Sprouts Farmers Market Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Misstatements
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Class Action Initiated: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has filed a class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market, alleging false statements made to investors between June 4, 2025, and October 29, 2025, potentially leading to significant investor losses.
- Allegations of Misstatements: The complaint claims that Sprouts overstated its growth potential for fiscal year 2025 and failed to disclose risks that a more cautious consumer could significantly slow sales growth, undermining investor confidence in the company's future.
- Investor Rights Protection: Affected investors have until January 26, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs, indicating that this lawsuit provides an opportunity for investors to recover losses and enhances oversight of corporate governance.
- Legal Fee Arrangement: The law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning they will only charge fees if they successfully recover losses, thereby reducing the financial burden on investors.
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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: 80.150
Low
90.00
Averages
120.82
High
160.00
Current: 80.150
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.
