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Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: SFM (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Outstanding Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $181.93
1 Year Target Price $181.93
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 10 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 204.64% | Avg. Invested days 91 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.06B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 25.44 | 1Y Target Price 181.93 |
Price to earnings Ratio 25.44 | 1Y Target Price 181.93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 104.45 - 182.00 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 104.45 - 182.00 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.85 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) 36.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 25.44 | Forward PE 21.1 | Enterprise Value 13761015732 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 |
Enterprise Value 13761015732 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.84 | Shares Outstanding 97726169 | Shares Floating 97225811 |
Shares Outstanding 97726169 | Shares Floating 97225811 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.39 | Percent Institutions 100.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
Company Overview
History and Background
Sprouts Farmers Market was founded in 2002 in Chandler, Arizona, stemming from a family-owned fruit stand. It has grown rapidly through organic expansion and acquisitions, focusing on fresh, natural, and organic foods.
Core Business Areas
- Retail Grocery: The core business involves operating retail grocery stores that offer a wide selection of fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins, supplements, and natural groceries.
Leadership and Structure
Jack Sinclair is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a standard corporate structure with departments for operations, finance, marketing, and supply chain management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: AMZN,KR
- Fresh Produce: Sprouts is known for its fresh produce selection, often priced competitively. Market share data specific to Sprouts' produce sales is difficult to isolate, but they compete with Whole Foods (AMZN) and Kroger (KR).
- Bulk Foods: Sprouts offers a wide variety of bulk foods, which are popular among health-conscious consumers. Specific market share data for bulk foods is not readily available. Competitors include Whole Foods (AMZN) and natural food co-ops.
- Competitors: AMZN
- Competitors: AMZN
- Vitamins and Supplements: Sprouts also carries a range of vitamins and supplements. Market share in this category is fragmented, with competition from GNC and online retailers like Amazon (AMZN).
- Competitors: Various National Brands
- Private Label Products: Sprouts has expanded into its own private label product, which is priced competitively to national brands. Market share is steadily increasing, with ongoing competition from national brands. Competitors include: [Various National Brands]
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The grocery industry is highly competitive, with increasing demand for natural, organic, and healthy food options. E-commerce and delivery services are also playing a significant role.
Positioning
Sprouts positions itself as a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural, and organic products at competitive prices. Its smaller store format differentiates it from larger supermarkets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for grocery retail in the US is estimated to be over $1 trillion annually. Sprouts is positioned to capture a portion of the health-conscious segment, which is growing faster than the overall market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation for fresh and healthy foods
- Competitive pricing on produce and bulk items
- Smaller store format allows for efficient operations
- Growing private label offerings
Weaknesses
- Smaller store footprint limits product variety compared to larger supermarkets
- Geographic concentration in certain regions
- Reliance on fresh produce, which can be affected by seasonality and weather
- Limited online presence compared to competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased focus on e-commerce and delivery services
- Further development of private label brands
- Growing demand for healthy and organic foods
Threats
- Intense competition from larger supermarket chains (e.g., Kroger, Albertsons)
- Rising food costs and inflation
- Changing consumer preferences
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KR
- WFM
- CBK
- SFM
Competitive Landscape
Sprouts competes on price, freshness, and a curated selection of healthy foods. Larger supermarkets have broader product ranges, while specialty retailers like Whole Foods focus on premium organic products.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data difficult to obtain due to Sprouts Farmer Market being an LLC.
Future Projections: Future Projections difficult to obtain since Sprouts Farmers Market is an LLC.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives could include expansion into new markets, enhanced e-commerce capabilities, and increased private-label offerings. Specific details would need to be sourced through private channels.
Summary
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC is positioned well to leverage the increasing consumer interest in healthy and organic foods. However, its smaller store format could potentially limit product variety and online presence compared to major competitors. Managing costs and focusing on private label growth are critical for future success, as well as growing its online shopping presence.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website (if available)
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis
- Public filings of similar companies (Estimations)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available information and estimations where direct data is unavailable for Sprouts Farmers Market LLC. Market share figures are estimates and may vary. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Phoenix, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-08-01 | CEO & Director Mr. Jack L. Sinclair | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Grocery Stores | Full time employees 35000 | Website https://www.sprouts.com |
Full time employees 35000 | Website https://www.sprouts.com | ||
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retailing of fresh, natural, and organic food products in the United States. The company offers perishable product categories, including produce, meat and meat alternatives, seafood, deli, bakery, floral, and dairy and dairy alternatives; and non-perishable product categories, such as grocery, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural health and body care. It sells its products under the Sprouts brand. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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