Strong Full-Year Sales Growth
Total sales for fiscal 2025 increased nearly 14% to $8.8 billion, driven by comparable store sales growth of 7.3% and strong new-store performance.
Significant EPS and Profitability Expansion
Diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2025 were $5.31, up 42% year-over-year. FY EBIT was $686 million and net income was $524 million.
Fourth Quarter Revenue and EPS Gains
Q4 total sales were $2.1 billion, up $152 million or 8% versus prior year; Q4 comparable store sales grew 1.6% and diluted EPS was $0.92, up 16% year-over-year.
E-commerce and Private Brand Momentum
E-commerce sales grew 15% in Q4 and represented approximately 15.5% of total sales. Sprouts brand continued to gain traction, making up nearly 26% of Q4 sales and surpassing $2 billion in annual sales.
New SKU Innovation and Assortment Expansion
Introduced more than 7,000 new items in 2025, including over 600 new Sprouts-brand products; organic sales mix grew to more than 30% of total sales.
New Stores and Growth Pipeline
Ended the year with 477 stores across 24 states; new stores exceeded expectations for a second consecutive year. Pipeline includes more than 140 approved stores and 95 executed leases; plan to open 40+ stores in 2026.
Supply Chain and Self-Distribution Progress
Transition to self-distribution for fresh meat progressed to 75% of stores serviced via distribution centers; Northern California facility expected fully operational by early Q2 2026, improving delivery frequency and inventory control.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Allocation
Generated $716 million in operating cash flow in 2025, funded $224 million of net capex, returned $472 million to shareholders via buybacks (4 million shares) and have $836 million remaining under the $1 billion repurchase authorization; plan to repurchase at least $300 million in 2026 (already deployed $100 million YTD).