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Director Joseph D. O’Leary of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), sold 2,937 shares of the company’s common stock on August 5, 2025. The transaction comes as SFM shows strong momentum, with the stock delivering a 60% return over the past year and trading near $150.75. The shares were sold at a price of $150.07, for a total transaction value of $440755.
Following the transaction, O’Leary directly owns 14,994 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., including 1,940 restricted stock units which vest on March 12, 2026. In other recent news, Sprouts Farmers Market reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.35, compared to the forecasted $1.23, and revenue reached $2.2 billion, exceeding the anticipated $2.17 billion. Barclays (LON:BARC) upgraded Sprouts Farmers Market’s stock rating to Overweight, raising its price target to $185.00, citing confidence in the company’s growth outlook and incremental sales drivers like its loyalty program and e-commerce operations. Similarly, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) upgraded the stock to Overweight, setting a price target of $180.00, viewing recent stock pullbacks as a buying opportunity. UBS maintained a Neutral rating but adjusted its price target to $180.00, acknowledging stronger-than-expected same-store sales growth of 10.2%. BMO Capital lowered its price target to $170.00 while maintaining a Market Perform rating, following the company’s report of strong comparable sales growth and gross margin expansion. These developments highlight the varied perspectives among analysts regarding Sprouts Farmers Market’s future performance. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.