Sprouts Farmers Market’s chief legal officer sells shares for $98,996

Published 22/03/2025, 00:24
Sprouts Farmers Market’s chief legal officer sells shares for $98,996

Following this transaction, Lombardi retains ownership of 5,020 shares, which include restricted stock units. These units are scheduled to vest over the next few years, contingent on continued employment. The sale was partly executed to cover withholding tax liabilities from the vesting of restricted stock units, as per the company’s equity incentive plan. With a market capitalization of $14 billion and strong financial health metrics, Sprouts continues to show robust performance. For deeper insights into SFM’s valuation and growth prospects, InvestingPro subscribers can access 14 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis. With a market capitalization of $14 billion and strong financial health metrics, Sprouts continues to show robust performance. For deeper insights into SFM’s valuation and growth prospects, InvestingPro subscribers can access 14 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis.

Following this transaction, Lombardi retains ownership of 5,020 shares, which include restricted stock units. These units are scheduled to vest over the next few years, contingent on continued employment. The sale was partly executed to cover withholding tax liabilities from the vesting of restricted stock units, as per the company’s equity incentive plan.

In other recent news, Sprouts Farmers (NASDAQ:SFM) Market reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, exceeding the forecast of $0.71, and reported revenue of $2 billion, surpassing the anticipated $1.95 billion. This performance was driven by a 17.5% increase in total sales year-over-year, alongside a 61% rise in EPS. Sprouts Farmers Market’s comparable store sales growth reached 11.5%, which exceeded consensus estimates of around 10%. Additionally, the company expanded its footprint by opening 33 new stores in 2024, and its e-commerce sales topped $1 billion.

Looking ahead, Sprouts Farmers Market has provided optimistic guidance for 2025, expecting total sales growth of 10.5% to 12.5% and comparable sales growth of 4.5% to 6.5%. The company plans to open at least 35 new stores and launch a loyalty program in the second half of the year. In terms of stock analysis, Jefferies raised its price target for Sprouts Farmers Market to $139, maintaining a Hold rating, following the company’s strong financial performance and future guidance. However, analysts noted that comparable store sales growth is anticipated to slow to flat or low single-digit percentages in the latter half of 2025.

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