Sprouts Farmers Market(US:SFM) Prnewswireยท2025-11-27 01:20Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors about its growth potential during fiscal year 2025 [1][2]. Allegations - The complaint claims that Sprouts' management provided overly optimistic information regarding the company's growth potential, suggesting resilience in its customer base despite macroeconomic pressures [2]. - It is alleged that the management concealed significant adverse facts, including the possibility of a slowdown in sales growth due to a more cautious consumer environment [2]. Financial Performance - On October 29, 2025, Sprouts reported disappointing third-quarter results, with comparable store growth falling below expectations [3]. - The company also issued a disappointing fourth-quarter guidance and reduced its full-year estimates, attributing these results to challenging year-on-year comparisons and signs of a softening consumer [3]. - Following the announcement, Sprouts' stock price plummeted from $104.55 to $77.25, marking a decline of approximately 26.11% [3].