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Joe Fortunato, a director at Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), recently sold 5,000 shares of common stock. The company, currently valued at $13.5 billion, has demonstrated strong performance with a 116% return over the past year and maintains a "GOOD" financial health rating according to InvestingPro analysis. This transaction, which took place on March 5, 2025, generated approximately $724,011, with shares sold at a weighted average price of $144.8022. The shares were sold in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $144.3432 to $145.1954 per share. Following this sale, Fortunato retains ownership of 28,571 shares, which include 3,571 restricted stock units set to vest on March 19, 2025. With the company trading at a P/E ratio of 36 and showing robust revenue growth of 13%, InvestingPro subscribers can access 14 additional investment tips and comprehensive insider trading analysis for SFM.
In other recent news, Sprouts Farmers Market reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, compared to the forecast of $0.71. The company also exceeded revenue projections, reporting $2 billion against the anticipated $1.95 billion. This marks a 61% year-over-year increase in EPS and a 17.5% rise in total sales for the quarter. Sprouts Farmers Market’s management has provided guidance for 2025 with expected total sales growth of 10.5% to 12.5% and comparable sales growth of 4.5% to 6.5%.
Additionally, the company plans to open at least 35 new stores and launch a loyalty program in the second half of the year. In analyst updates, Jefferies raised the price target for Sprouts Farmers Market shares to $139 from $119 while maintaining a Hold rating. The analyst noted that the company’s comparable store sales growth accelerated to 11.5%, surpassing consensus estimates. Despite these positive developments, Sprouts Farmers Market anticipates a slowdown in comparable sales growth to flat or low single-digit percentages in the latter half of 2025. The company continues to differentiate itself from traditional grocers, which is driving traffic to its stores, though the projected slowdown tempers enthusiasm regarding the stock’s valuation.
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