Sprouts Farmers Market Posts 14% Sales Gain, Guides 4.5–6.5% 2026 Growth
Sprouts Farmers Market reported fiscal 2025 sales of $8.8B, up 14%, with net income rising 42% to $524M and EPS of $5.31, while Q4 comps improved 1.6% on $2.1B in sales and EPS up 16% to $0.92. For 2026, it forecasts 4.5–6.5% sales growth, -1% to +1% comps and 85bps of Q1 EBIT margin pressure.
1. Fiscal 2025 Results
Sprouts closed fiscal 2025 with $8.8 billion in sales, a 14% increase, as comparable-store sales rose 7.3%. Net income reached $524 million, up 42%, and diluted EPS hit $5.31; gross margin expanded 70 basis points to 38.8% while SG&A leverage improved by 45 basis points.
2. Q4 Performance and Customer Trends
In Q4, revenue grew 8% to $2.1 billion, driven by a 1.6% comp sales gain and strong new-store sales, delivering EPS of $0.92, up 16%. Traffic dipped slightly after the holidays, while e-commerce sales jumped 15% to 15.5% of sales and loyalty members increased spend amid a shift to value-focused consumers.
3. 2026 Outlook and Strategy
The company anticipates a 53rd week adding about $200 million in sales and $0.21 in EPS, and on a 52-week basis forecasts 4.5–6.5% sales growth with comps between -1% and +1% and 85 basis points of Q1 EBIT margin headwinds. Management plans at least 40 new store openings, expanded self-distribution, loyalty program investments and $300 million in share repurchases.