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

Company Overview

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. is a leading distributor of propane and related energy products in the United States. The company provides propane, renewable propane, fuel oil, diesel, natural gas, electricity and other energy solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, government and motor fuel markets. In addition to energy delivery, Suburban Propane offers a range of value-added services, including equipment installation, maintenance, repair and rentals of tanks, HVAC systems, generators and other heating and energy equipment.

Tracing its roots back to the 1920s, Suburban Propane has evolved through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions into a publicly traded limited partnership (NYSE: SPH). The company’s history is marked by a steady expansion of its customer base and service capabilities, underpinned by investments in distribution infrastructure, technology and safety programs. Over the decades, Suburban Propane has cultivated long-standing relationships with suppliers and customers alike, reinforcing its reputation for reliable delivery and technical expertise.

Today, Suburban Propane serves over one million customers across more than 40 states. The company operates a network of distribution terminals, satellite facilities and retail service centers, supported by a fleet of delivery vehicles and a team of trained technicians. Its broad geographic footprint spans key regions in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest, enabling it to meet diverse energy needs from residential heating to large-scale industrial operations.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Glenn A. Macaluso and supported by an experienced executive team, Suburban Propane is committed to operational excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. The company continues to explore innovative energy solutions and strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and deliver value to customers while maintaining a strong focus on community engagement and sustainability initiatives.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.50 to $18.69
• 50-Day Range: $17.79 to $20.42
• 52-Week Range: $15.20 to $22.24
• Volume: 63,852 shs
• Average Volume: 197,077 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.21 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.92
• Dividend Yield: 6.99%
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Suburban Propane Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Suburban Propane Partners scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 231st out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Suburban Propane Partners has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Suburban Propane Partners has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 12.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 12.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 64.05.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Suburban Propane Partners has a P/B Ratio of 2.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.79% 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 3.1, 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 decreased by 19.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Suburban Propane Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.01%, 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 90.28%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.79% 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 3.1, 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 decreased by 19.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.58

News Sentiment

Suburban Propane Partners has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 0.81 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Suburban Propane Partners this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

7 people have searched for SPH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Suburban Propane Partners insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $132,066.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

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

SPH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SPH shares performed this year?

Suburban Propane Partners' stock was trading at $17.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SPH shares have increased by 8.2% and is now trading at $18.61.

How were Suburban Propane Partners' earnings last quarter?

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The energy company reported $2.10 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.21 by $0.11. The energy company earned $587.66 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $548 million. Suburban Propane Partners had a net margin of 6.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.98%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Suburban Propane Partners' major shareholders?

Suburban Propane Partners' top institutional investors include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%) and Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group. 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.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Suburban Propane Partners?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Suburban Propane Partners own?

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), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AT&T (T).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/13 Dividend: 5/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/13 Dividend: 5/06/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Oil Refining & Marketing MLP
• Sub-Industry: Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SPH
• CIK: 1005210
• Web: www.suburbanpropane.com
• Phone: (973) 887-5300
• Fax: 973-515-5981
• Employees: 3,098
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Suburban Propane Partners: $17.00
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $17.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.5%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.44
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $74.17 million
• Net Margins: 6.65%
• Pretax Margin: 6.72%
• Return on Equity: 15.98%
• Return on Assets: 4.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.93
• Current Ratio: 1.06
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.85
• Cash Flow: $2.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.38
• Book Value: $8.54 per share
• Price / Book: 2.17

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 64,959,000
• Free Float: 63,595,000
• Market Cap: $1.21 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.16