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The latest update is out from Sprouts Farmers ( (SFM) ).
Sprouts Farmers Market reported that for the 13-week first quarter ended March 29, 2026, net sales rose 4% year over year to $2.3 billion, while comparable store sales declined 1.7% and diluted EPS slipped to $1.71 from $1.81. The grocer opened six new stores to reach 483 locations, ended the quarter with $252 million in cash, no borrowings on its $600 million revolver, generated $235 million in operating cash flow, repurchased 1.9 million shares for $140 million and invested $98 million in capital expenditures.
For the second quarter of 2026, Sprouts guided to flat to slightly negative comparable sales and diluted EPS between $1.32 and $1.36, and for full-year 2026 on a 52-week basis it projected net sales growth of 4.5% to 6.5%, comparable sales between down 1% and up 1%, EBIT of $675 million to $695 million, EPS of $5.32 to $5.48, more than 40 new stores and capital spending of $280 million to $310 million, noting that fiscal 2026 includes a 53rd week boosting fourth-quarter results.
The most recent analyst rating on (SFM) stock is a Buy with a $87.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sprouts Farmers stock, see the SFM Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SFM Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SFM is a Neutral.
The score is driven by strong recent financial performance (sales, margins, and cash generation) and a reasonable P/E, offset by elevated leverage and a weak technical trend. The latest earnings call adds mixed near-term signals, with cautious 2026 comp and margin guidance despite ongoing buybacks and store expansion.
To see Spark’s full report on SFM stock, click here.
More about Sprouts Farmers
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States. Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., the company focuses on produce-centric assortments and curated products for varied dietary lifestyles, operating more than 480 stores across 25 states and employing over 36,000 team members.
Average Trading Volume: 2,595,717
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $6.77B
For detailed information about SFM stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.