Whole Foods stock
Whole Foods (WFM): bought by Amazon 28 Aug 2017. Peak close $65.24 a share (25 Oct 2013). Final price $42.00 a share (28 Aug 2017). Whole Foods and the other defunct companies are on one page, each with its dates, prices and sources.
Key dates and prices
| Ticker | WFM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Peak close | $65.24 a share, 25 Oct 2013 |
| Share basis | post-May 2013 2:1 split shares (no later splits) |
| Final price | $42.00 a share, 28 Aug 2017 (cash deal price) |
| What happened | Bought by Amazon, 28 Aug 2017 |
| Checked | 27 Sep 2026 |
What happened
Whole Foods Market was founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas.
Its stock peaked at just over $65 a share in October 2013, valuing the company at $24.3 billion.
Amazon agreed in June 2017 to buy Whole Foods for $42 a share in cash, a deal valued at about $13.7 billion including net debt.
At the time of the deal Whole Foods had more than 460 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The purchase closed on Aug 28, 2017, and co-founder John Mackey stayed on as CEO.
Cause: Bought by Amazon for cash. Founded in Austin, 1978. Checked out at $42, 2017.
What was the ticker symbol for Whole Foods stock?
Whole Foods traded under the ticker WFM. Whole Foods: bought by Amazon 28 Aug 2017.
What was the peak price of Whole Foods stock?
The peak close was $65.24 a share, on 25 Oct 2013. Share basis: post-May 2013 2:1 split shares (no later splits).
What was the final price of Whole Foods stock?
The final price was $42.00 a share, on 28 Aug 2017 (cash deal price). Whole Foods: bought by Amazon 28 Aug 2017.
Checked 27 September 2026. History, not advice.
Sources: sec.gov, sec.gov, fortune.com, fool.com, sec.gov