SFM

Sprouts Farmers stock closed at $65.51, up 1.22% and outperforming the S&P 500's 0.58% gain on October 21, 2026. However, the stock had lagged 5.77% prior to this trading day.

The company is expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.22 and revenue of $2.33 billion (up 5.86% YoY). Despite trading at a discount with a Forward P/E of 11.73, SFM holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) due to a 0.49% downward revision in consensus EPS estimates over the past month.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) closed at $64.65, up 1.65% on the day but down 13.42% over the past month. The company is set to report Q3 earnings on October 28, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.22 (flat YoY) and revenue of $2.33 billion (+5.86% YoY).

For full year 2026, consensus estimates project $5.52 EPS (+3.95%) and $9.48 billion revenue (+7.64%). SFM currently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with a Forward P/E of 11.52, trading at a discount to its industry average of 12.88.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) closed at $66.01, up 1.15% on the day, but has fallen 10.74% over the past month. The company is set to report earnings on October 28, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.22 (flat year-over-year) and revenue of $2.33 billion (up 5.86%).

The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 11.82, trading at a discount to its industry average. Analyst estimates have moved 0.49% lower in the past 30 days.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has attracted investor attention despite a -10.7% decline over the past month. The company shows modest earnings growth expectations of +4% for the current fiscal year and +5% for the next, with revenue growth forecasted at +7.6% and +6.7% respectively.

The stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. The company trades at a valuation discount to peers with a Grade A Value Score.

Sprouts Farmers stock declined 2.8% to $64.49, underperforming the broader market's modest gains. The stock has fallen 15.76% over the past month, significantly lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector.

Upcoming earnings on October 28, 2026 are expected to show modest growth with EPS of $1.23 (0.82% YoY) and revenue of $2.33 billion (6.08% YoY). The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 11.99, trading at a discount to its industry average.

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Investor Michael Burry has increased his position in Sprouts Farmers Market to a "full position" after the stock declined 62% from its 2025 high. The grocery chain faces headwinds from difficult year-over-year comparisons and inflation pressuring consumer spending, but trades at attractive valuations (12x 2026 earnings). The key question is whether Sprouts can maintain its above-normal margins in a competitive industry.