Whole Foods' Secret Sauce

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The following video is from Friday's Motley Fool Money roundtable discussion, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser, James Early, and Matt Koppenheffer discuss the top business and investing stories of the week.

Shares of Whole Foods hit an all-time high this week. The grocer's second-quarter profit rose 20% and same-store sales increased 7%. Whole Foods also announced a 2-for-1 stock split. Should investors take stock in Whole Foods? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, our analysts delve into the latest numbers.

It's hard to believe that a grocery store could book investors more than 30 times their initial investment, but that's just what Whole Foods has done for those who saw the organic trend coming some 20 years ago. However, it may not be too late to participate in the long-term growth of this organic foods powerhouse. In this premium report on the company, we walk through the key must-know items for every Whole Foods investor, including the main opportunities and threats facing the company. So make sure to claim your copy today by clicking here.


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