SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(SFM)Stock Analysis

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SEC EDGAR: CIK 1575515SFM stock profile & AI dashboard →

13F Pro Quality Score

64.8/100

Rank #525 of 2,960 stocksTOP 25%

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Revenue Growth

65.0/100

Profitability

50.6/100

Balance Sheet

89.4/100

Earnings Quality

45.9/100

Free Cash Flow

38.7/100

Institutional Flow

83.4/100

Revenue Scale

85.4/100

Dilution Risk

80.6/100
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SFM Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-12

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), a Consumer Staples sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores SFM at 64.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #525 of 2,960 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. SFM scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (89.4), revenue scale (85.4), institutional flow (83.4). Areas of concern include free cash flow (38.7), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $2.3B, net income of $129.2M, an operating margin of 7.5%. Top institutional holders of SFM by reported 13-F value include FMR, BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. SFM trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1575515. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate SFM daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 50 and 73 since 2021, currently 64.8 — a stable long-term trajectory across 69 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind SFM — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. specialty grocery retailer · mid-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Arizona.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Operates over 400 stores across roughly 23 states, with annual revenue in the low-to-mid single-digit billions — small enough to fly under the radar, big enough to matter.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 2002, it grew by targeting health-conscious shoppers who didn't want to pay Whole Foods prices — carving out a niche as the affordable natural grocery option.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its store layout puts the fresh produce section front and center — literally modeled on an old-fashioned farmers market — which is a bit of a hint, honestly.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It survived a brutal grocery price war by doubling down on bulk bins, vitamins, and organic staples — becoming a cult favorite among the meal-prep and clean-eating crowd.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    The name is right there in the produce aisle: leafy greens, sprouted grains, and a brand built entirely around the idea that fresh food should grow — not cost — a fortune.
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What's Driving SFM's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

16/16 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-07-29 — Q2 FY2026 (thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net sales rose 5% YoY to $2.3B on new store growth, but comparable store sales fell 1.0% (vs. +10.2% a year ago), signaling a demand deceleration even as diluted EPS ticked up to $1.37 on buybacks.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Perishables$1,329.6M

57.2% of net sales, consistent with prior-year mix

Non-Perishables$996.2M

42.8% of net sales, consistent with prior-year mix

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$2.3B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$129.2M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$45.0M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

7.5%

ROIC

Q2 2026

46.4%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+14.1% YoY
$8.81BFY 2025
FY22 $6.40BFY23 $6.84BFY24 $7.72BFY25 $8.81B

Net Income

+37.6% YoY
$523.7MFY 2025
FY22 $261.2MFY23 $258.9MFY24 $380.6MFY25 $523.7M

Operating Income

+36.0% YoY
$686.2MFY 2025
FY22 $358.4MFY23 $350.2MFY24 $504.5MFY25 $686.2M

EPS (Diluted)

+41.6% YoY
$5.31FY 2025
FY22 $2.39FY23 $2.50FY24 $3.75FY25 $5.31

Total Assets

+14.2% YoY
$4.16BFY 2025
FY22 $3.07BFY23 $3.33BFY24 $3.64BFY25 $4.16B

Total Debt

FY 2025
FY22 $250.0MFY23 $125.0MFY24 FY25

Op. Cash Flow

+11.0% YoY
$716.0MFY 2025
FY22 $371.3MFY23 $465.1MFY24 $645.2MFY25 $716.0M

Free Cash Flow

+12.8% YoY
$467.7MFY 2025
FY22 $247.3MFY23 $239.8MFY24 $414.8MFY25 $467.7M

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Is SFM a good stock to buy?

13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Staples sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for SFM are available on the SFM stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. SFM is classified as a mid company.

Which hedge funds own SFM?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling SFM. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.'s investment landscape.