What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for SFM Q1 Earnings?

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report issued on Thursday, March 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $1.66 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.76. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Sprouts Farmers Market’s current full-year earnings is $4.29 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Sprouts Farmers Market’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.29 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.51 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.83 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.45 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.09 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.72 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.10 EPS.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.03. Sprouts Farmers Market had a net margin of 5.95% and a return on equity of 38.21%. The company had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.79 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Sprouts Farmers Market has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.280-5.440 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.660-1.700 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Sprouts Farmers Market from $140.00 to $114.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $74.00 price objective on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $88.00 to $77.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.75.

Sprouts Farmers Market Trading Up 4.3%

Shares of SFM stock opened at $80.25 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $7.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 0.76. Sprouts Farmers Market has a 1 year low of $64.75 and a 1 year high of $182.00. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $73.55 and a 200-day moving average price of $93.37.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Sprouts Farmers Market news, CMO Alisa Gmelich sold 3,161 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.39, for a total value of $250,951.79. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief marketing officer directly owned 5,552 shares in the company, valued at $440,773.28. This represents a 36.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sprouts Farmers Market

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. TD Private Client Wealth LLC lifted its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market by 1,309.1% in the 4th quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 310 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 288 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market by 72.7% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 160 shares in the last quarter.

Sprouts Farmers Market News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Sprouts Farmers Market this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to $1.21 (from $1.07), suggesting stronger seasonal or year‑end performance than previously expected. This single upgrade is a near‑term positive datapoint for sentiment. MarketBeat SFM
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a FY2028 estimate of $6.10 EPS — a long‑range projection that may support upside expectations but is distant and less likely to move stock near term. MarketBeat SFM
• Neutral Sentiment: The Motley Fool piece notes the stock fell since August on slowing sales and squeezed margins but also highlights a recent better‑than‑expected quarter that has the stock attempting a comeback — a balanced perspective for investors assessing momentum. Is Sprouts Farmers Market Stock Going to $100?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed several 2026 quarterly estimates: Q1 2026 to $1.66 (from $1.76), Q2 2026 to $1.35 (from $1.38), and Q3 2026 to $1.29 (from $1.32). Multiple small cuts to 2026 quarters suggest more conservative near‑term profitability expectations. MarketBeat SFM
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also lowered 2027 quarterly estimates (Q1 to $1.83 from $1.91; Q2 to $1.45 from $1.53; Q3 to $1.35 from $1.45; Q4 to $1.09 from $1.15) and cut FY2027 to $5.72 (from $6.04). Those downward revisions reduce expected medium‑term earnings power and could pressure sentiment if others follow. MarketBeat SFM
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating while slightly lowering FY2026 to $5.51 (from $5.53) and reiterating consensus FY estimates that differ from management guidance — the continued Hold stance plus multiple downgrades may keep near‑term investor caution elevated. MarketBeat SFM

Sprouts Farmers Market Company Profile

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc (NASDAQ: SFM) is a specialty grocery retailer focused on fresh, natural and organic foods. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates stores designed to offer an open-market shopping experience, emphasizing quality produce sourced from regional farmers alongside organic pantry staples, dairy, meat and seafood. Sprouts’ product assortment also includes bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, a deli and prepared foods, reflecting its commitment to wellness and affordable healthy living.

Founded in 2002 by members of the Boney family, Sprouts began as a single farmers market in Chandler, Arizona.