Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 13 Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-14 — CTO James Bahrenburg stepped down; no disagreement; will serve as advisor through March 2027 with continued vesting and severance eligibility..
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-06-30 · read by EquiReason
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14 Oct 20268-K · 5.02CTO James Bahrenburg stepped down; no disagreement; will serve as advisor through March 2027 with continued vesting and severance eligibility.open
Risks flagged
Loss of key technology leadership could impact digital/tech initiatives, though transition plan mitigates immediate risk.
“CTO departure; advisory role through March 2027; no disagreement.”
1 Sep 20268-K · 5.02Sprouts Farmers Market announced CEO succession: Nick Konat, current President and COO, will become CEO effective January 4, 2027, succeeding Jack Sinclair who will become Executive Chairman. Konat's compensation includes $1M base salary, 1open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| CEO Base Salary · FY2027 | $1M | |
| CEO Bonus Target · FY2027 | 125.0% | |
| CEO LTI Opportunity · FY2027 | 600.0% |
29 Jul 202610-QSprouts Farmers Market reported Q2 2026 net sales of $2.33B (+4.7% YoY) and net income of $129.2M (-3.4% YoY), with a $1B share repurchase program ongoing.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Sales · Q2-2026 | $2.33B | +5% y/y |
| Net income · Q2-2026 | $129M | -3% y/y |
| Diluted EPS · Q2-2026 | $1.37 | +2% y/y |
| Share repurchases (cost) · Q2-2026 | $71M | -5% y/y |
Risks flagged
Litigation risk from Harvest Sherwood and securities class action
“Harvest Sherwood filed a complaint against the Company ... seeking monetary damages of approximately $ 42.0 million” · word for word
Macroeconomic pressure on consumer spending
“The complaint purports to assert claims ... based on allegedly false and misleading statements made by certain of the Company's officers regarding the resilience of its customers against macroeconomic pressures.”
29 Jul 20268-K · 2.02, 7.01Sprouts Farmers Market reported Q2 2026 results in line with expectations: net sales $2.3B (+5% YoY), comparable store sales -1.0%, EPS $1.37 vs $1.35 YoY. Guidance: Q3 comps -0.5% to 1.5%, EPS $1.20-$1.24; FY26 comps -0.5% to 0.5%, EPS $5.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net sales · Q2-2026 | $2.30B | +5% y/y |
| Comparable store sales · Q2-2026 | -1.0% | |
| Diluted earnings per share · Q2-2026 | $1.37 | +1% y/y |
| Store count · Q2-2026 | 490 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents · Q2-2026 | $224M | |
| Cash from operations · H1-2026 | $369M | |
| Capital expenditures (net of landlord reimbursements) · H1-2026 | $186M |
Guidance
Q3 FY26: comparable store sales -0.5% to 1.5%, diluted EPS $1.20-$1.24; FY26 (52-week basis): net sales growth 5.5% to 6.5%, comparable store sales -0.5% to 0.5%, EBIT $675M-$685M, diluted EPS $5.32-$5.40, unit growth 42 net new stores, capex ~$310M; 53rd week impact: ~$200M sales, $28M EBIT, $0.21 EPS
Guidance reaffirmed with cautious tone; comparable store sales expected to remain slightly negative to slightly positive; EPS growth modest; capex continues for store expansion
Risks flagged
Negative comparable store sales indicate consumer demand weakness
“Comparable store sales of (1.0)%” · word for word
Cautious consumer environment may persist
“CEO statement: 'As we continue to navigate a cautious consumer environment'”
29 Apr 202610-QNet Sales $2.33B (+4% y/y); Net income $164M (-9% y/y); Perishables revenue $1.32B (+4% y/y)open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Sales · Q1-2026 | $2.33B | +4% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2026 | $164M | -9% y/y |
| Perishables revenue · Perishables · Q1-2026 | $1.32B | +4% y/y |
| Non-Perishables revenue · Non-Perishables · Q1-2026 | $1.01B | +5% y/y |
Risks flagged
Litigation risk from Harvest Sherwood
“Harvest Sherwood filed a complaint against the Company ... seeking monetary damages of approximately $42.0 million.” · word for word
Securities class action lawsuit
“complaint purports to state claims under Sections 10 and 20 of the Securities Exchange Act ... based on allegedly false and misleading statements” · word for word
7 Apr 2026DEF 14AAnnual proxy statement filed, detailing executive compensation, governance, and 2025 performance.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net sales · FY2025 | $8.80B | +14% y/y |
| Comparable store sales growth · FY2025 | 7.3% | |
| Diluted earnings per share · FY2025 | $5.31 | +42% y/y |
| EBIT · FY2025 | $686M | +36% y/y |
| Net income · FY2025 | $524M | +38% y/y |
| Cash flow from operations · FY2025 | $716M | |
| Capital expenditures, net of landlord reimbursement · FY2025 | $224M | |
| Store count · FY2025 | 477 | +8% y/y |
| New stores opened · FY2025 | 37 | |
| Share repurchases · FY2025 | $472M |
Risks flagged
Competition in specialty grocery
“No specific competitive risk discussed in the proxy.”
19 Feb 202610-KStore count 477open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Store count · FY2025 | 477 |
Risks flagged
Changing consumer preferences
“Consumer preferences towards our offering of vitamins, supplements and fresh, natural and organic food products might shift as a result of, among other things, economic conditions, food safety perceptions, consumption patterns (including changes in behavior arising from the increased use of prescription weight-loss therapies such as GLP-1)” · word for word
Labor cost and availability
“Due to a tight labor market, availability of talent and other factors, we have experienced, and could continue to experience, a shortage of labor for store positions.” · word for word
19 Feb 20268-K · 2.02, 7.01Net sales $2.10B (+8% y/y); Comparable store sales growth 1.6; Diluted earnings per share $0.92 (+16% y/y); Guidance: Q1 2026 comps -3% to -1%; FY2026 comps -1% to +1%; FY2026 EPS $5.28-$5.44.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net sales · Q4-2025 | $2.10B | +8% y/y |
| Comparable store sales growth · Q4-2025 | 1.6% | |
| Diluted earnings per share · Q4-2025 | $0.92 | +17% y/y |
| Net sales · FY2025 | $8.80B | +14% y/y |
| Comparable store sales growth · FY2025 | 7.3% | |
| Diluted earnings per share · FY2025 | $5.31 | +42% y/y |
| Cash and cash equivalents · FY2025 | $257M | |
| Cash from operations · FY2025 | $716M | |
| Capital expenditures, net of landlord reimbursement · FY2025 | $224M |
Guidance
Q1 2026 comps -3% to -1%; FY2026 comps -1% to +1%; FY2026 EPS $5.28-$5.44.
Significant guidance cut with negative comparable store sales expected in Q1 2026 and flat to slightly positive for full year.
Risks flagged
Significant deceleration in comparable store sales growth expected in 2026 due to tough comparisons and macro headwinds.
“Q1 2026 comps guided -3% to -1%; FY2026 comps -1% to +1% vs FY2025 +7.3%.”
EPS guidance roughly flat despite revenue growth, indicating margin pressure.
“FY2026 EPS guidance $5.28-$5.44 vs FY2025 $5.31.”
29 Oct 202510-QSprouts Farmers Market reported strong Q3 2025 results with revenue +13% YoY and net income +31% YoY, alongside a new $1B buyback authorization.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Sales · Q3-2025 | $2.20B | +13% y/y |
| Net Income · Q3-2025 | $120M | +31% y/y |
| Net Sales (YTD) · 9M-2025 | $6.66B | +16% y/y |
| Net Income (YTD) · 9M-2025 | $434M | +44% y/y |
| Diluted EPS · Q3-2025 | $1.22 | +34% y/y |
| Diluted EPS (YTD) · 9M-2025 | $4.38 | +48% y/y |
| Share Repurchases (YTD) · 9M-2025 | $345M | +164% y/y |
| Effective Tax Rate · Q3-2025 | 24.0% | |
| Effective Tax Rate (YTD) · 9M-2025 | 23.2% | |
| Goodwill · 2025-09-28 | $382M | 0% y/y |
Risks flagged
Litigation with Harvest Sherwood
“Harvest Sherwood filed a complaint alleging breach of contract; discovery ongoing, trial set for February 2026.”
Dependence on tax credit purchases
“Company purchased $63M in transferable federal tax credits; future availability uncertain.”
29 Oct 20258-K · 2.02, 7.01Net sales $2.20B (+13% y/y); Comparable store sales growth 5.9; Diluted earnings per share $1.22 (+34% y/y); Guidance: Full-year EPS $5.24-$5.28, comp sales ~7%, net sales growth ~14%earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net sales · Q3-2025 | $2.20B | +13% y/y |
| Comparable store sales growth · Q3-2025 | 5.9% | |
| Diluted earnings per share · Q3-2025 | $1.22 | +34% y/y |
| Store count · Q3-2025 | 464 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents · Q3-2025 | $322M | |
| Capital expenditures (net of landlord reimbursements) · YTD-2025 | $194M |
Guidance
Full-year EPS $5.24-$5.28, comp sales ~7%, net sales growth ~14%
Strong Q3 beat; full-year guidance implies continued growth albeit with Q4 deceleration.
Risks flagged
Guidance implies Q4 comp sales deceleration to 0-2% from 5.9% in Q3.
“Fourth quarter comparable store sales growth guidance: 0.0% to 2.0%.”
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. — questions
- What did Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. file recently?
- 13 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-14 — CTO James Bahrenburg stepped down; no disagreement; will serve as advisor through March 2027 with continued vesting and severance eligibility.
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