Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Did You Know There’s a Split Coming?

A federal GMO-labeling program could also reduce the payoff of Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)’ move to do the same. These labels’ competitive brand advantage for Whole Foods will be diluted if Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and grocer competitors can boast similar labels (and likely at no cost to the grocers, with government and suppliers shouldering the burden).

Will such a federal initiative occur before 2018, when Whole Foods’ labels will debut? It’s unclear — so while Whole Foods’ GMO labels are good conscious capitalism, the move’s boost (if any) to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)’ bottom line will occur years later, hinging much on Washington’s legislation and efficacy.

Stock split: Robust future growth?

Like a cup of the company’s  Allegro Coffee, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)’ 2013 moves have been bold. The most recent move, a 2-for-1 stock split planned later this month, indicates that “the company believes that the stock is heading higher in the near future.”

Indeed, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)’ second quarter 20% profit rise and 6% same store sales increase indicates that its lower margin strategy may be working. One quarter does not make or break a long-term investment, so only time will tell how Whole Foods’ bold moves affect its profits. Bit with these recent earnings and only 350 operating storefronts of a projected 1,000, Whole Foods seems poised to offer investors further bounty before becoming overripe.

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