Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)

In the past six months, Sprouts Farmers Market's stock price has declined significantly, with the share price at $79.49 as of November 24, 2025, a 46.28% decrease from the previous year. Key events include the Q3 2025 earnings report where EPS beat estimates but revenue slightly missed, FY 2025 guidance for diluted EPS between $5.24 and $5.28, plans to open 37 new stores in 2025, a new $1 billion share repurchase program authorized in August, analyst adjustments with a consensus of "Moderate Buy", and insider selling of approximately 21,447 shares worth about $2.8 million.

Demand for Sprouts Farmers Market products is subject to seasonality, with periodic spikes around major holidays like Christmas and Easter. Increased demand occurs during the summer months and the October school half-term. Demand is also influenced by the seasonality of fresh produce, and supermarkets use historical sales data to forecast demand for seasonal items.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. operates as a healthy grocery store chain, specializing in fresh, natural, and organic products, offering a wide range of perishable and non-perishable items, including its private-label brand with over 2,400 items. The company emphasizes a produce-first store experience, targeting health-conscious consumers with affordable natural and organic options.

Sprouts Farmers Market, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operates over 400 stores across 24 states in the U.S., with 457 stores as of May 2025. California has the most locations with 152 stores, followed by Florida and Texas with 56 each. The company plans to open 37 new stores in 2025 and aims for 10% unit growth by 2027.

In the past year, Sprouts Farmers Market has maintained its reputation as a destination for health-conscious shoppers. The company debuted a new exclusive line of body care, personal care, and home fragrance items in October 2024. Sprouts continues to focus on wellness with curated products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients. The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarded over 550 in-store donations. However, Sprouts recalled select lots of Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad due to Listeria concerns, which could potentially impact brand reputation.

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as an independent publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange, with ownership distributed among institutional shareholders, retail investors, and company insiders. Institutional investors hold a significant portion, ranging from approximately 44.46% to 99.23% of the stock, with major stakeholders including BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Retail investors control a substantial share, estimated between 44.39% and 53.57% of the company. Company insiders hold a smaller percentage, approximately 0.55% to 1.97% of outstanding stock, with Amin N. Maredia being the largest individual shareholder among insiders.