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Dustin Hamilton, the Chief Stores Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), recently sold shares of the company’s common stock. According to a recent SEC filing, Hamilton sold a total of 303 shares on March 20, 2025, at a weighted average price of $139.43 per share. This transaction was valued at approximately $42,246. The sale comes as SFM’s stock has delivered an impressive 128% return over the past year, with the company now commanding a market capitalization of $14 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value, with a P/E ratio of 37.6x.
The sale was conducted as a broker-assisted transaction to cover withholding tax liabilities incurred from the vesting of restricted stock units, as required by the company’s equity incentive plan. This transaction does not represent a discretionary trade by Hamilton.
Following the sale, Hamilton holds 25,620 shares, including 15,152 shares of common stock and 10,468 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units are set to vest at various dates through 2028, contingent upon continued employment.
In other recent news, Sprouts Farmers Market has reported a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company exceeded Wall Street’s expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, surpassing the projected $0.71. Revenue also outperformed forecasts, reaching $2 billion against the anticipated $1.95 billion, marking a 17.5% year-over-year increase. Sprouts Farmers Market’s management has provided optimistic guidance for 2025, projecting total sales growth between 10.5% and 12.5% and comparable sales growth of 4.5% to 6.5%.
Jefferies analyst Matt Fishbein recently raised the price target for Sprouts Farmers Market shares from $119.00 to $139.00, while maintaining a Hold rating. The analyst highlighted the company’s strong fourth-quarter performance, noting a 5% and 7% beat in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and EPS expectations, respectively. Despite the positive outlook, Fishbein pointed out that comparable store sales growth might slow to flat or low single digits in the latter half of 2025.
Additionally, Sprouts Farmers Market expanded its footprint by opening 33 new stores in 2024 and achieved e-commerce sales exceeding $1 billion. The company plans to open at least 35 more stores in 2025 and launch a new loyalty program in the second half of the year. These developments reflect Sprouts Farmers Market’s continued focus on health-conscious products and its strategic growth initiatives.
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