Should I buy or sell SunOpta stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SunOpta in the last year. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" STKL shares. View STKL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is SunOpta's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for SunOpta's stock. Their STKL share price targets range from $9.00 to $10.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $9.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 59.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for STKL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have STKL shares performed in 2024?

SunOpta's stock was trading at $5.47 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STKL shares have increased by 7.5% and is now trading at $5.88. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is SunOpta's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our STKL earnings forecast .

How were SunOpta's earnings last quarter?

SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.04. The company earned $181.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $165.10 million. SunOpta had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.05% and a negative net margin of 22.85%.

What guidance has SunOpta issued on next quarter's earnings?

SunOpta updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $670.0 million-$700.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $684.6 million.

What other stocks do shareholders of SunOpta own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SunOpta investors own include Plug Power (PLUG) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Intel (INTC) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Pfizer (PFE) , Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) , Tesla (TSLA) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Alibaba Group (BABA) .

Who are SunOpta's major shareholders?

SunOpta's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Hodges Capital Management Inc. (2.43%) and Epiq Partners LLC (0.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Barend Reijn , Brian W Kocher, Chris Whitehair , David Largey, Engaged Capital Llc, Joseph Ennen , Lovas Katrina Houde, Matthew S Bromberg, Mike Buick, Rebecca Fisher , Robert Duchscher and Scott E Huckins . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of SunOpta?

Shares of STKL 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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SunOpta (STKL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.88

-0.16 (-2.65%)

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Today's Range: $5.86
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$6.16
50-Day Range: $5.69
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$7.05
52-Week Range: $2.79
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$8.58

Volume: 494,124 shs
Average Volume: 823,440 shs
Market Capitalization: $695.60 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $9.40

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SunOpta MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 59.9% Upside
$9.40 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
6.53% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$1.03 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 78.57%
From $0.14 to $0.25 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.13 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

99th out of 131 stocks

Farm - Product Raw Materials Industry

3rd out of 3 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
SunOpta has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
SunOpta has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
6.53% of the outstanding shares of SunOpta have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
SunOpta has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in SunOpta has recently increased by 10.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
SunOpta does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
SunOpta does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for STKL.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SunOpta this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 10 people have searched for STKL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added SunOpta to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, SunOpta insiders have sold 325.31% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $243,000.00 in company stock and sold $1,033,500.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 4.68% of the stock of SunOpta is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
85.39% of the stock of SunOpta is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for SunOpta are expected to grow by 78.57% in the coming year, from $0.14 to $0.25 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of SunOpta is -3.84, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of SunOpta is -3.84, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
SunOpta has a P/B Ratio of 4.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About SunOpta Stock (NASDAQ:STKL)

SunOpta Inc. engages in manufacture and sale of plant-based and fruit-based food and beverage products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides plant-based beverages utilizing oat, almond, soy, coconut, rice, hemp, and other bases under the Dream and West Life brands; oat-based creamers under the SOWN brand; ready-to-drink protein shakes; and nut, grain, seed, and legume based beverages; packaged teas and concentrates; and meat and vegetable broths and stocks. It also offers plant-based ingredients, such as oatbase, oatgold, soybase, hempbase, and soypowders and okara; ready-to-eat fruit snacks made from apple purée and juice concentrate in bar, bit, twist, strip and sandwich formats; cold pressed fruit bars; liquid and powder ingredients utilizing oat, soy and hemp bases; ready-to-eat fruit smoothie and chia bowls topped with frozen fruit; consumer products, which includes protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks; and liquid and dry ingredients for internal use and for sale to other food and beverage manufacturers. It sells its products through various distribution channels including private label products to retail customers; branded products under co-manufacturing agreements to other branded food companies for their distribution; and its own branded products to retail and foodservice customers. The company was formerly known as Stake Technology Ltd. and changed its name to SunOpta Inc. in October 2003. SunOpta Inc. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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STKL Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | businesswire.com

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SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

March 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

SunOpta: Poised for Growth with Strong Q4 Performance and Positive FY24 Outlook

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SunOpta rallies to 8-month high on Q4 results

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SunOpta Inc. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

February 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

SunOpta (NASDAQ:STKL) Exceeds Q4 Expectations

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SunOpta Inc. (STKL) Reports Growth Amidst Challenges in Q4 and Fiscal 2023 Results

February 28, 2024 | businesswire.com

SunOpta Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

February 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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SunOpta Inc. Reports Inducement Grants to CEO Brian W. Kocher Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

December 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Farm - product raw materials
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:STKL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 351834
Web: www.sunopta.com
Phone: 952-820-2518
Fax: 905-819-7971
Employees: 1,174
Year Founded: 1973

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $9.40
High Stock Price Target: $10.00
Low Stock Price Target: $9.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +59.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.53)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 42.00
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-175,020,000.00
Net Margins: -22.85%
Pretax Margin: -2.96%
Return on Equity: 4.05%
Return on Assets: 1.24%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.48
Current Ratio: 1.19
Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $630.30 million
Price / Sales: 1.10
Cash Flow: $0.35 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.93
Book Value: $1.36 per share
Price / Book: 4.32

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 118,300,000
Free Float: 112,760,000
Market Cap: $695.60 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.73

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Key Executives

Ms. Jill Barnett (Age 50)
General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $457.42k
Mr. Joseph D. Ennen (Age 56)
Advisor
Comp: $894.15k
Mr. Brian W. Kocher (Age 55)
CEO & Director
Mr. Greg Gaba CA
CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Rob Duchscher (Age 62)
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Chad Hagen
Chief Customer Officer
Mr. Bryan Clark
Senior Vice President of R&D, Food Safety and Quality
Ms. Lauren McNamara
Senior Vice President of Business Management
Mr. Justin Kobler
Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

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STKL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SunOpta stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SunOpta in the last year. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" STKL shares.
View STKL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is SunOpta's stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for SunOpta's stock. Their STKL share price targets range from $9.00 to $10.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $9.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 59.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for STKL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have STKL shares performed in 2024?: SunOpta's stock was trading at $5.47 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STKL shares have increased by 7.5% and is now trading at $5.88.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is SunOpta's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our STKL earnings forecast.
How were SunOpta's earnings last quarter?: SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.04. The company earned $181.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $165.10 million. SunOpta had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.05% and a negative net margin of 22.85%.

What guidance has SunOpta issued on next quarter's earnings?: SunOpta updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $670.0 million-$700.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $684.6 million.
What other stocks do shareholders of SunOpta own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SunOpta investors own include Plug Power (PLUG), Walt Disney (DIS), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Tesla (TSLA), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Alibaba Group (BABA).
Who are SunOpta's major shareholders?: SunOpta's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Hodges Capital Management Inc. (2.43%) and Epiq Partners LLC (0.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Barend Reijn, Brian W Kocher, Chris Whitehair, David Largey, Engaged Capital Llc, Joseph Ennen, Lovas Katrina Houde, Matthew S Bromberg, Mike Buick, Rebecca Fisher, Robert Duchscher and Scott E Huckins.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of SunOpta?: Shares of STKL 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.
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SunOpta (STKL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

SunOpta MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About SunOpta Stock (NASDAQ:STKL)

STKL Stock Price History

STKL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

STKL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™