Earnings Releases·Oct 28, 2026, 4:04 PM ET

Sprouts Farmers Market — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Net sales rose 5% year-over-year to $2.3 billion, while comparable store sales declined 0.9% and diluted EPS fell slightly to $1.21 from $1.22 in the prior year period.
Full-year 2026 guidance projects net sales growth of approximately 4.3%, comparable store sales of (1.7)%, and diluted EPS of $4.80, with a 53-week fiscal year adding an estimated $190 million in sales.
The company opened 15 new stores during the quarter to reach 504 locations and repurchased 1.1 million shares for $89 million, bringing total 39-week repurchases to $299.2 million.
Fourth Quarter 2026 comparable store sales are forecast between (2.0)% and (4.0)%, and diluted EPS is projected between $0.47 and $0.51, amidst a challenging consumer environment and cyclospora disruption.