Equities Analysts Set Expectations for SFM Q2 Earnings

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $1.34 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.35. The consensus estimate for Sprouts Farmers Market’s current full-year earnings is $5.57 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Sprouts Farmers Market’s Q2 2027 earnings at $1.44 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.98 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.11 EPS.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.67 by $0.04. Sprouts Farmers Market had a return on equity of 36.06% and a net margin of 5.70%.The company had revenue of $2.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.32 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.81 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Sprouts Farmers Market has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.320-5.480 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.320-1.360 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Roth Mkm reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $74.00 price target on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Sprouts Farmers Market from $77.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Bank of America decreased their price target on Sprouts Farmers Market from $104.00 to $92.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Sprouts Farmers Market from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $96.08.

Sprouts Farmers Market Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of SFM opened at $88.27 on Thursday. Sprouts Farmers Market has a 52-week low of $64.75 and a 52-week high of $182.00. The business’s fifty day moving average is $77.71 and its 200-day moving average is $78.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a current ratio of 0.92. The firm has a market cap of $8.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.98, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 0.68.

Insider Activity at Sprouts Farmers Market

In related news, insider Timmi Zalatoris sold 426 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.52, for a total transaction of $33,449.52. Following the sale, the insider owned 13,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,024,293.40. This trade represents a 3.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Joseph L. Hurley sold 323 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.97, for a total value of $27,122.31. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 28,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,374,839.54. This trade represents a 1.13% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 130,156 shares of company stock worth $10,600,146 over the last 90 days. 1.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 34.1% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 95,074 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,333,000 after buying an additional 24,155 shares during the period. Keynote Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 25.7% during the 1st quarter. Keynote Financial Services LLC now owns 16,079 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,240,000 after buying an additional 3,286 shares during the period. Lido Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Sprouts Farmers Market during the 1st quarter worth about $269,000. State of Wyoming lifted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 1,002.9% during the 1st quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 5,680 shares of the company’s stock worth $438,000 after buying an additional 5,165 shares during the period. Finally, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. lifted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 2.6% during the 1st quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 10,953 shares of the company’s stock worth $845,000 after buying an additional 280 shares during the period.

About Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc (NASDAQ: SFM) is a specialty grocery retailer focused on fresh, natural and organic foods. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates stores designed to offer an open-market shopping experience, emphasizing quality produce sourced from regional farmers alongside organic pantry staples, dairy, meat and seafood. Sprouts’ product assortment also includes bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, a deli and prepared foods, reflecting its commitment to wellness and affordable healthy living.

Founded in 2002 by members of the Boney family, Sprouts began as a single farmers market in Chandler, Arizona.