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SpartanNash Co (SPTN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: SPTN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $26.9
1 Year Target Price $26.9
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
5 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.43% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 896.67M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.36 | 52 Weeks Range 16.90 - 26.65 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.90 - 26.65 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.32% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.31 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.77% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.99% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.39% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.74 | Enterprise Value 1991936310 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 1991936310 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.02 | Shares Outstanding 33849300 | Shares Floating 33276456 |
Shares Outstanding 33849300 | Shares Floating 33276456 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.57 | Percent Institutions 88.92 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 26.9 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
SpartanNash Co

Company Overview
History and Background
SpartanNash Co. was founded in 1917 and has evolved from a wholesale grocery distributor to a food solutions company, with significant growth through mergers and acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Wholesale: Distributes food to independent retailers, national accounts, and corporate-owned stores. It is the core business for the company.
- Retail: Operates a network of grocery stores under various banners. These include Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, and others.
- Military: Distributes grocery products to military commissaries and exchanges globally.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other executives responsible for various aspects of the business. The organizational structure comprises different business segments with dedicated management teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Grocery Products: SpartanNash distributes a wide range of grocery products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and packaged goods. Competitors include McLane and C&S Wholesale Grocers. Market share information is difficult to pinpoint, but the company is a major supplier for independent grocers.
- Private Label Brands: SpartanNash offers a variety of private label brands across different categories. Competitors include Kroger's Simple Truth and Walmart's Great Value. Revenue data is not publicly broken out.
- Fresh Produce: Distributing fresh produce to various retail clients. This distribution network and supply chains are important. The biggest competitor for this is the direct supplier from the farm to the store.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The grocery distribution industry is highly competitive, with increasing pressure from e-commerce and changing consumer preferences. Major players are consolidating and investing in supply chain efficiencies.
Positioning
SpartanNash positions itself as a full-service food solutions company, serving independent grocers, national accounts, and the military. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified business model and supply chain capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US grocery market is estimated to be over $1 trillion annually. SpartanNash aims to capture a larger share through strategic partnerships, private label expansion, and supply chain optimization.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified business model (wholesale, retail, military)
- Strong supply chain network
- Established relationships with independent grocers
- Growing private label offerings
Weaknesses
- Lower profit margins compared to pure-play retailers
- High debt levels
- Susceptible to fluctuations in consumer spending
- Intense competition
Opportunities
- Expansion of private label brands
- Growth in the military channel
- Strategic acquisitions to expand market reach
- Leveraging data analytics to improve supply chain efficiency
Threats
- Increased competition from larger retailers
- Disruptions in the supply chain
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KR
- WMT
- COST
- SVU
Competitive Landscape
SpartanNash faces intense competition from larger retailers and wholesale distributors. Its strength lies in its diversified business model and focus on independent grocers. The company also needs to be competitive with Kroger, and Walmart's buying power which enables lower costs.
Major Acquisitions
Crumbl Cookies Supply Chain
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: SpartanNash is now the official supply chain provider for Crumbl Cookies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Financial data not preloaded, will need API pull. Check annual/quarterly reports.
Future Projections: Financial data not preloaded, will need API pull. Check analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on supply chain optimization, private label growth, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
SpartanNash is a diversified food solutions company with strengths in wholesale distribution and a growing retail presence. Its competitive landscape is challenging due to larger, more established players. Strategic initiatives and private label growth are crucial. Debt levels require continued attention as the company strives to capture market share within a competitive market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About SpartanNash Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Grand Rapids, MI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-08-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Tony Bashir Sarsam | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Food Distribution | Full time employees 20000 | Website https://www.spartannash.com |
Full time employees 20000 | Website https://www.spartannash.com |
SpartanNash Company, a food solutions company, engages in the distribution and retail sale of grocery products in the United States of America. The company operates in two segments, Wholesale and Retail. The Wholesale segment offers grocery products and perishable food products, including dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, delicatessen items, bakery goods, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty care products, and pharmaceutical products to independent retailers, national accounts, food service distributors, e-commerce providers, and corporate owned retail stores, as well as provides various support services to independent retailers. The Retail segment operates retail stores under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, Community Markets, Needler's Fresh Market, Chief Markets, D&W Fresh Market, VG's Grocery, Remke Markets, Metcalfe's Market, Family Fresh Market, Supermercado Nuestra Familia, Great Scot Community Market, Forest Hills Foods, Germantown Fresh Market, Dillonvale IGA, King Saver, Fresh City Market, and Sack 'N Save Supermarket. It supplies private brand products to military commissaries. The company was formerly known as Spartan Stores, Inc. and changed its name to SpartanNash Company in November 2013. SpartanNash Company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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