Sprouts Farmers (SFM)
NASDAQ:SFM
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.34Last Year’s EPS
1.35Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced clear execution and strategic progress—organic/brand strength, e-commerce growth, new-store momentum, strong operating cash flow, self-distribution progress, and an improved full-year EPS outlook—against tangible near-term challenges including a 1.7% comp decline, modest gross margin contraction (20 bps), SG&A deleverage, shrink issues, and an expected ~75 bps EBIT headwind in Q2 from fixed-cost deleverage and higher fuel. Management emphasized tests on targeted price investments, loyalty monetization, and supply-chain improvements to drive sequential improvement through 2026.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Total sales of $2.3 billion in Q1, up $93 million or 4% year-over-year, driven by strong new store performance.
E-commerce and Digital Penetration
E-commerce sales grew 10% year-over-year and represented approximately 16% of total quarterly sales, contributing to omnichannel customer engagement.
Brand and Organic Strength
Sprouts brand grew faster than the rest of the business and represented more than 26% of total sales; organic products were a major driver with >55% of produce sales organic and organic products representing over 34% of total sales.
New Product Innovation and Foraging
Launched ~1,500 new items year-to-date, including notable innovations (e.g., Regenerative Organic Certified Coffee, Seed Oil-free Hummus), reinforcing Sprouts as a preferred launch partner for emerging health & wellness brands.
Store Growth and Market Entry
Opened 6 new stores in Q1 (ended quarter with 483 stores across 25 states) including entry into New York; pipeline of nearly 150 approved new stores and more than 105 executed leases; plan to open at least 40 new stores in 2026.
Operations, Self-Distribution and Supply Chain Progress
Self-distribution of meat is nearly complete with Northern California distribution center on track to open in Q2; self-distribution benefits partially offset margin headwinds in Q1.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Allocation
Generated $235 million in operating cash flow in Q1; net capex (net of landlord reimbursements) $98 million; returned $140 million to shareholders via repurchases (1.9M shares) with $696 million remaining under the $1 billion authorization.
Maintained / Upgraded Full-Year Outlook
Maintained 2026 52-week total sales growth guidance of 4.5%–6.5% and comp guidance of -1% to +1%; increased diluted EPS outlook to $5.32–$5.48 (assumes at least $300M in repurchases); expected full-year EBIT of $675M–$695M.
Loyalty and Personalization Momentum
Loyalty program scaling with positive customer response to earned model and multipliers; vendor participation strong and management expects vendor-funded programs and personalization to ramp through the year.
SFM Earnings History
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SFM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | $71.13 | $81.85 | +15.07% |
Feb 19, 2026 | $67.85 | $67.48 | -0.55% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $104.55 | $77.25 | -26.11% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $158.06 | $151.54 | -4.13% |
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FAQ
When does Sprouts Farmers (SFM) report earnings?
Sprouts Farmers (SFM) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SFM EPS forecast?
SFM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.34.