Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., a healthy grocery store, provides fresh, natural, and organic food products in the United States. Its stores offer fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, beer and wine, natural body care and household items. As of February 18, 2019, it operated 318 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$5.21 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees30,000
Next Earnings Date8/1/2019 (Estimated)
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 permits the company to repurchase $350,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Sprouts Farmers Market's earnings last quarter?
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (NASDAQ:SFM) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $413.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.41 billion. Sprouts Farmers Market had a return on equity of 26.41% and a net margin of 2.78%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 67.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.50 earnings per share. View Sprouts Farmers Market's Earnings History.
When is Sprouts Farmers Market's next earnings date?
What guidance has Sprouts Farmers Market issued on next quarter's earnings?
Sprouts Farmers Market issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.18-1.24 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.20. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.68-5.75 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.72 billion.
What price target have analysts set for SFM?
19 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Sprouts Farmers Market's shares. Their forecasts range from $21.00 to $33.00. On average, they expect Sprouts Farmers Market's share price to reach $25.8413 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.2% 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 3 sell ratings, 10 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 somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public 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 -1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Sprouts Farmers Market's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sprouts Farmers Market include Ocado Group (OCDO), Empire (EMP.A), Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBD), WM Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), J Sainsbury (SBRY), Greggs (GRG), North West (NWC), Ingles Markets (IMKTA), Smart & Final Stores (SFS), Huon Aquaculture Group (HUO), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), iFresh (IFMK), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.A) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCUF).
What other stocks do shareholders of Sprouts Farmers Market own?
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 and Corp. Sec. (Age 42)
- Mr. Dan J. Sanders, Chief Operations Officer (Age 60)
- Mr. Daniel J. Bruni, Chief Information Officer (Age 61)
Who are Sprouts Farmers Market's major shareholders?
Sprouts Farmers Market's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.66%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.05%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.39%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.91%), FMR LLC (1.31%) and Voya Investment Management LLC (1.28%). 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 major investors are selling Sprouts Farmers Market stock?
SFM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Jennison Associates LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH, MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd, Shelton Capital Management, Bank of Montreal Can and First Trust Advisors LP. Company insiders that have sold Sprouts Farmers Market company stock in the last year include Amin N Maredia, 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 major investors are buying Sprouts Farmers Market stock?
SFM stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Voya Investment Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Pictet Asset Management Ltd., Half Sky Capital UK Ltd, FMR LLC, Trexquant Investment LP, Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Biltmore Capital Advisors LLC. 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 $20.98.
How big of a company is Sprouts Farmers Market?
Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion and generates $5.21 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $158.54 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.29 on an earnings per share basis. Sprouts Farmers Market employs 30,000 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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