13F Pro Quality Score

74.7/100

Rank #150 of 2,879 stocksTOP 10%

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Revenue Growth

72.6/100

Profitability

85.4/100

Balance Sheet

91.4/100

Earnings Quality

89.1/100

Free Cash Flow

56.3/100

Institutional Flow

53.5/100

Revenue Scale

60.3/100

Dilution Risk

94.9/100

SPH Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores SPH at 74.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #150 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. SPH scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (91.4), earnings quality (89.1), profitability (85.4). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP reports quarterly revenue of $551.2M, net income of $137.5M, free cash flow of $91.5M. Top institutional holders of SPH by reported 13-F value include ALPS ADVISORS, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd., GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, based on the most recent SEC filings. SPH trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1005210. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate SPH daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP directly from SEC EDGAR. SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 75 since 2021, currently 74.7 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP

Quirks, history, and lore behind SPH — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A U.S. energy distribution company structured as a master limited partnership, listed on the NYSE, and headquartered in New Jersey.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Serves roughly one million customers across more than 40 states, making it one of the larger retail propane distributors in the country.
  • 3
    The History
    Traces its roots back to the 1920s and spent decades as a division of a larger utility before being spun off and going public as an MLP in the 1990s.
  • 4
    The Secret
    As an MLP, it passes most of its cash straight to unitholders rather than paying corporate income tax — making its distribution yield a major draw for income investors.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its customers are disproportionately in rural areas where natural gas pipelines never reached — meaning the company essentially serves as the last-mile energy lifeline for off-grid homes and farms.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Tanks in the backyard, trucks on country roads, and a ticker that literally spells out the fuel it delivers — this is America's suburban propane partner, in name and in fact.
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What's Driving SPH's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP's 10-Q filed 2026-05-07 — Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 28, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net income of $183.3M for six months ended March 28, 2026, up 17% YoY; Adjusted EBITDA of $258.7M, up 3.3% YoY, despite 4.1% revenue decline to $921.6M.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $921.6M-4.1% YoY

Propane$817.5M-4.4% YoY

Lower average retail selling prices (-3.3%) partially offset by higher volumes sold (+1.5%); average propane prices (Mont Belvieu) decreased 18.9% YoY.

Fuel oil and refined fuels$50.5M-1.0% YoY

Volume decrease of 1.0% offset by flat average selling prices.

Natural gas and electricity$14.7M-2.7% YoY

Lower electricity usage primarily due to lower customer base.

All other$38.9M-1.2% YoY

Includes RNG platform and service business; lower tipping fees and services revenues.

Largest Expense Items

Cost of products sold$338.3M-13.1% YoY

Lower average wholesale costs (-18.9% propane, +13.6% fuel oil) and lower volumes; partially offset by mark-to-market adjustments on derivatives.

Operating expenses$266.7M+1.6% YoY

Higher payroll and benefit costs, volume-related variable costs, and self-insurance accruals; offset by $3.5M PTC benefit.

General and administrative expenses$57.9M+2.0% YoY

Higher variable compensation and IT modernization costs, partially offset by capitalized software implementation payroll.

Interest expense, net$39.5M-1.8% YoY

Lower average revolving credit borrowings and lower benchmark rates, offset by higher rate on refinanced senior notes.

Watch Items from the Filing

  • Consolidated Leverage Ratio improved to 4.34x from 4.54x YoY but remains elevated; total debt of $1,280.9M with maturities of $212.0M due fiscal 2029.
  • Transferable Tax Credits (PTCs) recognized $3.5M benefit in H1 FY2026 following Treasury guidance in February 2026; actual realization depends on final regulations and market transfer values.
  • New York energy regulations (GBL Section 349-d and PSC UBP amendments) require customer consent for price changes and utility rate comparisons; impact on AES natural gas/electricity business pending.
  • Impairment charges on renewable energy investments: Oberon fully impaired in Q1 FY2026; Independence Hydrogen written down to $21.6M in prior year; only RNG platform (Stanfield, Columbus) currently accretive.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$551.2M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$137.5M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$91.5M

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-11.6% YoY
$1.33BFY 2024
FY20 $1.11BFY21 $1.29BFY22 $1.50BFY24 $1.33B

Net Income

-46.9% YoY
$74.2MFY 2024
FY20 $60.8MFY21 $122.8MFY22 $139.7MFY24 $74.2M

Operating Income

-17.0% YoY
$171.3MFY 2024
FY20 $140.3MFY21 $213.2MFY22 $206.3MFY24 $171.3M

EPS (Diluted)

-47.7% YoY
$1.14FY 2024
FY20 $0.97FY21 $1.94FY22 $2.18FY24 $1.14

Total Assets

+8.0% YoY
$2.27BFY 2024
FY20 $2.05BFY21 $2.05BFY22 $2.10BFY24 $2.27B

Total Debt

+12.3% YoY
$1.21BFY 2024
FY20 $1.21BFY21 $1.12BFY22 $1.08BFY24 $1.21B

Op. Cash Flow

-27.2% YoY
$160.6MFY 2024
FY20 $209.4MFY21 $226.6MFY22 $220.5MFY24 $160.6M

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