Sprouts Farmers Market(US:SFM) TMX Newsfile·2026-01-06 00:45Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. due to allegations of misleading statements regarding the company's growth potential and sales performance [2][4]. Group 1: Legal Investigation - The law firm is encouraging investors who suffered losses in Sprouts between June 4, 2025, and October 29, 2025, to discuss their legal options [1]. - A federal securities class action has been filed against Sprouts, with a deadline of January 26, 2026, for investors to seek the role of lead plaintiff [2][6]. - The complaint alleges that Sprouts and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false statements and failing to disclose material adverse facts about the company's growth potential [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On October 29, 2025, Sprouts reported a 4.3% decrease in comparable store growth compared to the previous quarter, which was below the company's prior projections [5]. - The company projected a continued reduction in comparable sales growth for the fourth quarter, estimating only 0%-2% growth, and reduced its full-year expectations from 7.5%-9% to 7% [5]. - Following the disappointing financial results, Sprouts' stock price fell by $22.64 per share, opening at $81.91 [5].