Sprouts Farmers Market(US:SFM) Prnewswire·2026-01-06 15:17Core 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]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Sprouts reported a 4.3% decrease in comparable store growth in Q3 fiscal 2025 compared to the previous quarter, which was below the company's prior projections [5]. - The company has projected a continued reduction in comparable sales growth for Q4, estimating only 0%-2% growth, and has lowered its full-year expectations from 7.5%-9% to 7% [5]. - Following the disappointing financial results, Sprouts' stock price fell by $22.64 to open at $81.91 per share [5]. Group 3: Allegations of Misleading Statements - The complaint alleges that Sprouts and its executives made false and misleading statements about the company's growth potential while concealing material adverse facts, leading to inflated stock prices [4].