Sanford Overview
- Year Founded
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1880
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,409
- Stock Symbol
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SAN
- Investments
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9
- Share Price
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$3.88
- (As of Friday Closing)
Sanford General Information
Description
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
Contact Information
Website
www.sanford.co.nzCorporate Office
- 22 Jellicoe Street
- Freemans Bay
- Auckland, 1010
- New Zealand
Corporate Office
- 22 Jellicoe Street
- Freemans Bay
- Auckland, 1010
- New Zealand
Sanford Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Sanford’s stock price is $3.88. Its current market cap is $363M with 93.5M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.88 | $3.84 | $3.29 - $4.85 | $363M | 93.5M | 181K | $0.45 |
Sanford Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2026, Sanford has a trailing 12-month revenue of $333M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 30-Sep-2025 | FY 2024 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 30-Sep-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 452,972 | 412,538 | 386,571 | 349,490 |
| Revenue | 333,449 | 341,331 | 354,290 | 339,017 |
| EBITDA | 91,175 | 85,562 | 53,914 | 34,693 |
| Net Income | 42,283 | 37,218 | 11,964 | 6,136 |
| Total Assets | 607,758 | 581,915 | 664,063 | 642,531 |
| Total Debt | 86,152 | 84,625 | 148,706 | 146,205 |
Sanford Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Sanford Competitors (2)
One of Sanford’s 2 competitors is Sealord Group, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Nelson, New Zealand.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealord Group | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Nelson, New Zealand | ||||
| Talley's Group | Corporation | Motueka, New Zealand |
Sanford Patents
Sanford Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-2019243671-A1 | Bioactive green-lipped mussel extracts and uses thereof | Inactive | 27-Mar-2018 | ||
| US-20210077540-A1 | Bioactive green-lipped mussel extracts and uses thereof | Inactive | 27-Mar-2018 | ||
| WO-2019190333-A1 | Bioactive green-lipped mussel extracts and uses thereof | Inactive | 27-Mar-2018 | ||
| AU-2017380469-A1 | Bioactive mussel compositions and/or extracts | Inactive | 20-Dec-2016 | ||
| US-20200016215-A1 | Bioactive mussel compositions and/or extracts | Inactive | 20-Dec-2016 | A23L17/65 |
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Sanford Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Sanford Investments & Acquisitions (9)
Sanford’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Two Islands. The deal was made on 28-Sep-2020.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Islands | 28-Sep-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products | ||
| Enzaq | 10-Jul-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products | ||
| Greenshell New Zealand | 09-May-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Aquaculture | ||
| North Island Mussels | 01-Jan-2012 | Joint Venture | Aquaculture | ||
| Pure NZ Greenshell Mussels | 01-Jan-2011 | Joint Venture | Distributors/Wholesale |
Sanford ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated September, 30, 2024
27.02 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
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Sanford Exits (2)
Sanford’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2011 from Pure NZ Greenshell Mussels. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure NZ Greenshell Mussels | 01-Jan-2011 | Completed |
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| Weihai Dong Won Foods | 02-Nov-1995 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Sanford Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Islands | Auckland, New Zealand | 2018 | |
| Enzaq | Riverlands, New Zealand | 1967 |
Sanford FAQs
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When was Sanford founded?
Sanford was founded in 1880.
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Where is Sanford headquartered?
Sanford is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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What is the size of Sanford?
Sanford has 1,409 total employees.
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What industry is Sanford in?
Sanford’s primary industry is Aquaculture.
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Is Sanford a private or public company?
Sanford is a Public company.
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What is Sanford’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Sanford is SAN.
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What is the current stock price of Sanford?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Sanford is $3.88.
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What is the current market cap of Sanford?
The current market capitalization of Sanford is $363M.
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What is Sanford’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Sanford is $333M.
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Who are Sanford’s competitors?
Sealord Group and Talley's Group are competitors of Sanford.
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What is Sanford’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Sanford’s EPS for 12 months was $0.45.
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