Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., a healthy grocery store, provides fresh, natural, and organic food products in the United States. Its stores offer fresh produce, meat and seafood, deli and baked goods, packaged groceries, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, dairy and dairy alternatives, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural body care and household items. As of October 25, 2018, it operated 315 stores in 19 states. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Grocery stores
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone480-814-8016
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.66 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees27,000
OptionableOptionable
Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sprouts Farmers Market's stock symbol?
Sprouts Farmers Market trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SFM."
How will Sprouts Farmers Market's stock buyback program work?
Sprouts Farmers Market declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Friday, February 23rd 2018, which authorizes the company to repurchase $350,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Sprouts Farmers Market's earnings last quarter?
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (NASDAQ:SFM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.32. The firm earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. Sprouts Farmers Market had a return on equity of 25.85% and a net margin of 3.65%. The firm's revenue was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. View Sprouts Farmers Market's Earnings History.
When is Sprouts Farmers Market's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Sprouts Farmers Market's earnings call?
Sprouts Farmers Market will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8773989481.
What price target have analysts set for SFM?
19 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Sprouts Farmers Market's stock. Their forecasts range from $21.00 to $33.00. On average, they expect Sprouts Farmers Market's stock price to reach $26.5147 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Sprouts Farmers Market.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Sprouts Farmers Market?
19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sprouts Farmers Market in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Sprouts Farmers Market.
Has Sprouts Farmers Market been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about SFM stock has trended neutral recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Sprouts Farmers Market earned a media sentiment score of 0.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Sprouts Farmers Market's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sprouts Farmers Market include Metro (MRU), George Weston (WNGRF), Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBD), J Sainsbury (SBRY), Ocado Group (OCDO), WM Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), Empire (EMP.A), North West (NWC), Weis Markets (WMK), Ingles Markets (IMKTA), Smart & Final Stores (SFS), Huon Aquaculture Group (HUO), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) and iFresh (IFMK).
Who are Sprouts Farmers Market's key executives?
Sprouts Farmers Market's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James L. Nielsen, Interim Co-CEO, Pres & COO (Age 48)
- Mr. Bradley S. Lukow, Interim Co-CEO, CFO & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Mr. Brandon F. Lombardi, Chief HR & Legal Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 42)
- Mr. Dan J. Sanders, Chief Operations Officer (Age 60)
- Mr. Amin N. Maredia, Advisor (Age 47)
Who are Sprouts Farmers Market's major shareholders?
Sprouts Farmers Market's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.82%), Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (3.19%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.17%), Jennison Associates LLC (1.80%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.78%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.77%). Company insiders that own Sprouts Farmers Market stock include Amin N Maredia, Bradley Lukow, Brandon F Lombardi, Dan J Sanders, Daniel Bruni, David Mcglinchey, James Leroy Nielsen, Joe Fortunato, Kristen E Blum, Shawn R Gensch, Shon A Boney, Steven H Townsend and Theodore Edward Frumkin II. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sprouts Farmers Market.
Which institutional investors are selling Sprouts Farmers Market stock?
SFM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc., Jennison Associates LLC, First Quadrant L P CA, Hennessy Advisors Inc., Bank of America Corp DE, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Davidson Investment Advisors. Company insiders that have sold Sprouts Farmers Market company stock in the last year include Amin N Maredia, Bradley Lukow, Brandon F Lombardi, Dan J Sanders, James Leroy Nielsen, Joe Fortunato, Shawn R Gensch and Theodore Edward Frumkin II. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sprouts Farmers Market.
Which institutional investors are buying Sprouts Farmers Market stock?
SFM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Half Sky Capital UK Ltd, Two Sigma Investments LP, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, First Trust Advisors LP and MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd. Company insiders that have bought Sprouts Farmers Market stock in the last two years include Bradley Lukow, Daniel Bruni, David Mcglinchey, Kristen E Blum, Shon A Boney and Steven H Townsend. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sprouts Farmers Market.
How do I buy shares of Sprouts Farmers Market?
Shares of SFM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sprouts Farmers Market's stock price today?
One share of SFM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.55.
How big of a company is Sprouts Farmers Market?
Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $3.13 billion and generates $4.66 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $158.44 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.01 on an earnings per share basis. Sprouts Farmers Market employs 27,000 workers across the globe.
What is Sprouts Farmers Market's official website?
How can I contact Sprouts Farmers Market?
Sprouts Farmers Market's mailing address is 5455 EAST HIGH STREET SUITE 111, PHOENIX AZ, 85054. The company can be reached via phone at 480-814-8016 or via email at [email protected]
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