Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, natural and organic food retailer Whole Foods Market (WFM) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Whole Foods and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Whole Foods facts
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Headquarters (Founded) |
Austin, Texas (1978) |
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Market Cap |
$16.3 billion |
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Industry |
Food retail |
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Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$12.2 billion |
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Management |
Co-founder/Co-CEO John Mackey |
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Return on Equity (Average, Past 3 Years) |
13.3% |
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Cash/Debt |
$926.0 million / $25.0 million |
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Dividend Yield |
0.9% |
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Competitors |
Kroger (NYSE: KR) |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 89% of the 5,211 members who have rated Whole Foods believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just last month, one of those Fools, TMFCQuader, tapped Whole Foods as a particularly tasty bargain opportunity:
"Right now it is hitting some turbulence, but as people start realizing that many of their health issues are related to the foods they eat, they may start coming to Whole Foods. Whole Foods also positions its stores in urban areas, usually within walking distance of many patrons."
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