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Suburban Propane Partners (SPH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$17.92 -0.31 (-1.71%)
Closing price 08/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$17.73 -0.19 (-1.06%)
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About Suburban Propane Partners Stock (NYSE:SPH)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$17.60
$18.16
50-Day Range
$16.72
$19.55
52-Week Range
$16.53
$20.80
Volume
156,760 shs
Average Volume
154,833 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.19 billion
P/E Ratio
9.00
Dividend Yield
7.26%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Strong Buy

Company Overview

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (NYSE: SPH) is a publicly traded master limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, that provides propane and related energy services to residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers. As one of the largest propane retailers in the United States, the company delivers propane gas, heating oil, diesel fuel and natural gas throughout its service territories. In addition to fuel distribution, Suburban Propane offers HVAC installation, maintenance and repair services, as well as safety inspections and equipment leasing to support customers’ energy needs.

The company’s core business centers on the delivery of propane for space and water heating, cooking and agricultural applications. Suburban Propane also markets propane cylinder products through its network of cylinder exchange locations and independent dealers. To complement its traditional fuel portfolio, the partnership supplies diesel for on-road and off-road use, heating oil for customers in colder climates and electricity services in select markets. Suburban Propane’s integrated service offerings are designed to provide a one-stop solution for energy, equipment and safety requirements.

Suburban Propane Partners serves approximately one million customers across more than twenty states, with a footprint that spans the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes region, California and parts of the Southeast. Its delivery network includes a fleet of specialized vehicles, distribution terminals and storage facilities that enable reliable, year-round service. The company’s operations are supported by a team of field technicians, customer service representatives and logistics personnel who coordinate deliveries and manage seasonal demand fluctuations.

Formed in 2005 when the company transitioned to a master limited partnership, Suburban Propane traces its roots to a family-owned propane distribution business established in the early 20th century. Over the decades, it has expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, building scale in key regional markets. Today, Suburban Propane is led by an experienced management team with expertise in energy distribution, logistics and regulatory compliance, positioning the partnership to meet evolving customer needs and industry dynamics.

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Suburban Propane Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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59th Percentile Overall Score

SPH MarketRank™: 

Suburban Propane Partners scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 72nd out of 95 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Suburban Propane Partners has received a consensus rating of Strong Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.67, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Suburban Propane Partners has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Suburban Propane Partners' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Suburban Propane Partners are expected to decrease by -2.44% in the coming year, from $2.05 to $2.00 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 9.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 46.24.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 9.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 21.81.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Suburban Propane Partners has a P/B Ratio of 1.96. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Suburban Propane Partners' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.37% of the float of Suburban Propane Partners has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Suburban Propane Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.74, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Suburban Propane Partners has recently increased by 8.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Suburban Propane Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.13%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Suburban Propane Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 65.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Suburban Propane Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.00% next year. This indicates that Suburban Propane Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Suburban Propane Partners' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Suburban Propane Partners has a news sentiment score of 0.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Suburban Propane Partners this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    5 people have searched for SPH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    3 people have added Suburban Propane Partners to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Suburban Propane Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    1.30% of the stock of Suburban Propane Partners is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    30.94% of the stock of Suburban Propane Partners is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Suburban Propane Partners' insider trading history.
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SPH Stock News Headlines

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SPH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Suburban Propane Partners' stock was trading at $18.53 at the start of the year. Since then, SPH stock has decreased by 3.3% and is now trading at $17.9180.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 7th. The energy company reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.32. The energy company earned $551.21 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $575 million. Suburban Propane Partners had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.45% and a net margin of 9.57%.
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Top institutional investors of Suburban Propane Partners include Levin Capital Strategies L.P. (0.22%), Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. (0.13%), SageGuard Financial Group LLC (0.08%) and Wealthstar Advisors LLC (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael A Stivala, Neil Scanlon, Douglas Brinkworth, A Davin Dambrosio, Nandini Sankara, Harold R Logan Jr, Samuel Hodges, Craig Palleschi and Michael A Schueler.
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Shares of SPH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Suburban Propane Partners investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Pfizer (PFE), ExxonMobil (XOM) and AT&T (T).

Company Calendar

Record date for 5/12 Dividend
5/05/2026
Ex-Dividend for 5/12 Dividend
5/05/2026
Last Earnings
5/07/2026
Dividend Payable
5/12/2026
Record date for 8/11 Dividend
8/04/2026
Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend
8/04/2026
Today
8/05/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/06/2026
Dividend Payable
8/11/2026
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Gas Utilities
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Current Symbol
NYSE:SPH
CIK
1005210
Employees
3,190
Year Founded
1928

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$1.99
Trailing P/E Ratio
9.00
Forward P/E Ratio
8.74
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$106.57 million
Net Margins
9.57%
Pretax Margin
9.65%
Return on Equity
19.45%
Return on Assets
5.39%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.69
Current Ratio
1.08
Quick Ratio
0.82

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.43 billion
Price / Sales
0.83
Cash Flow
$2.59 per share
Price / Cash Flow
6.92
Book Value
$9.14 per share
Price / Book
1.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
66,340,000
Free Float
65,481,000
Market Cap
$1.19 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.40

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This page (NYSE:SPH) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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