Los Angeles Capital Management LLC Purchases 367,380 Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. $SFM

Los Angeles Capital Management LLC raised its position in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) by 332.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 477,860 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 367,380 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market were worth $36,915,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new position in Sprouts Farmers Market in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 98.6% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 284 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 141 shares during the period. TD Private Client Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market by 1,309.1% in the 4th quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 310 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 288 shares during the period. Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market by 72.7% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 160 shares in the last quarter.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Timmi Zalatoris sold 9,820 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.93, for a total transaction of $824,192.60. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 14,367 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,205,822.31. This trade represents a 40.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, COO Nicholas Konat sold 10,123 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.82, for a total value of $818,140.86. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 80,139 shares in the company, valued at $6,476,833.98. This trade represents a 11.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 130,156 shares of company stock valued at $10,600,146. Company insiders own 1.30% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on SFM shares. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $122.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Roth Mkm restated a “neutral” rating and set a $74.00 price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Melius Research cut shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $111.00 price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $96.08.

Sprouts Farmers Market Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:SFM opened at $82.87 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $7.79 billion, a PE ratio of 15.94, a PEG ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.67. The company’s fifty day moving average is $79.63 and its 200 day moving average is $77.89. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has a 52 week low of $64.75 and a 52 week high of $173.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) last posted 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 net margin of 5.70% and a return on equity of 36.06%. The business had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.32 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.81 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Research analysts anticipate that Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. will post 5.57 earnings per share for the current year.

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.