Sprouts Farmers Market Faces Class Action Lawsuit as Stock Plummets 26%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
Updated: 1 day ago0mins
- Class Action Initiated: Sprouts Farmers Market is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly disseminating false financial information between June 4 and October 29, 2025, implicating its executives and auditors in violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may lead to significant investor losses.
- Performance Decline: The company reported disappointing third-quarter results on October 29, 2025, resulting in a stock price drop of over 26%, highlighting its vulnerability under macroeconomic pressures and failing to meet growth expectations.
- Bleak Outlook: Despite raising its full-year guidance just a quarter prior, Sprouts lowered its fourth-quarter outlook, indicating signs of weakening consumer spending, which exacerbates market concerns regarding its future growth trajectory.
- Legal Process Explanation: Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, investors who purchased Sprouts securities during the class period can seek lead plaintiff status, emphasizing the critical role of investors in the legal proceedings and their potential for recovery.
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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: 85.250
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90.00
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120.82
High
160.00
Current: 85.250
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90.00
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160.00
Goldman Sachs
Leah Jordan
Buy
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$178 -> $152
2025-10-31
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Goldman Sachs
Leah Jordan
Price Target
$178 -> $152
2025-10-31
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan lowered the firm's price target on Sprouts Farmers Market to $152 from $178 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Goldman Sachs
Leah Jordan
Buy
downgrade
$178 -> $152
2025-10-30
Reason
Goldman Sachs
Leah Jordan
Price Target
$178 -> $152
2025-10-30
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan lowered the firm's price target on Sprouts Farmers Market to $152 from $178 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm expects shares to trade lower following the Q3 report given the lower Q4 outlook and comp miss, but notes continued strength in profitability and EPS growth, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Roth Capital
Bill Kirk
Neutral
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$155 -> $91
2025-10-30
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Roth Capital
Bill Kirk
Price Target
$155 -> $91
2025-10-30
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
Roth Capital analyst Bill Kirk lowered the firm's price target on Sprouts Farmers Market to $91 from $155 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Sprouts' Q3 was a comp store sales miss and earnings beat, while its Q4 guidance calls for continued y/y comp deceleration and earnings below consensus expectations, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Deceleration was quicker than expected, though the two-year trends have stabilized, the firm added.
JPMorgan
Neutral
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$124 -> $91
2025-10-30
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JPMorgan
Price Target
$124 -> $91
2025-10-30
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Neutral
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JPMorgan lowered the firm's price target on Sprouts Farmers Market to $91 from $124 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company is facing tougher compares and a weaker consumer environment, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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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.
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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.
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