Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) Sets New 52-Week Low – What’s Next?

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $74.28 and last traded at $74.5950, with a volume of 1032915 shares. The stock had previously closed at $78.59.

Key Sprouts Farmers Market News

Here are the key news stories impacting Sprouts Farmers Market this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Long‑term/turnaround thesis: A Seeking Alpha feature argues Sprouts has an opportunity for a strategic or operational redemption that could justify upside if management executes on margins and guidance improvements. Sprouts Farmers Market: A Long-Awaited Chance At Redemption
• Neutral Sentiment: Procedural deadline reminder: Several investor‑rights firms are reminding eligible purchasers of an upcoming January 26, 2026 deadline to seek lead‑plaintiff status; this is a procedural development that centralizes litigation activity but does not itself add new allegations. SPROUTS DEADLINE: ROSEN…
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class‑action filings and solicitations: Several firms (Pomerantz, Schall, Portnoy, Bronstein, DJS, Faruqi & others) have filed or publicized suits alleging securities fraud tied to Sprouts’ disclosures during the June–Oct 2025 period. The proliferation of suits raises legal risk, potential defense costs, distraction for management, and uncertainty about possible future settlements or judgments—factors that typically pressure a stock. Representative notices: Pomerantz investor alert Schall Law Firm notice Portnoy Law Firm notice

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America cut their target price on Sprouts Farmers Market from $200.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Sprouts Farmers Market from $148.00 to $140.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group set a $108.00 price objective on Sprouts Farmers Market in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Sprouts Farmers Market from $178.00 to $152.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, December 21st. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $130.57.

Sprouts Farmers Market Stock Down 7.7%

The stock has a market cap of $7.06 billion, a PE ratio of 14.03, a P/E/G ratio of 0.78 and a beta of 0.73. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $80.84 and a 200 day moving average price of $113.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.05. Sprouts Farmers Market had a return on equity of 38.03% and a net margin of 5.93%.The company had revenue of $2.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.91 earnings per share. Sprouts Farmers Market’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sprouts Farmers Market has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.240-5.280 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.860-0.900 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. will post 4.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Sprouts Farmers Market

In other Sprouts Farmers Market news, insider John Scott Neal sold 17,471 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.20, for a total value of $1,488,529.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 14,178 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,207,965.60. This represents a 55.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CMO Alisa Gmelich sold 3,161 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.39, for a total transaction of $250,951.79. Following the sale, the chief marketing officer directly owned 5,552 shares in the company, valued at approximately $440,773.28. The trade was a 36.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sprouts Farmers Market

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Sprouts Farmers Market during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market by 98.6% during the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 284 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 141 shares during the period. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, FWL Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market by 72.5% in the 3rd quarter. FWL Investment Management LLC now owns 426 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the period.

Sprouts Farmers Market Company Profile

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.