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Sprouts Farmers Market LLC(SFM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SFM
10/08/2026: SFM (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Sprouts Farmers Market is a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing natural and organic food products in an approachable, farmers-market-style setting. The company has a leading position in its niche, supported by efficient small-store operations and a strong emphasis on high-margin vitamins and supplements. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its disciplined, long-term strategy of expanding into new geographic regions. However, the company faces significant competitive risks from large-scale national retailers like Walmart and Amazon, alongside potential margin pressure from rising labor and operating costs. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to healthy eating trends, provided they monitor the company's progress on new store openings and competitive pricing.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company’s disciplined store expansion strategy offers consistent growth potential in the specialty grocery niche. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on sustained outperformance in same-store sales and successful new market entry. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock has historically traded at reasonable valuations relative to its growth prospects in the grocery sector. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Sprouts does not currently offer a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Medium fit | While the business model is relatively defensive, retail grocery competition remains a constant source of volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Retail stocks often react sharply to quarterly earnings reports and changes in consumer spending trends. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Changes in market sentiment toward growth stocks can cause valuation multiples to contract. |
| Competition risk (grocery retail) | High | Aggressive pricing from competitors like Walmart and Amazon can compress margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has strong unit economics, though it lacks the scale of dominant industry leaders. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The absence of a dividend removes this as a source of total return. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully managing a multi-state supply chain while scaling new stores is operationally complex. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 139.16% | Avg. Invested days 73 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.09B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.48 | 1Y Target Price 93.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.48 | 1Y Target Price 93.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.1M shares | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 61.88 - 114.34 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 61.88 - 114.34 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.23 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Grocery Operations | Sale of fresh produce, vitamins, supplements, and organic grocery items. | Sprouts makes money primarily by selling fresh, healthy groceries directly to consumers in its stores. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.48 | Forward PE 11.12 | Enterprise Value 8.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68 |
Enterprise Value 8.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.03 | Shares Outstanding 93.25M | Shares Floating 92.51M |
Shares Outstanding 93.25M | Shares Floating 92.51M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.56 | Percent Institutions 114.28 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters 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 36000 | Website https://www.sprouts.com |
Full time employees 36000 | 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 operates healthy grocery stores; and lifestyle-friendly ingredients, such as organic, plant-based, keto, paleo, non-GMO, and gluten-free. The company also offers perishable product categories, including produce, meat and meat alternatives, seafood, deli, bakery, floral, 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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