Sprouts Farmers Q4 EPS Beats by 3.7% on 8% Sales Gain, Q1 EPS Cut
Sprouts Farmers delivered adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.92, topping estimates by 3.7% as quarterly net sales rose 8% to $2.1 billion, while operating income climbed to $123.1 million and EBITDA reached $164.8 million with 13 new store openings. The company guided Q1 EPS to $1.66–$1.70 below consensus $1.79.
1. Q4 Earnings Results
Sprouts Farmers reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.92 per share, beating consensus by 3.7%, on net sales of $2.15 billion, up 8% year over year. Operating income rose to $123.1 million, EBITDA reached $164.8 million, and the company opened 13 new stores during the quarter.
2. Guidance and Outlook
For fiscal Q1 2026, Sprouts guided comparable store sales to decline 3%–1% and forecast EPS of $1.66–$1.70 versus the $1.79 consensus. Full-year 2026 targets include net sales growth of 4.5%–6.5%, comparable store sales of –1% to 1%, earnings of $5.28–$5.44 per share, and plans for 40+ new openings.
3. Executive Leadership Changes
Sprouts appointed Don Clark as chief merchandising officer and Amanda Rassi as chief customer officer, with veteran Scott Neal retiring as CMO. The leadership changes aim to bolster merchandising strategy and customer engagement as the retailer navigates a challenging macro environment.