Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SFM
- Market cap
- $6.1B
- P/E
- 11.9×
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Target Price Range
Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 18.70 | 17.38 | 20.63 | 16.46 | 13.00 | 19.13 | 22.56 | 30.10 | 47.82 | 75.75 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 30.00 | 25.98 | 29.67 | 25.32 | 28.00 | 30.61 | 35.34 | 49.35 | 155.64 | 182.00 |
High Price
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| 24,000 | 27,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 33,000 | 31,000 | 31,000 | 32,000 | 35,000 | 36,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 4,046 | 4,665 | 5,207 | 5,635 | 6,469 | 6,100 | 6,404 | 6,837 | 7,719 | 8,806 |
Revenue
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| 33.70% | 33.59% | 33.56% | 33.63% | 36.78% | 36.22% | 36.67% | 36.88% | 38.11% | 38.80% |
Gross Margin
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| 199 | 206 | 196 | 196 | 377 | 322 | 349 | 344 | 507 | 689 |
EBT
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| 4.91% | 4.41% | 3.76% | 3.48% | 5.83% | 5.29% | 5.45% | 5.03% | 6.56% | 7.82% |
EBT Margin
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| 124 | 158 | 159 | 150 | 287 | 244 | 261 | 259 | 381 | 524 |
Net Income
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| 81 | 97 | 111 | 205 | 226 | 234 | 244 | 265 | 274 | 304 |
Depreciation
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| 27.47 | 34.51 | 40.42 | 47.21 | 54.90 | 52.87 | 59.17 | 66.72 | 76.91 | 90.15 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.84 | 1.17 | 1.23 | 1.25 | 2.44 | 2.12 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 3.79 | 5.36 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.73 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.98 | 4.19 | 3.16 | 3.43 | 4.54 | 6.43 | 7.33 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.22) | (1.47) | (1.37) | (1.53) | (1.04) | (0.89) | (1.15) | (2.20) | (2.30) | (2.54) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.50 | 0.82 | 0.91 | 1.44 | 3.16 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 2.34 | 4.13 | 4.79 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 4.57 | 4.81 | 4.57 | 4.88 | 7.48 | 8.32 | 9.67 | 11.21 | 13.17 | 14.36 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 147 | 135 | 129 | 119 | 118 | 115 | 108 | 102 | 100 | 98 |
Shares
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| 23.20 | 21.29 | 19.27 | 15.48 | 8.24 | 14.13 | 12.83 | 19.54 | 33.53 | 14.86 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.74 | 1.65 | 0.88 |
PS Ratio
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| 4.27 | 5.17 | 5.14 | 3.97 | 2.69 | 3.57 | 3.20 | 4.38 | 9.65 | 5.55 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.74 | 1.63 | 0.88 |
EV/Sales
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| 43.67 | 34.46 | 30.72 | 16.74 | 6.97 | 13.68 | 13.94 | 21.12 | 30.37 | 16.49 |
EV/FCF
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| 254 | 310 | 294 | 355 | 494 | 365 | 371 | 465 | 645 | 716 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (180) | (199) | (177) | (183) | (122) | (102) | (124) | (225) | (230) | (248) |
Capex
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| 74 | 111 | 117 | 172 | 372 | 262 | 247 | 240 | 415 | 468 |
FCF
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| 5 | 0 | 24 | (29) | (30) | 54 | 151 | 57 | (4) | (61) |
Working Cap'
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| 372 | 473 | 573 | 549 | 260 | 260 | 259 | 134 | 7 | 82 |
Total Debt
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| 360 | 454 | 571 | 464 | 91 | 14 | (34) | (68) | (258) | (176) |
Net Debt
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| 673 | 651 | 589 | 582 | 881 | 960 | 1,046 | 1,149 | 1,322 | 1,403 |
Sh' Equity
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| 8.67% | 10.49% | 9.73% | 6.80% | 10.40% | 8.52% | 8.71% | 8.09% | 10.92% | 13.43% |
ROA
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| 12.89% | 12.79% | 12.01% | 12.99% | 25.18% | 21.43% | 22.13% | 20.26% | 29.63% | 34.94% |
ROIC
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| 16.62% | 23.94% | 25.57% | 25.55% | 39.29% | 26.52% | 26.03% | 23.59% | 30.81% | 38.43% |
ROE
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Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. peers in Grocery Stores
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI Albertsons Companies, Inc. | $5.8B | 146× | Compare |
| WMK Weis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 17.9× | Compare |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets, Incorporated | $1.6B | 15.0× | Compare |
| ASAIY Sendas Distribuidora S.A. Sponsored ADR | $1.3B | 14.4× | Compare |
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | $1.1B | 0.0× | Compare |
| KR The Kroger Co. | $34.8B | 31.8× | Compare |
| NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | $690.7M | 14.4× | Compare |
| VLGEA Village Super Market, Inc. | $611.8M | 11.1× | Compare |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) key facts
- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) is a Grocery Stores company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $8.8 billion, up 14.1% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $523.7 million, or $5.36 per share (basic), a net margin of 5.95%.
- As of September 25, 2026, SFM traded at $62.49, a market capitalization of $6.1 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 11.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.7× sales.
- Return on equity was 38.4% and debt-to-equity 0.07.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) Latest News
25 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) dropped 4.48% to $62.49, underperforming the S&P 500 (+0.51%), Dow (+0.93%), and Nasdaq (+0.48%). It has fallen 19.27% in the past month, worse than the Retail-Wholesale sector (-6.89%) and the broader market. The company is due to report quarterly results with an expected EPS of $1.24 and revenue of $2.34 billion, up about 1.6% and 6.3% year over year, while full-year projections imply EPS of $5.55 and revenue of $9.5 billion. Zacks assigns a #3 Hold, noting modest consensus revisions and a Forward P/E of 11.79 (vs. industry 14.27) and a PEG of 1.62. Industry ranking is weak; the piece promotes Zacks' stock picks and emphasizes estimate changes as sentiment indicators. Upcoming earnings and mixed revisions amid a recent price decline suggest cautious near-term sentiment but limited fundamental impact.
Wall Street targets are ambitious: two stocks to sell—Matthews International (MATW) and Enova International (ENVA)—and one to watch—Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM). MATW has shown five-year sales declines, cash burn, and weak returns on capital; its forward P/E around 25x and a $31.33 target imply sizable downside. ENVA features modest earnings growth against rising leverage (5x net debt to EBITDA) and a high forward multiple, with a $241 target. Sprouts is the lone positive pick: expanding store footprint into underserved markets, 5.8% average comp sales growth over two years, a strong revenue outlook, and a stock trading about 11.2x forward P/E around $65.63, suggesting meaningful upside and market-share gains. Bullish coverage and upside target for SFM could influence investor sentiment and expectations in the near term.
Michael Burry increased his Sprouts Farmers Market stake to a full position in September 2026, after initiating the investment earlier in the year. Sprouts trades around $66 per share and has fallen roughly 60% from its 2025 highs, now trading at about 12x this year's earnings and around 11x 2027 estimates. The decline reflects a rare same-store-sales drop (down 1% last quarter after 10.2% growth the year before) and inflation pressure weighing on higher-end grocers. Management attributes the slowdown to difficult year-ago comparisons and macro headwinds, while Burry says the business has a long runway despite a difficult year. Sprouts has 490 stores with substantial expansion approvals (110 leases and 155 new stores approved, over 30% growth) but remains smaller than Kroger. Valuation appears attractive, though it remains to be seen whether margins can stay above peers. Burry's big bet could influence sentiment and attract attention, but it doesn't alter Sprouts' fundamentals or competitive dynamics on its own.
24 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) fell to $66.66 over the past six months, down 11.9% versus the S&P 500’s 18.4% gain. Softer quarterly results weighed on sentiment as investors weigh the next move. The retailer is expanding rapidly, reaching 490 stores with about 8% annual growth, which could boost long‑term scale. Same‑store sales have surged, averaging 5.8% year over year, signaling durable demand at existing locations. A caveat is a low gross margin around 38.9%, which constrains profitability and limits investments in marketing and talent. The stock trades at about 11.6x forward earnings. The report argues the positives outweigh the negatives and points readers to a full research report, with a suggestion to consider a position now. Store expansion and solid same-store sales signal growth potential, but ongoing margin pressures and softer quarter temper upside.
23 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market reported Q2 revenue of $2.33 billion, up 4.7% year over year, in line with expectations, but its EPS guidance for next quarter and full-year guidance missed estimates. CEO Jack Sinclair said results were in line with expectations. Sprouts’ stock fell about 13% since reporting and trades around $68.85. In the group, Grocery Outlet beat estimates and rose, Albertsons posted flat revenue and cut EBITDA guidance, while Kroger met revenue estimates and beat EPS guidance but missed gross margin. As a group, revenue beat consensus by 0.7% but shares generally declined about 3.6% since results. The mix signals near-term investor skepticism even as Sprouts posted the fastest revenue growth among peers. EPS guidance miss and a notable post-results stock drop indicate a moderate near-term impact on sentiment and expectations.
18 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) regains investor attention amid recent strategic developments likely to affect its operations and stock trajectory. Developments may moderately influence financial performance and market positioning without fundamentally redefining long-term prospects.
14 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market nearly doubles headquarters size amid ongoing expansion push. Headquarters expansion signals operational scaling but remains incremental to core retail performance.
4 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market prepares for CEO transition with new leader set to take over current operations, financial position and market strategy. CEO succession introduces moderate shifts in strategic priorities and market perception for Sprouts Farmers Market.
1 Sep
Sprouts Farmers Market announces CEO succession. CEO succession introduces potential shifts in strategy and leadership execution.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. names its next CEO. New CEO appointment may moderately shift strategic direction and investor views at Sprouts Farmers Market.
28 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) shares fell 6.7% since the latest earnings report due to investor reaction to the results. Post-earnings stock movement signals moderate investor reassessment of near-term financial outlook.
17 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) reports Q2 2026 earnings call highlights while navigating challenges. Q2 earnings discussion signals moderate effects on financial performance and market positioning.
14 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market reported Q2 results with strong store growth offset by building margin pressures. Q2 earnings show store expansion strength balanced against margin pressures that may affect near-term financial performance.
SFM stock valuation meets slower comparable sales, prompting questions on whether it remains a buy. Slower comparable sales may moderately affect SFM financial performance and investor sentiment on valuation.
SFM shares rose 12.2% over the past month, but growth drivers now confront tough margin tests that could limit further gains. Recent stock gains signal short-term momentum while margin pressures introduce risks to earnings trajectory.
7 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, operations and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings updates typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment.
4 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market opened new stores and advanced assortment innovations to offset second-quarter traffic declines. New store openings and assortment innovations balance traffic headwinds with moderately limited effects on overall trajectory.
2 Aug
Sprouts Farmers Market stock surged this week on positive developments boosting share price and investor interest. Recent stock gains point to short-term factors that may moderately shape performance without major long-term shifts.
30 Jul
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) stock surges sharply higher today on positive developments boosting investor sentiment. Sharp single-day stock rise signals moderately noticeable positive shift in market perception of company performance.
Sprouts Farmers Market beat Q2 earnings expectations despite soft comparable-store sales. Q2 earnings beat offset by soft comparable-store sales points to moderate influence on future performance.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) recorded 5% sales growth in Q2. 5% sales growth signals moderate effects on financial results and investor sentiment without major strategic shifts.
29 Jul
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings directly drive stock valuation and investor outlook for the company.
Sprouts Farmers Market Q2 earnings call highlights financial results, operational updates, and outlook for the period. Earnings call data typically offers moderate insight into near-term performance and strategy without major structural shifts.
Sprouts Farmers Market Q2 earnings feature key metrics on revenue, margins, comparable store sales and EPS that shape views of operational results and near-term outlook. Q2 earnings metrics directly inform short-term stock valuation and investor sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) beat Q2 earnings estimates. Q2 earnings beat signals improved financial performance and may lift near-term investor sentiment.
Sprouts Farmers Market reported Q2 CY2026 sales matching estimates, triggering a sharp stock price increase. Sales meeting estimates produced an immediate stock surge but signal no fundamental change to long-term operations or positioning.
28 Jul
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) will report Q2 earnings results tomorrow. Quarterly earnings releases frequently trigger major stock price moves.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. readies for Q2 earnings release as investors assess expected financial results, guidance, and potential market reactions to the report. Preview of quarterly results may shift near-term sentiment and valuation but stops short of altering core operations or long-term strategy.
22 Jul
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) may be undervalued by 22% following the launch of LivReal Innovation Set. Innovation launch points to potential valuation shift affecting stock sentiment.
4 Jul
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) stock remains reasonably valued due to its margin expansion potential and operational improvements. Margin improvements may moderately support SFM valuation and investor sentiment without major trajectory shifts.