Compared to Estimates, Sprouts Farmers (SFM) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Sprouts Farmers reported revenue of $2.2 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.1% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.22, up from $0.91 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +4.27% against the consensus estimate of $1.17 [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.23 billion, showing a surprise of -1.27% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Comparable store sales growth was 5.9%, which fell short of the average estimate of 7.6% based on four analysts [4] - The number of stores at the end of the period remained at 464, matching the average estimate from four analysts [4] - Nine new stores were opened during the quarter, consistent with the average estimate based on three analysts [4] - The number of stores at the beginning of the period was 455, aligning with the average estimate from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Sprouts Farmers have returned -1.8%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +3.8% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]