What is the rating for SPT stock?

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) has a "Avoid" rating based on our 6-factor quantitative model. It has a composite score of 29.5 and ranks #4,000 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe with a 1-star rating.

Is SPT a good stock to buy?

Based on our quantitative analysis, SPT receives a "Avoid" rating with 1 out of 5 stars. Key factors include: Quality score of 38.7, Value score of 19.7, and Momentum score of 5.2. The timing score is 34, indicating "Bearish" entry conditions. This is not investment advice - please conduct your own research.

What sector is SPT in?

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) operates in the Services sector, specifically in the Computer Software industry. It has a market capitalization of $0.76 billion.

What is SPT's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for SPT.

What is SPT's market cap?

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) has a market capitalization of $0.76 billion, making it a small-cap stock.

What are the risks of investing in SPT?

Key risk factors for SPT include: higher volatility, elevated debt levels, and general market risk. As with all investments, there is risk of loss.

How does SPT compare to peers?

Within the Services sector, SPT ranks #4,000 overall with a quality score of 38.7/100 and value score of 19.7/100.

What is SPT's revenue growth?

SPT has revenue growth of 16.3% year-over-year.

What is SPT's composite score?

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) has a composite score of 29.5/100, which places it at rank #4,000 out of 7,333 stocks. This score is derived from our proprietary 6-factor quantitative model that evaluates quality, value, momentum, investment efficiency, stability, and short interest.

How does SPT compare to the S&P 500?

SPT ranks in the top 45% of all stocks in our coverage universe with a composite score of 29.5. This places it below the market median.

What are the bull and bear cases for SPT?

Bull case: SPT scores highest in short interest at 66.9/100, indicating strong performance in this area. Bear case: The weakest factor is momentum at 5.2/100, which may present a risk. Our overall assessment is Avoid with 1 out of 5 stars.

What is SPT's momentum score?

SPT has a momentum score of 5.2/100, placing it in the weak category. This suggests recent price weakness and potential selling pressure.

When is SPT's next earnings date?

For the latest earnings date and analysis for SPT, visit our earnings calendar or check the SPT stock page for real-time updates. Our AI-generated earnings reports provide in-depth analysis after each quarterly report.

Is SPT a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 29.5/100. It is ranked #4,000 out of 7,333 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 39/100, Value 20/100, Momentum 5/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SPT?

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) has a "Avoid" rating and 1-star score. The composite score of 29.5 ranks it #4,000 among 7,333 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SPT in?

Sprout Social, Inc. operates in the Services sector (Computer Software industry) with a market cap of $760 million. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does SPT pay a dividend?

SPT does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is SPT's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for SPT, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is SPT?

SPT's quality factor score is 39/100. Gross margin: 77.5%. ROE: -25.6% vs sector average 4.6%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is SPT valued compared to peers?

SPT's value factor score is 20/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: , EV/EBITDA 688.3x. Trading at a premium relative to peers.

What is SPT's debt level?

SPT's debt-to-equity ratio is 148%. Sector average: 28%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

SPT has a beta of 1.66, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 43/100.

Does SPT have high short interest?

SPT's short interest factor score is 67/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

SPT Stock Analysis — Sprout Social, Inc. Price Target & Forecast 2027

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SPT	+5.18%	-2.20%	-28.18%	-36.91%	-74.69%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLK	-1.40%	+0.57%	-3.47%	-2.06%	-38.96%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.56%	+0.70%	-0.50%	+1.08%	+15.94%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+5.73%	-2.91%	-27.69%	-37.99%	-90.63%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+6.58%	-2.77%	-24.71%	-34.86%	-35.73%	-	-	-

WACC \ GROWTH	11.2%	12.2%	13.2% *	14.2%	15.2%
11.9%	$4	$5	$5	$5	$5
12.9%	$4	$4	$4	$5	$5
13.9% *	$4	$4	$4	$4	$4
14.9%	$3	$3	$4	$4	$4
15.9%	$3	$3	$3	$3	$4

Metric	SPT	Benchmark	Variance
P/E Ratio	-8.2x	23.7x	-135%
EV/EBITDA	688.3x	11.4x	+5927%
Price / Book	2.1x	2.8x	-25%
Price / Sales	0.9x	1.8x	-49%

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd.	78	73	96	76	7.9x	59.8%	38.7%	17.0%	-	0.0x	$0	VS
YALA Yalla Group Ltd	74	83	99	76	8.5x	76.2%	64.5%	39.5%	6.5%	0.0x	$0	VS
ABNB Airbnb, Inc.	70	76	77	68	22.5x	43.2%	83.6%	24.4%	49.0%	171.0x	$75.5B	VS
CLH CLEAN HARBORS INC	68	57	64	83	37.5x	15.3%	31.3%	6.9%	-0.2%	178.0x	$12.5B	VS
VRSN VERISIGN INC/CA	68	78	56	57	26.3x	-41.1%	88.0%	50.6%	8.3%	-87.0x	$26.1B	VS
ULS UL Solutions Inc.	61	67	54	79	45.0x	28.4%	49.3%	12.2%	7.3%	38.0x	$14.2B	VS
LAUR LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.	61	44	59	84	24.3x	16.6%	20.5%	10.5%	-19.8%	86.0x	$4.6B	VS
FTDR Frontdoor, Inc.	60	58	67	84	14.1x	112.0%	56.7%	15.6%	14.0%	373.0x	$4.9B	VS
SIFY SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD	59	50	64	93	-	17.1%	37.5%	2.2%	-	195.0x	$0	VS
WM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC	55	40	45	72	36.0x	27.3%	39.9%	11.2%	19.3%	359.0x	$89.0B	VS
SPT Sprout Social, Inc.	30	39	20	5	-	-25.6%	77.5%	-11.4%	16.3%	148.0x	$760M

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Gross Margin %	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.7%
Operating Margin %	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-0.5%
EBITDA Margin %	-0.1%	-7.9%	-14.9%	-20.8%	-20.4%	-15.0%	-13.7%	-35.5%
Net Margin %	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.2%	-0.5%
FCF Margin %	-13.0%	-	-	-	-	-	-13.4%	-25.2%
ROE %	-0.3%	-4.8%	-37.2%	-46.1%	-35.3%	-19.8%	-20.8%	-36.5%
ROA %	-0.1%	-1.9%	-14.5%	-16.7%	-17.1%	-10.8%	-13.2%	-24.7%
ROIC %	-26.5%	-3.7%	-24.9%	-27.5%	-28.7%	-15.3%	-67.3%	-

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
	$439M	$406M	$334M	$254M	$188M	$133M	$103M
	—	$91M	$76M	$60M	$47M	—	—
	$341M	$314M	$257M	$194M	$141M	$98M	$75M
Gross Margin	77.5%	77.5%	77.1%	76.4%	75.1%	73.7%	72.6%
	—	$103M	$80M	$61M	$40M	$30M	$28M
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$14M	$10M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$375M	$327M	$246M	$169M	—	—
	-$50M	-$60M	-$69M	-$52M	-$28M	-$32M	-$47M
EBITDA	-$50M	-$60M	-$69M	-$52M	-$28M	-$18M	-$36M
Operating Margin	-11.4%	-14.9%	-20.8%	-20.4%	-14.9%	-24.1%	-46.0%
EBITDA Margin	-11.3%	---	---	---	---	---	---
	—	$4M	$3M	$153K	$300K	$366K	$270K
	—	-$61M	-$66M	-$50M	-$28M	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$670K	$649K	$366K	$211K	$127K	$66K
	-$50M	-$62M	-$66M	-$50M	-$29M	-$32M	-$47M
Net Margin	-11.4%	-15.3%	-19.9%	-19.8%	-15.3%	-23.8%	-45.6%
	$-0.16	-	-	-	-	$-0.62	$-2.54
Diluted EPS	$-0.16	$-1.09	$-1.19	$-0.92	-	$-0.62	$-2.54
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	57M	56M	55M	—	—	—

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) Stock Analysis — March 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: March 2026

Company Overview — What Does Sprout Social, Inc. Do?

Sprout Social, Inc. designs, develops, and operates a web-based social media management platform in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It provides cloud software that brings together social messaging, data, and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. The company offers provides various integrated tools in a range of functions comprising social engagement/response, publishing, reporting and analytics, social listening and business intelligence, reputation management, employee advocacy, and automation and workflows. Its tools serve a range of use-cases within its customers' organizations, including social and community management, public relations, marketing, customer service and care, commerce, sales and customer acquisition, recruiting and hiring, product development, and business strategy. The company also offers professional services, which primarily consist of consulting and training services. It serves approximately more than 31,000 customers across small-and-medium-sized businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises, marketing agencies, government, non-profit, and educational institutions. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Services sector, specifically within the Computer Software industry. The company is led by CEO Justyn Howard and employs approximately 1,140 people. With a market capitalization of $760M, SPT is one of the notable companies in the Services sector.

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) Stock Rating — Avoid (March 2026)

As of March 2026, Sprout Social, Inc. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 29.5/100 and 1 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SPT ranks #4,000 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Services sector, Sprout Social, Inc. ranks #603 of 810 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Services peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SPT Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) currently trades at $6.70. The stock lost $0.05 (0.7%) in the most recent trading session. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is SPT Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) carries a value factor score of 20/100 in the Blank Capital model, signaling premium valuation that prices in significant future growth. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.10x, versus the sector average of 2.79x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.93x, compared to 1.83x for the average Services stock. On an enterprise value basis, SPT trades at 688.31x EV/EBITDA, versus 11.42x for the sector.

At current multiples, Sprout Social, Inc. trades at a premium to most Services peers. This elevated valuation may be justified if the company can sustain above-average growth rates and profitability, but it also creates downside risk if earnings disappoint expectations.

Sprout Social, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) earns a quality factor score of 39/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is -25.6%, compared to the Services sector average of 4.6%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -10.3% versus the sector average of 1.7%.

On a margin basis, Sprout Social, Inc. reports gross margins of 77.5%, compared to 61.1% for the sector. The operating margin is -11.4% (sector: 3.6%). Net profit margin stands at -11.4%, versus 1.9% for the average Services stock. Revenue growth is running at 16.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 8.4% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

SPT Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Sprout Social, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 148.0%, compared to the Services sector average of 28.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 0.00x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $44M. Cash and equivalents stand at $91M.

SPT has a beta of 1.66, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in SPT would be expected to move 66.1% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for Sprout Social, Inc. is 43/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Sprout Social, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Sprout Social, Inc. reported revenue of $439M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.16. Net income for the quarter was $-50M. Gross margin was 77.5%. Operating income came in at $-50M.

In Q3 2025, Sprout Social, Inc. reported revenue of $116M. Net income for the quarter was $-9M. Gross margin was 77.7%. Revenue grew 12.6% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $-9M.

In Q2 2025, Sprout Social, Inc. reported revenue of $112M. Net income for the quarter was $-12M. Gross margin was 77.7%. Revenue grew 12.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $-12M.

In Q1 2025, Sprout Social, Inc. reported revenue of $109M. Net income for the quarter was $-11M. Gross margin was 77.3%. Revenue grew 12.9% year-over-year compared to Q1 2024. Operating income came in at $-11M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Sprout Social, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $97M to $439M. Investors analyzing SPT stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SPT Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Computer Software industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Services dividend stocks may want to explore other Services stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

SPT Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) has a momentum factor score of 5/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 27/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 67/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

SPT vs Competitors — Services Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Services sector, Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) ranks #603 out of 810 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SPT in the lower half of all Services stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (GRVY) with a score of 78.3/100, SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (SIFY) with a score of 58.6/100, CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) with a score of 68.1/100, UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) with a score of 61.3/100, and LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) with a score of 60.7/100.

Comparing SPT against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SPT vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Sprout Social, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SPT Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SPT? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Sprout Social, Inc. suggests caution. The quality score of 39/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 20/100 indicates premium valuation. Momentum is weak at 5/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) earns a Avoid rating with a composite score of 29.5/100 as of March 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SPT stock.

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