Sprouts Farmers Market Faces Class Action for Misleading Growth Statements During 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Class Action Initiated: Investors of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. have filed a class action lawsuit for misleading statements made between June 4, 2025, and October 29, 2025, with a deadline for lead plaintiff motions set for January 26, 2026, indicating a serious breach of trust in the company.
- False Statements Exposed: The lawsuit alleges that while the company projected positive growth potential, it concealed the risk of a cautious consumer leading to a significant slowdown in sales growth, resulting in investor losses once the truth emerged.
- Legal Support Offered: The Portnoy Law Firm is providing complimentary case evaluations for affected investors and encourages them to reach out to pursue claims, highlighting the legal community's commitment to protecting investor rights.
- Historical Compensation Record: The founding partner of the Portnoy Law Firm has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors, demonstrating their successful track record and capability in handling similar cases.
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$79.94+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on SFM
Wall Street analysts forecast SFM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SFM is 120.82 USD with a low forecast of 90.00 USD and a high forecast of 160.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 79.600
Low
90.00
Averages
120.82
High
160.00
Current: 79.600
Low
90.00
Averages
120.82
High
160.00
About SFM
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is a specialty natural and organic food retailer. The Company brings products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. The Company categorizes the varieties of products it sells as perishable and non-perishable. Its perishable product categories include produce, meat and meat alternatives, seafood, deli, bakery, floral and dairy and dairy alternatives. Its produce products include fruits; vegetables; toppings, refrigerated dressings & dips; miscellaneous produce, and floral. Its non-perishable product categories include grocery, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural health and body care. Its beer & wine products include red wine, white wine, rose & blush, champagne & sparkling, beer, non-alcoholic, and sweet wines. Its target customer is comprised of two specific groups: health enthusiasts and selective shoppers. It operates more than 440 stores in 24 states nationwide.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
