Whole Foods Market

Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
  • Revenues ($M)
    15389
  • Revenue Percent Change
    8.4
  • Profits ($M)
    536
  • Profits Percent Change
    -7.4
  • Assets ($M)
    5741
  • Employees
    76300
  • Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M)
    10099
  • Previous Rank
    214
  • Morning Consult Brand Index
    B+

The food retailer operates a chain of upscale supermarkets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Company Info

CEOJohn P. Mackey, Walter E. Robb IV
SectorFood and Drug Stores
IndustryFood and Drug Stores
HQ LocationAustin, TX
Websitewww.wholefoodsmarket.com
Years on Fortune 500 List12
Employees76,300

Key Financials (last fiscal year)

Revenues ($M)$15,389
Profits ($M)$536
Assets ($M)$5,741
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$3,769
Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M)$10,099

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues3.5%
Profits as % of Assets9.3%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity14.2%

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)1.48
EPS % Change (from 2014)-5.1%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)15.7%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)11.6%

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2015)-32.7%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)7.2%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)-0.1%