Dorsey Wright & Associates Has $502,000 Holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. $SFM

Dorsey Wright & Associates decreased its position in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) by 92.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,613 shares of the company’s stock after selling 53,356 shares during the quarter. Dorsey Wright & Associates’ holdings in Sprouts Farmers Market were worth $502,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of SFM. Spirepoint Private Client LLC bought a new position in shares of Sprouts Farmers Market during the third quarter worth about $4,310,000. Barlow Wealth Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Sprouts Farmers Market in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $16,724,000. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market by 89.8% in the 3rd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 928,668 shares of the company’s stock valued at $101,039,000 after acquiring an additional 439,425 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue boosted its position in Sprouts Farmers Market by 115.4% during the 3rd quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 36,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,968,000 after acquiring an additional 19,549 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC acquired a new position in Sprouts Farmers Market during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $9,339,000.

Sprouts Farmers Market Stock Down 0.8%

NASDAQ:SFM opened at $81.07 on Wednesday. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has a twelve month low of $64.75 and a twelve month high of $182.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $73.46 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $89.36.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.03. Sprouts Farmers Market had a return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 5.95%.The company had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.79 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. Equities research analysts expect that Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. will post 4.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Brandon F. Lombardi sold 4,871 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.82, for a total value of $393,674.22. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 20,007 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,616,965.74. This trade represents a 19.58% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider David Mcglinchey sold 4,872 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.82, for a total value of $393,755.04. Following the transaction, the insider owned 48,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,938,924.34. The trade was a 9.09% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 91,850 shares of company stock worth $7,419,003. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Sprouts Farmers Market

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals: Sprouts beat Q4 EPS expectations and issued FY‑2026 guidance of $5.28–$5.44 and Q1 guidance of $1.66–$1.70, supporting revenue and profit outlooks. MarketBeat: SFM profile & earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst mix: several firms have adjusted targets (some cuts from UBS/Barclays/RBC) but consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” with a ~ $101.75 target, reflecting mixed near‑term views. MarketBeat analyst summary
• Negative Sentiment: CEO sale: CEO Jack Sinclair sold 1,052 shares at ~$79.38 (≈$83.5k). Insider sales by the CEO often draw investor attention and can pressure sentiment. CEO SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Other senior executive sales: COO, CTO, SVP and multiple VPs/directors sold small positions the same day (total disclosed ~2,996 shares, ≈$238k at $79.38). The coordinated timing and breadth of trims increase near‑term downside risk from sentiment. Example SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: CTO-specific report: James Bahrenburg sold 136 shares (~$10.8k) and still holds a sizable stake; sale disclosed via InsiderTrades. InsiderTrades alert

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $88.00 to $77.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 21st. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market from $104.00 to $92.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of Sprouts Farmers Market in a research report on Friday, February 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.75.

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.