Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)


Market Price (7/20/2026): $76.3 | Market Cap: $7.2 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Food Retail

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)


Market Price (7/20/2026): $76.3
Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Food Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 5.0%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, Vegan & Alternative Foods, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%

Key risks
SFM key risks include [1] defending its differentiated niche against encroaching conventional supermarkets, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 5.0%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, Vegan & Alternative Foods, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%
5 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%
6 Key risks
SFM key risks include [1] defending its differentiated niche against encroaching conventional supermarkets, Show more.

SFM in ETFs

Weight = SFM's share of each fund

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IJH0.19%
VB0.10%
MDYV0.24%
IJJ0.24%
VBK0.22%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/14/2026

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q1 2026 Performance and Cautious Outlook.

Sprouts Farmers Market reported its fiscal Q1 2026 results on April 29, 2026 (for the quarter ended March 29, 2026), revealing a mixed performance that tempered investor enthusiasm. While net sales increased by 4% to $2.3 billion, the company experienced a (1.7)% decline in comparable store sales, and diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.71 from $1.81 in the prior year. The subsequent guidance for fiscal Q2 2026 projected comparable store sales between (2)% and 0% and diluted earnings per share of $1.32 to $1.36, indicating a cautious near-term outlook for growth.

2. Anticipation and Uncertainty Ahead of Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings.

The stock's largely stable movement also stemmed from a "wait-and-see" approach by investors leading up to the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report, scheduled for July 29, 2026. With limited fresh operating updates since late June 2026, the market awaited new financial disclosures. Consensus estimates for fiscal Q2 2026 projected an earnings per share of $1.35, showing no movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year, alongside a projected 4.91% increase in quarterly revenue to $2.33 billion. This flat EPS expectation, despite revenue growth, contributed to a lack of strong directional conviction for the stock.

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Updated on 7/14/2026

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q1 2026 Performance and Cautious Outlook.

Sprouts Farmers Market reported its fiscal Q1 2026 results on April 29, 2026 (for the quarter ended March 29, 2026), revealing a mixed performance that tempered investor enthusiasm. While net sales increased by 4% to $2.3 billion, the company experienced a (1.7)% decline in comparable store sales, and diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.71 from $1.81 in the prior year. The subsequent guidance for fiscal Q2 2026 projected comparable store sales between (2)% and 0% and diluted earnings per share of $1.32 to $1.36, indicating a cautious near-term outlook for growth.

2. Anticipation and Uncertainty Ahead of Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings.

The stock's largely stable movement also stemmed from a "wait-and-see" approach by investors leading up to the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report, scheduled for July 29, 2026. With limited fresh operating updates since late June 2026, the market awaited new financial disclosures. Consensus estimates for fiscal Q2 2026 projected an earnings per share of $1.35, showing no movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year, alongside a projected 4.91% increase in quarterly revenue to $2.33 billion. This flat EPS expectation, despite revenue growth, contributed to a lack of strong directional conviction for the stock.

3. Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds and Consumer Price Sensitivity.

The wider grocery sector faced persistent inflation and cautious consumer spending, impacting specialty retailers like Sprouts. Approximately 70% of shoppers expressed concern about rising grocery prices, leading to increased price comparison and store switching in search of better value. Food-at-home prices were predicted to rise 2.8% in 2026, faster than their 20-year historical average, which suggests ongoing pressure on consumer budgets and potentially on sales volumes for grocers. The market increasingly favored models with sharper positioning and stronger economics, placing pressure on Sprouts to demonstrate its value proposition in a competitive environment.

4. Neutral Analyst Sentiment and Varied Price Targets.

Analyst sentiment remained generally neutral, contributing to the stock's range-bound movement during the period. Sprouts held a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) as of July 14, 2026. While multiple analysts issued price targets over the past six months, the median target was $96.0, with a range spanning from $75.0 to $114.0. This divergence in valuation perspectives and the stock's closing price of $75.35 on July 14, 2026, being near the lower end of some targets, indicates a lack of overwhelming consensus for significant upward price movement.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.8% change in SFM stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -4.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267192026Change
Stock Price ($)77.1375.78-1.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,8068,8991.1%
Net Income Margin (%)5.9%5.7%-4.1%
P/E Multiple14.214.2-0.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)97952.0%
Cumulative Contribution-1.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SFM-1.8% 
Market (SPY)14.3%-9.0%
Sector (XLP)3.9%41.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.9% change in SFM stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257192026Change
Stock Price ($)79.6775.78-4.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,6548,8992.8%
Net Income Margin (%)5.9%5.7%-3.9%
P/E Multiple15.214.2-6.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)98953.0%
Cumulative Contribution-4.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SFM-4.9% 
Market (SPY)9.3%-12.0%
Sector (XLP)10.3%29.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -54.0% change in SFM stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -61.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257192026Change
Stock Price ($)164.6475.78-54.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,0728,89910.2%
Net Income Margin (%)5.5%5.7%3.1%
P/E Multiple36.314.2-61.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)99953.9%
Cumulative Contribution-54.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SFM-54.0% 
Market (SPY)21.3%0.4%
Sector (XLP)7.4%26.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 106.3% change in SFM stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 48.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020237192026Change
Stock Price ($)36.7375.78106.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,4968,89937.0%
Net Income Margin (%)3.8%5.7%48.7%
P/E Multiple15.314.2-7.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)104959.5%
Cumulative Contribution106.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SFM106.3% 
Market (SPY)73.6%20.6%
Sector (XLP)23.8%24.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
SFM Return48%9%49%164%-37%-8%267%
Peers Return28%-2%16%29%-16%7%69%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SFM Win Rate50%50%58%92%42%71% 
Peers Win Rate63%52%62%43%50%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SFM Max Drawdown-25%-34%-14%-18%-57%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-31%-36%-20%-24%-35%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: KR, ACI, NGVC, GO, WMK. See SFM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSFMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven78 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-16.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven4 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven575 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.6%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven9 days6 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven2383 days15 days

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In The Past

Sprouts Farmers Market's stock fell -24.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventSFMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven78 days427 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven2383 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-20.3%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.5%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven3408 days1 days

Compare to KR, ACI, NGVC, GO, WMK

In The Past

Sprouts Farmers Market's stock fell -24.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) is a distinctive grocery retailer specializing in fresh, natural, and organic food products across the United States. The company operates a chain of supermarkets designed to provide consumers with a healthier alternative to conventional grocery shopping, emphasizing high-quality, wholesome ingredients and a farmer's market atmosphere.

The product range at Sprouts is extensive, encompassing both perishable and non-perishable categories. Perishable selections include a wide array of fresh produce, meat, seafood, deli items, bakery goods, floral arrangements, and various dairy and dairy alternative products. Non-perishable offerings feature grocery staples, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural health and body care products, catering comprehensively to health-conscious shoppers in 23 states.

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A more value-oriented Whole Foods.

Like Whole Foods, but with a stronger "farmers market" emphasis on fresh produce.

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  • Fresh Produce: A variety of fruits, vegetables, and other raw plant-based foods, often organic.
  • Meat & Seafood: Fresh and prepared animal protein products, including various cuts of meat and fish.
  • Deli & Bakery Items: Prepared foods, artisanal baked goods, and specialty deli items.
  • Dairy & Dairy Alternatives: A selection of traditional dairy products like milk and cheese, alongside plant-based alternatives.
  • Floral: Fresh cut flowers and potted plants for home decoration and gifting.
  • Grocery Items: A wide range of packaged, natural, and organic pantry staples and household goods.
  • Vitamins & Supplements: Dietary aids, health supplements, and natural remedies.
  • Bulk Items: Foods and other products available in larger quantities, often self-dispensed from bins.
  • Frozen Foods: Various pre-packaged and prepared food items kept frozen for extended shelf life.
  • Beer & Wine: A selection of alcoholic beverages.
  • Natural Health & Body Care: Personal care products, cosmetics, and wellness items made with natural ingredients.

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Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) sells primarily to **individuals** rather than other companies. Based on its focus on fresh, natural, and organic food products, its major customer categories include:

  • Health-Conscious Individuals: Customers who prioritize their well-being by actively seeking out organic, natural, and minimally processed foods, as well as products free from artificial ingredients and harmful chemicals.
  • Environmentally and Ethically Minded Shoppers: Consumers who value sustainable practices, locally sourced products, and brands that align with ethical production and environmental responsibility.
  • Individuals with Specific Dietary Preferences or Restrictions: Customers following specialized diets such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or other lifestyle-based eating plans, who rely on Sprouts for a diverse selection of suitable and specialized products.

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Jack L. Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer

Jack L. Sinclair joined Sprouts Farmers Market as CEO in June 2019, bringing over 35 years of experience in retail and grocery. Prior to Sprouts, he served as CEO of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC from 2018 to 2019, and as its Chief Merchandising Officer from 2015 to 2018. From 2007 to 2015, Mr. Sinclair was the Executive Vice President of the U.S. Grocery Division of Walmart Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of Walmart's U.S. grocery business across more than 4,000 stores. He also spent 14 years at Safeway PLC in London, overseeing operations, merchandising, and marketing for over 450 supermarket and convenience store locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Curtis Valentine, Chief Financial Officer

Curtis Valentine was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Sprouts Farmers Market, effective January 1, 2024. He previously held the role of Senior Vice President of Finance at Sprouts since March 2023, and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis from December 2016 to March 2023. Before joining Sprouts, Mr. Valentine held financial management roles across multiple business units at PetSmart, Inc. for seven years, from April 2008 to April 2015.

Nicholas Konat, President and Chief Operating Officer

Nicholas Konat serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer for Sprouts Farmers Market.

James H. Bahrenburg, Chief Technology Officer

James H. Bahrenburg holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market.

David M. McGlinchey, Chief Development Officer

David M. McGlinchey is the Chief Development Officer for Sprouts Farmers Market.

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Here are the key risks to Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM):

  1. Intense Competition and Changing Consumer Preferences: Sprouts Farmers Market operates in a highly competitive retail food industry where conventional supermarkets and other specialty retailers are aggressively expanding their natural and organic offerings. This intensified competition can lead to pricing pressures, reduced profit margins, and a loss of market share for SFM. The company must continuously differentiate itself through product innovation and customer experience to maintain its competitive edge.
  2. Softening Consumer Backdrop and Economic Conditions: Sprouts Farmers Market is susceptible to broader macroeconomic shifts, including inflation, recessionary cycles, and increased interest rates, which can impact consumer spending habits. Recent reports indicate a "softening consumer backdrop" leading to moderated comparable store sales growth, declining traffic, and shrinking basket sizes, directly affecting the company's sales and profitability.
  3. Supply Chain Disruptions and Operational Challenges: The company faces risks related to supply chain disruptions, particularly concerning the availability of fresh produce and quality organic products, which are central to its brand identity. Other operational challenges include maintaining appropriate inventory levels, potential inventory losses, labor shortages, and increased wage costs, all of which could adversely affect profitability and operating results.

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The rise of advanced localized agriculture, particularly urban vertical farms, poses an emerging threat. These farms can produce ultra-fresh, hyper-local, and often more sustainable produce year-round. As this technology scales and becomes more cost-effective, it enables new direct-to-consumer (D2C) distribution models, or partnerships that bypass traditional grocery supply chains. This directly threatens Sprouts Farmers Market's core value proposition of fresh, natural, and organic produce by offering consumers a potentially fresher, more local, and sustainable alternative delivered directly, thereby reducing the need for traditional grocery store visits for a significant portion of their shopping needs.

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Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) operates within several significant addressable markets in the United States, focusing on natural, organic, and healthy food products, along with related wellness items.

Addressable Markets for Sprouts Farmers Market (U.S. Region)

  • U.S. Organic Food Market: This broad category, highly relevant to Sprouts Farmers Market's offerings, was valued at approximately $95.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to nearly $191.26 billion by 2035.
  • U.S. Health & Wellness Food Market: Encompassing a wider range of healthy and natural food products, this market was valued at $249.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $517.95 billion by 2032.
  • U.S. Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Market: A core component of Sprouts Farmers Market's perishable offerings, the U.S. fresh fruits and vegetables market was valued at $96.26 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $127.61 billion by 2030.
  • U.S. Vitamins and Supplements Market: Directly addressing Sprouts' "vitamins and supplements" category, this market was valued at approximately $49.9 billion as per a 2024 report.
  • U.S. Specialty Food Stores Market: This market describes the retail segment in which Sprouts Farmers Market operates. The market size for Specialty Food Stores in the U.S. was $32.4 billion in 2024.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several strategic initiatives:

  1. Aggressive New Store Expansion: Sprouts Farmers Market is pursuing an aggressive store expansion strategy, with plans to open at least 35 new stores in 2025 and over 40 new stores in 2026. This expansion targets an approximate 10% annual unit growth. The company is focusing on a smaller, more efficient prototype format (21,000–25,000 square feet) which is cheaper to build and operate, allowing it to enter a broader range of markets and achieve stronger sales per square foot. Geographic focus areas for expansion include Florida, California, Texas, and laying the foundation for future growth in the Midwest and Northeast.
  2. Continued Product Innovation and Differentiation: The company is focused on expanding its unique product assortment, emphasizing its Sprouts Brand private-label portfolio and attribute-driven products such as organic, plant-based, gluten-free, and non-GMO options. The Sprouts Brand accounted for over 25% of revenue in 2025, and organic offerings exceeded 30% of total sales, with over 50% of fresh produce sales being organic. Sprouts launched over 7,000 new products in 2025 to maintain its differentiated offering for health-conscious consumers.
  3. Enhanced Customer Engagement and Loyalty Program: Sprouts Farmers Market is investing in customer engagement and personalization, particularly through its loyalty program, which launched recently. This program aims to gather deeper customer insights and is expected to drive comparable sales and improve customer retention and spend.
  4. Growth in E-commerce Sales: E-commerce continues to be a significant growth channel for Sprouts. In the fourth quarter of 2025, e-commerce sales grew 15% and represented approximately 15.5% of total sales, indicating continued strong performance and contribution to overall revenue.
  5. Expansion of Self-Distribution Network: Sprouts is investing in its supply chain, specifically by expanding its self-distribution network. This includes building new distribution centers (e.g., in Colorado, Florida, and Southern California) and transitioning to self-distribution for meat and seafood, serving roughly 70% of its stores. This strategy aims to improve efficiency, ensure the freshness of products, and support the accelerated store growth, thereby indirectly fueling revenue growth through better product availability and quality.

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Share Repurchases

  • Sprouts Farmers Market authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program on August 13, 2025, which replaced a previous authorization that had approximately $143 million remaining.
  • The company repurchased $472 million of common stock in 2025.
  • Sprouts executed annual share repurchases of $228.472 million in 2024 and $199.98 million in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • Shares outstanding have generally declined over the past three years, from 0.103 billion in 2023 to 0.101 billion in 2024, and 0.099 billion in 2025, indicating a net reduction through repurchases rather than significant issuance.

Capital Expenditures

  • Sprouts invested $224 million in capital expenditures in 2025.
  • The company anticipates capital expenditures (net of landlord reimbursements) of $280 million to $310 million for 2026.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures is on new store openings, remodels, and investments in supply chain capabilities, including distribution centers, to support unit growth.

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Financials

SFMKRACINGVCGOWMKMedian
NameSprouts .Kroger Albertso.Natural .Grocery .Weis Mar. 
Mkt Price75.7858.8215.1132.739.4478.0545.77
Mkt Cap7.237.17.70.80.91.94.6
Rev LTM8,899147,64283,1721,3384,7305,0136,956
Op Inc LTM6801,8907156574126403
FCF LTM3623,45652717423192
FCF 3Y Avg3752,70663527-1141208
CFO LTM6527,3112,36762216233442
CFO 3Y Avg6276,6312,56968201206417

Growth & Margins

SFMKRACINGVCGOWMKMedian
NameSprouts .Kroger Albertso.Natural .Grocery .Weis Mar. 
Rev Chg LTM10.2%0.4%3.5%3.1%6.0%4.2%3.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg11.1%-0.1%2.3%6.6%8.4%1.8%4.5%
Rev Chg Q4.1%1.2%7.7%0.5%3.6%4.6%3.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.1%0.3%1.8%0.1%0.9%1.1%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM14.3%-50.9%-56.4%13.1%-29.7%4.6%-12.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg22.5%-17.2%-27.0%37.6%-10.4%-4.9%-7.6%
Op Mgn LTM7.6%1.3%0.9%4.9%1.6%2.5%2.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.0%2.0%1.9%4.3%2.1%2.6%2.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%0.2%-1.0%0.1%-0.3%0.3%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM7.3%5.0%2.8%4.7%4.6%4.6%4.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.8%4.5%3.2%5.3%4.6%4.2%4.5%
FCF/Rev LTM4.1%2.3%0.6%1.3%0.1%0.4%0.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.7%1.8%0.8%2.1%-0.2%0.9%1.3%

Valuation

SFMKRACINGVCGOWMKMedian
NameSprouts .Kroger Albertso.Natural .Grocery .Weis Mar. 
Mkt Cap7.237.17.70.80.91.94.6
P/S0.80.30.10.60.20.40.3
P/Op Inc10.619.610.811.612.615.312.1
P/EBIT10.620.210.211.8-2.515.311.2
P/E14.236.535.515.7-2.419.117.4
P/CFO11.05.13.312.14.38.36.7
Total Yield7.1%5.1%7.0%6.4%-41.1%7.0%6.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.4%4.2%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.1%7.2%5.7%4.4%-1.0%2.4%4.3%
D/E0.30.72.00.42.00.10.5
Net D/E0.30.52.00.41.9-0.00.5

Returns

SFMKRACINGVCGOWMKMedian
NameSprouts .Kroger Albertso.Natural .Grocery .Weis Mar. 
1M Rtn-5.9%3.9%12.3%8.7%1.9%1.7%2.9%
3M Rtn2.2%-13.3%-8.6%16.4%24.5%10.4%6.3%
6M Rtn-3.6%-6.0%-11.1%23.7%-1.6%14.2%-2.6%
12M Rtn-54.3%-15.9%-23.6%-15.4%-31.4%3.9%-19.8%
3Y Rtn90.2%31.3%-25.6%182.9%-71.5%27.4%29.3%
1M Excs Rtn-8.7%-7.6%0.9%7.8%-3.7%-0.8%-2.3%
3M Excs Rtn-2.4%-18.7%-12.7%14.1%26.1%7.9%2.8%
6M Excs Rtn-14.6%-12.5%-20.7%21.6%-8.5%8.4%-10.5%
12M Excs Rtn-73.8%-35.6%-42.9%-34.7%-48.9%-16.2%-39.2%
3Y Excs Rtn32.8%-34.1%-92.7%128.7%-138.0%-40.4%-37.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil2025202420232022
Perishables5,0204,4253,7183,518
Non-Perishables3,7863,2952,6872,582
Total8,8067,7196,4046,100


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$75.78 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.2 
First Trading Date08/01/2013 
Distance from 52W High-54.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$85.04$82.28
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-10.9%-7.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility52.4%47.3%
Downside Capture-102.1641.04
Upside Capture-70.29-60.00
Correlation (SPY)-2.8%0.8%
SFM Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.41-0.57-0.27-0.350.060.54
Up Beta0.701.040.510.240.190.58
Down Beta-1.620.15-0.09-0.300.070.74
Up Capture-16%-87%-26%-33%-21%23%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days12202960111399
Down Capture-41%-188%-157%-96%57%53%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days9213465139346

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SFM
SFM-54.8%47.1%-1.52-
Sector ETF (XLP)8.2%13.8%0.3326.6%
Equity (SPY)20.2%12.6%1.180.7%
Gold (GLD)19.6%28.0%0.63-10.1%
Commodities (DBC)30.0%19.0%1.252.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.7%14.0%0.8114.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.3%42.8%-1.332.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SFM
SFM22.7%39.5%0.63-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.6%13.5%0.2730.9%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5723.8%
Gold (GLD)16.9%18.4%0.740.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%19.5%0.343.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.9%0.0523.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.6%53.5%0.446.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SFM
SFM12.1%38.0%0.42-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.2%14.8%0.3531.7%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7324.2%
Gold (GLD)11.0%16.1%0.552.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.0%17.9%0.315.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2220.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.5%66.2%0.996.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6152026-11.3%
Average Daily Volume2.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity94.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares11.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202615.1%10.0%16.2%
2/19/2026-0.5%11.6%20.6%
10/29/2025-26.1%-23.7%-17.9%
7/30/2025-4.1%-4.6%-10.5%
4/30/20250.4%-1.9%1.1%
2/20/2025-15.6%-15.9%-16.1%
10/30/20248.1%18.5%30.0%
7/29/202413.3%12.2%21.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131417
# Negative11107
Median Positive10.9%11.9%16.8%
Median Negative-3.1%-5.4%-10.5%
Max Positive15.1%18.5%36.3%
Max Negative-26.1%-23.7%-17.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202615.1%10.0%16.2%
2/19/2026-0.5%11.6%20.6%
10/29/2025-26.1%-23.7%-17.9%
7/30/2025-4.1%-4.6%-10.5%
4/30/20250.4%-1.9%1.1%
2/20/2025-15.6%-15.9%-16.1%
10/30/20248.1%18.5%30.0%
7/29/202413.3%12.2%21.2%
5/1/202412.0%16.1%22.8%
2/22/202410.9%16.1%18.3%
10/31/2023-3.1%-6.1%-4.0%
8/1/2023-2.3%-2.5%5.7%
5/1/20238.1%2.5%-1.3%
3/2/202313.0%7.4%12.0%
11/8/202212.2%16.7%20.8%
8/3/202213.5%10.9%7.0%
5/4/2022-24.2%-22.8%-12.7%
2/24/20225.0%13.1%18.2%
11/4/20214.7%4.6%16.8%
8/5/2021-2.5%0.7%0.5%
5/6/2021-2.1%-1.8%5.3%
2/25/20212.9%17.3%36.3%
10/28/2020-4.2%-2.6%1.3%
7/29/2020-2.4%-8.4%-9.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131417
# Negative11107
Median Positive10.9%11.9%16.8%
Median Negative-3.1%-5.4%-10.5%
Max Positive15.1%18.5%36.3%
Max Negative-26.1%-23.7%-17.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/29/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/01/202310-Q
12/31/202203/02/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/29/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/01/202310-Q
12/31/202203/02/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202010/28/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q
06/30/201908/01/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/12/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Comparable store sales-0.02-0.010   
Q2 2026 Diluted earnings per share1.321.341.36   
2026 Net sales growth4.5%5.5%6.5% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 5.5% for 2026
2026 Comparable store sales-0.0100.01 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0 for 2026
2026 EBIT675.00 Mil685.00 Mil695.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 685.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Diluted earnings per share5.325.45.480.7% RaisedGuidance: 5.36 for 2026
2026 Unit growth 4000.0% 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 4000.0% for 2026
2026 Capital expenditures280.00 Mil295.00 Mil310.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 295.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Comparable store sales growth-3.0%-2.0%-1.0%   
Q1 2026 Diluted earnings per share1.661.681.7   
2026 Net sales growth4.5%5.5%6.5%-42.1%-4.0%Lower NewGuidance: 9.5% for 2025
2026 Comparable store sales growth-1.0%0.0%1.0%   
2026 EBIT675.00 Mil685.00 Mil695.00 Mil   
2026 Diluted earnings per share5.285.365.4444.5% Higher NewGuidance: 3.71 for 2025
2026 Unit growth 4000.0%    
2026 Capital expenditures280.00 Mil295.00 Mil310.00 Mil-13.2% Lower NewGuidance: 340.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/8/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell708202684.8710,788915,59522,913,635Form
2Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell708202687.4110,788942,96423,598,574Form
3Konat, NicholasPresident & COODirectSell612202687.9012,5381,102,1495,812,171Form
4Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell609202686.9210,788937,69023,466,581Form
5Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell609202682.0410,790885,25822,150,320Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell708202684.8710,788915,59522,913,635Form
2Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell708202687.4110,788942,96423,598,574Form
3Konat, NicholasPresident & COODirectSell612202687.9012,5381,102,1495,812,171Form
4Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell609202686.9210,788937,69023,466,581Form
5Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell609202682.0410,790885,25822,150,320Form
6Lombardi, Brandon FChief Legal OfficerDirectSell501202682.0440633,307557,935Form
7Zalatoris, TimmiChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell323202678.5242633,4501,024,293Form
8Zalatoris, TimmiChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell323202683.9731126,1151,131,180Form
9Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell323202683.973,201268,79322,670,626Form
10Lombardi, Brandon FChief Legal OfficerDirectSell323202683.9729724,940605,183Form
11Hurley, Joseph LChief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell323202683.9732327,1232,374,882Form
12Hilgendorf, Stacy WVP, ControllerDirectSell323202683.9722819,146788,408Form
13Bahrenburg, James HChief Technology OfficerDirectSell323202683.9720817,4661,157,547Form
14Valentine, CurtisChief Financial OfficerDirectSell323202683.9725321,2451,713,942Form
15Coffin, KimSVP, Chief ForagerDirectSell323202683.9731326,2831,959,223Form
16Konat, NicholasPresident & COODirectSell323202683.9753044,5056,604,946Form
17McGlinchey, DavidChief Development OfficerDirectSell323202683.9729724,9404,021,983Form
18Hamilton, DustinChief Stores OfficerDirectSell323202683.9720617,2981,374,865Form
19Valentine, CurtisChief Financial OfficerDirectSell317202680.822,268183,3081,684,934Form
20Coffin, KimSVP, Chief ForagerDirectSell317202680.823,766304,3821,948,823Form
21Hurley, Joseph LChief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell317202680.823,910316,0212,348,820Form
22Lombardi, Brandon FChief Legal OfficerDirectSell317202680.824,871393,6931,617,042Form
23McGlinchey, DavidChief Development OfficerDirectSell317202680.824,872393,7743,939,110Form
24Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell317202680.8257,6444,659,00722,463,763Form
25Zalatoris, TimmiChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell317202680.823,668296,4621,954,885Form
26Konat, NicholasPresident & COODirectSell317202680.8210,123818,1796,477,139Form
27Hilgendorf, Stacy WVP, ControllerDirectSell316202679.381199,446800,148Form
28Konat, NicholasPresident & COODirectSell316202679.3834026,9894,960,444Form
29Hurley, Joseph LChief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell316202679.3821917,3841,602,123Form
30Bahrenburg, James HChief Technology OfficerDirectSell316202679.3813610,7961,110,762Form
31Zalatoris, TimmiChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell316202679.381048,2551,196,015Form
32Hamilton, DustinChief Stores OfficerDirectSell316202679.3833026,1951,396,767Form
33Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell316202679.381,05283,50815,630,280Form
34Valentine, CurtisChief Financial OfficerDirectSell316202679.3820616,3521,174,424Form
35Coffin, KimSVP, Chief ForagerDirectSell316202679.3820916,5901,184,982Form
36Lombardi, Brandon FChief Legal OfficerDirectSell316202679.3824719,607740,296Form
37McGlinchey, DavidChief Development OfficerDirectSell316202679.3824019,0513,020,957Form
38Blum, Kristen E DirectBuy311202676.001,325100,7004,134,932Form
39Anderson, Joel D DirectBuy309202677.174,400339,5481,913,970Form
40Gmelich, AlisaSVP, Chief Marketing OfficerDirectSell1216202579.393,161250,959440,786Form
41Neal, John ScottChief Merchandising OfficerDirectSell1205202585.2017,4711,488,4981,207,940Form
42Hamilton, DustinChief Stores OfficerDirectSell10162025108.5086894,1771,679,671Form
43Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell10082025101.474,045410,43617,730,413Form
44Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell10082025103.004,045416,62917,997,975Form
45Bahrenburg, James HChief Technology OfficerDirectSell9152025137.064,292588,2621,256,429Form
46Hamilton, DustinChief Stores OfficerDirectSell9122025138.957,2001,000,4402,271,694Form
47Valentine, CurtisChief Financial OfficerDirectSell9092025140.1534348,0711,571,782Form
48Hamilton, DustinChief Stores OfficerDirectSell9092025140.1534648,4923,300,392Form
49Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell9032025137.264,045555,20923,984,463Form
50Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell9032025138.604,045560,61924,218,195Form
51Coffin, KimSVP, Chief ForagerDirectSell8292025141.5865192,1691,590,651Form
52Fortunato, Joe DirectSell8132025147.5710,0001,475,7252,680,507Form
53Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell8062025151.374,045612,31026,451,180Form
54O'Leary, Joseph D DirectSell8062025150.072,937440,7562,250,150Form
55Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell8062025156.764,045634,08927,392,015Form
56Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell7092025160.634,045649,76428,069,150Form
57Sinclair, JackChief Executive OfficerDirectSell7092025162.944,045659,07428,471,332Form
58Zalatoris, TimmiChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell7012025164.382,000328,7652,180,208Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 20, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Triodos Investment Management BV$7.1 Mil0.5%49New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Triodos Investment Management BV$7.1 Mil0.5%49New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Anomaly Capital Management, LP$69.5 Mil2.5%32Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Triodos Investment Management BV$7.1 Mil0.5%49New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/19/2026