Sprouts Farmers Market(US:SFM) TMX Newsfile·2026-01-10 17:43Core 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, which may have led to inflated stock prices for investors [2][5]. Group 1: Legal Investigation and Class Action - 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]. - The complaint alleges that Sprouts and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements about the company's growth potential and consumer behavior [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Stock Impact - 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 [6]. - The company projected a continued reduction in comparable sales growth for the fourth quarter, estimating only 0%-2% growth, and lowered its full-year expectations from 7.5%-9% to 7% [6]. - Following the disappointing financial results, Sprouts' stock price fell by $22.64 per share, opening at $81.91 per share [6].