Sprouts Farmers (SFM) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended December 2025, Sprouts Farmers (SFM) reported revenue of $2.15 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.6% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.92, up from $0.79 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16 billion, resulting in a revenue surprise of -0.51% [1] - The EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.89, leading to an EPS surprise of +3.66% [1] Key Metrics - Comparable store sales growth was 1.6%, surpassing the four-analyst average estimate of 1.3% [4] - The number of stores at the end of the period was 477, matching the four-analyst average estimate [4] - A total of 13 new stores were opened, consistent with the three-analyst average estimate [4] - The number of stores at the beginning of the period was 464, aligning with the two-analyst average estimate [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Sprouts Farmers have returned -5.1% over the past month, compared to a -0.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]