with AWS are terminated, we could experience interruptions on our platform and in our ability to make our products available to customers, as well as delays and additional expenses (including research and development expenses) in arranging alternative cloud infrastructure services.” |
| Customer | Repustate | “The Repustate acquisition has increased our power, breadth and automation of social listening, messaging, and customer care capabilities with added sentiment analysis, natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI).” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026.
SPT company outlook (results filed Aug 6, 2026)
- “For the third quarter of 2026, the Company currently expects: ● Total revenue between $123.3 million and $124.1 million. ● Non-GAAP operating income between $17.5 million and $18.3 million. ● Non-GAAP net income per share between $0.29 and $0.30 based on approximately 60.7 million weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding.”
- “For the full year 2026, the Company currently expects: ● Total revenue between $493.0 million and $495.6 million. ● Non-GAAP operating income between $68.3 million and $70.3 million, an increase of 20% over the midpoint of our prior year outlook. ● Non-GAAP net income per share between $1.11 and $1.15 based on approximately 60.6 million weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding.”
- “The Company raised its outlook for non-GAAP operating margin exiting the fourth quarter of 2026 from 15% to approximately 17%.”
- “The Company's third quarter and 2026 financial outlook is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside the Company's control.”
Analysts expect $123.8M for the current quarter, in line with the midpoint of the company's guidance ($123.7M).
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
SPT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.29 | $0.24 | +21.7% | $123.8M | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.35 | $0.29 | +18.5% | $125.4M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.13 | $0.92 | +22.2% | $494.6M | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.54 | $1.19 | +29.9% | $524.4M | 10 |
SPT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±28.7% (±$3.58) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±9% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 130.5% | ±28.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 68.9% | ±20.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 67.1% | ±24.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 169 | 72.0% | ±34.2% |
30-day implied volatility 75.5% vs 51% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.36. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.40% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.52 |
| Open | USD 12.22 |
| Day Range | USD 11.83 – 12.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.92 – 13.35 |
| Volume | 661,823 shares |
| Market Cap | $740.44M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (SPT)
Nexqual's technical model rates SPT "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.61 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 10.97) |
| MACD | 0.59 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SPT)
Wall Street analysts rate SPT "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10.67 (range USD 7–14), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 10.67 |
| High Target | USD 14 |
| Low Target | USD 7 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (SPT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.29 |
| Revenue Estimate | $123.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SPT)
| Total Revenue | $481.82M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.80% |
| Gross Margin | +77.44% |
| Operating Margin | -2.44% |
| Profit Margin | -6.13% |
| ROE | -14.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.03 |
| Total Cash | $119.93M |
| Total Debt | $45.88M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $50.36M (10.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SPT)
Nexqual rates Sprout Social, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +13% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 77%, operating -6% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $95M cash and investments vs $40M debt (Dec 2025, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $50M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -13%, ROA -5.7% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (SPT)
| Insider Ownership | +2.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.29% |
| Shares Outstanding | 55.02M |
| Float | 53.85M |
| Short % of Float | +8.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
Leadership (SPT)
Sprout Social, Inc. is led by Ryan Paul Barretto, President, CEO, Director & Interim Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
| President, CEO, Director & Interim Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | Ryan Paul Barretto |
|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Executive Chairman | Justyn Russell Howard |
| Co-Founder, CTO & Director | Aaron Edward-Frederick Rankin |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Scott J. Morris |
| Senior Vice President of Customer Experience | Colleen Geiselhart |
Major Backers & Investors (SPT)
Notable institutional backers of Sprout Social, Inc. include Ancient Art, L.P., Haveli Investment Management LLC, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ancient Art, L.P. | 4.61% |
| Haveli Investment Management LLC | 3.95% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.87% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.55% |
| Fidelity | 3.35% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.62% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.96% |
| Vanguard Group | 12.06% |
| State Street | 2.98% |
| Geode Capital | 2.51% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
From Sprout Social, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our human-centric AI and advanced analytics - powered by Trellis, our proprietary AI agent - deliver real-time social intelligence from more than 1 billion daily messages, driving impact quickly and boosting productivity.
- With Affinity, our proprietary algorithm powered by machine learning and audience psychographics, brands can find the right influencers for their campaigns.
- We rely on a combination of patent, trade secret, copyright and trademark laws, a variety of contractual arrangements, such as license agreements, assignment agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and confidentiality procedures and technical and technological measures to protect rights in our proprietary technology and intellectual property.
- With more than 5.22 billion global users consuming and sharing billions of posts per day, social media has fundamentally changed the customer experience and the way the world communicates.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to stringent and changing obligations related to data privacy and security. Our actual or perceived failure to comply with such laws and obligations could lead to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business operations; reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; loss of customers or sales; and other adverse business consequences.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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