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PHOENIX - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) reported first quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, but its stock fell 6.7% following the release Wednesday.
The natural and organic grocery chain posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.81 for Q1 2025, surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.54. Revenue came in at $2.2 billion, in line with estimates and up 19% year-over-year.
Comparable store sales grew 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. The company opened 3 new stores during the quarter, bringing its total to 443 locations across 24 states.
"These results highlight the effectiveness of our differentiated strategy and excellent execution," said CEO Jack Sinclair in a statement.
For the second quarter, Sprouts expects EPS between $1.19 and $1.23. The company raised its full-year 2025 EPS guidance to a range of $4.94 to $5.10, above the previous analyst consensus of $4.69.
Sprouts ended the quarter with $286 million in cash and no balance on its $700 million credit facility. The company repurchased 1.6 million shares for $219 million during Q1.
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