Sprouts farmers market chief stores officer sells $1m in stock

Dustin Hamilton, Chief Stores Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM), a $13.4 billion market cap specialty grocery chain with a "GOOD" financial health rating according to InvestingPro, sold 7,200 shares of the company’s common stock on September 11, 2025, at a price of $138.95, for a total value of $1000439. Following the transaction, Hamilton directly owns 16,349 shares, which includes 6,558 shares of common stock and 9,791 restricted stock unitsIncludes 6,558 shares of common stock and 9,791 restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, upon vesting, one share of common stock. 1,807 restricted stock units will vest on October 10, 2025, 2,961 restricted stock units will vest on March 14, 2026, 1,178 restricted stock units will vest evenly over two years on March 19, 2026 and March 19, 2027, 1,354 restricted stock units will vest evenly over two years on September 4, 2026 and September 4, 2027 and 2,491 restricted stock units will vest evenly over three years on March 12, 2026, March 12, 2027 and March 12, 2028. All such vests assume continued employment through the applicable vest date..

The sale was reported in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 12, 2025. The filing was signed on behalf of Dustin Hamilton by Brandon F. Lombardi, Attorney-in-Fact.

In other recent news, Sprouts Farmers Market reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with same-store sales growth of 10.2%, surpassing analyst estimates of 9.0% and consensus expectations of 8.5%. This performance marked a 120 basis point sequential acceleration to 16.9% on a two-year stack basis. The company has also authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program, replacing its previous authorization, allowing for discretionary share purchases through various means. Analyst activity has been notable, with Barclays upgrading Sprouts Farmers Market to Overweight, raising its price target to $185.00, citing steady multi-year trends and potential growth drivers like the loyalty program and e-commerce operations.

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo upgraded the stock from Equal Weight to Overweight, increasing its price target to $180.00, viewing a recent stock pullback as a buying opportunity. UBS, however, maintained a Neutral rating but slightly lowered its price target to $180.00, considering supply chain impacts. JPMorgan assumed coverage with a Neutral rating and a price target of $159.00, acknowledging the company’s position in the health-conscious market. These developments highlight the varied analyst perspectives on Sprouts Farmers Market’s growth potential and market positioning.

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