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

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.38 to $18.65
• 50-Day Range: $17.43 to $18.99
• 52-Week Range: $16.92 to $22.24
• Volume: 111,311 shs
• Average Volume: 88,853 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.21 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.47
• Dividend Yield: 7.04%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Suburban Propane Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Suburban Propane Partners scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 219th out of 269 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Suburban Propane Partners.

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 12.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.92.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Suburban Propane Partners is 12.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 39.97.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Suburban Propane Partners has a P/B Ratio of 2.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.92% 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 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Suburban Propane Partners has recently decreased by 12.27%, 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 6.98%, 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 87.84%. 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

0.92% 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 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Suburban Propane Partners has recently decreased by 12.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.89

News Sentiment

Suburban Propane Partners has a news sentiment score of 1.89. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.88 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

Only 1 people have searched for SPH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -86% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 3 people have added Suburban Propane Partners to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

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

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 7.3% and is now trading at $18.4540.

How were Suburban Propane Partners' earnings last quarter?

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 7th. The energy company reported ($0.23) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.17) by $0.06. The energy company had revenue of $260.15 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $270 million. Suburban Propane Partners had a net margin of 6.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.12%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Suburban Propane Partners' major shareholders?

Suburban Propane Partners' top institutional shareholders include MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. (6.09%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.93%), Raymond James Financial Inc. (0.30%) and Jane Street Group LLC (0.19%). 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 8/12 Dividend: 8/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/12 Dividend: 8/05/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/12/2025
• Today: 9/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/12/2025

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: 1928

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.48
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $74.17 million
• Net Margins: 6.79%
• Pretax Margin: 6.86%
• Return on Equity: 16.12%
• Return on Assets: 4.14%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.90
• Current Ratio: 0.70
• Quick Ratio: 0.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.33 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.91
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.46
• Book Value: $8.54 per share
• Price / Book: 2.16

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 65,470,000
• Free Float: 64,622,000
• Market Cap: $1.21 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.21