- Previous Rank181
- Revenues ($M)$15,724
- Revenue Percent Change2.2%
- Profits ($M)$507
- Profits Percent Change-5.4%
- Assets ($M)$6,341
- Employees73,515
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$9,468
The food retailer operates a chain of upscale supermarkets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Company Info
Figures are for fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2016.
| CEO | John P. Mackey |
| CEO Title | Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Sector | Food & Drug Stores |
| Industry | Food and Drug Stores |
| HQ Location | Austin, TX |
| Website | http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 13 |
| Employees | 73,515 |
Whole Foods Market Rank History
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Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | $15,724 | 2.2% |
| Profits ($M) | $507 | -5.4% |
| Assets ($M) | $6,341 | - |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $3,224 | - |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M) | $9,468 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 3.2% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 8% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 15.7% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 1.55 |
| EPS % Change (from 2015) | 4.7% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 9.9% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 8.2% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2016) | -6.5% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | -0.9% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 4% |